Did you know the first IVF baby was born in Virginia? The in vitro fertilization journey holds a special place in our hearts. Recently, IVF has become a political topic in Washington—but we want to bring the conversation back to what really matters, the people who...
Trump says he’s pro-worker. His record says otherwise.
Trump’s policies made more than eight million workers ineligible for overtime pay, allowed for the outsourcing and offshoring of American jobs, made it harder for workers to join a union, and failed to protect American workers during the pandemic.
Virginia NAACP to sue Youngkin over handling of DEI records requests
The civil rights group said it would take Youngkin to court for not releasing communications between his office and state universities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The NAACP Virginia State Conference announced Monday it plans to take the office...
VIDEO: After vetoes, Youngkin’s budget “olive branch unlikely to persuade Democrats
Can the Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin really find "common ground" among his proposed state budget amendments? 🤨 WATCH Jessica Craven to fill you in. @vadogwoodnews Can the Democrats in the General Assembly and Republican Gov....
Biden announces new action to address gun sale loopholes
The announcement clarifies expanded legal requirements for gun sale licensing and cracks down on so-called “gun show” loopholes that allow buyers to evade background checks.
Biden cancels student loan debt for 6,130 more Virginians
Friday’s announcement is just the latest round of student debt cancellation enacted by the Biden administration, which has approved relief for more than 4.3 million people so far, including 75,310 people in Virginia.
VIDEO: Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks on right to contraception bill veto
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) criticized Youngkin’s refusal to sign a bill that would have given Virginians a legal right to contraception, saying the move follows the conservative playbook following the Dobbs decision. @vadogwoodnews Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.)...
Spanberger calls Youngkin’s refusal to sign birth control access bill ‘outrageous’
Spanberger criticized Youngkin’s refusal to sign a bill that would have given Virginians a legal right to contraception, saying the move follows the conservative playbook following the Dobbs decision. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), a candidate to become Virginia’s...
The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024
Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Virginia seniors.
Youngkin won’t add legal protections for birth control access
The Republican governor claims to support access to contraception but stops short of embracing making it a legal right in Virginia. Birth control missed out on some extra protection this week in Virginia, where Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has blocked a number of...