POLITICS
Fairfax County mom fights for clean air as VA data centers expand
Published September 25, 2025
Julie Kimmel and other parents in Northern Virginia are fighting Big Tech’s data center expansion—for a cleaner future for their families.
Virginia Dems fight to prevent healthcare losses, premium hikes
Published September 23, 2025
Letting Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire at the end of the year, as Republicans appear willing to do, could cost tens of thousands of Virginians their health care.
‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
Published September 23, 2025
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
Published September 23, 2025
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
New Google data center near Richmond sparks fears over higher bills, water, and climate
Published September 19, 2025
Google’s $9 billion expansion brings growth to Virginia—but a lack of regulations on Big Tech mean communities could pay the price.
Government shutdown could hurt Virginia workers
Published September 18, 2025
A government shutdown would mean some civilian federal workers and members of the military in Virginia would work without pay and possibly lead to air travel disruptions.
Virginia Dem says people deserve a living wage
Published September 16, 2025
“$25 to thrive” means that workers need $25 an hour in the current economy where prices are up and Republicans are shredding the social safety net. Listen in as Leslie Mehta, a Democratic candidate in the House of Delegates, explains.
Fairfax County workers closing in on first union contract
Published September 16, 2025
Thousands of Virginia local government employees are on the cusp of finalizing their first union contract.
Trump cuts are closing rural clinics in Virginia. Guess who the right is blaming?
Published September 15, 2025
Medicaid cuts are the reason rural Virginia health clinics are closing. That’s it. That’s the caption.
Is the future getting bleaker for American workers?
Published September 12, 2025
Wondering how a worsening jobs market could impact Virginia's elections this fall?
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Trump cuts expected to cost Virginia hundreds of millions in next state budget
Published September 11, 2025
Legislative staff warned that the impacts of Trump’s spending cuts will be felt for years to come over multiple budget cycles.
VA home care worker: ‘We need $25 to thrive!’
Published September 11, 2025
Richmond-area home care workers make $13 an hour. Or “teenage wages,” as Yolanda Ross, a member of SEIU Virginia 512, called it at a recent town hall.