POLITICS
Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers
Published June 2, 2025
Newport News Shipbuilding says the unpaid furloughs shouldn’t last longer than five months, but uncertainty lingers.
Unlawful ICE detentions happening across Virginia
Published May 30, 2025
Under Gov. Youngkin, ICE activity has ramped up to a new level.
Va Republicans vote to rob the poor to enrich the wealthy
Published May 30, 2025
Virginia US House Republicans fell in line with the rest of their party to pass a cartoonishly greedy bill that would see a massive transfer of wealth from America's poor to the country's wealthiest households.
Spanberger responds to Trump supporter’s questions about Medicaid fraud
Published May 29, 2025
Watch as former congresswoman and the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor this fall, Abigail Spanberger, responds to a question from a Trump supporter about Medicaid abuse. Spanberger took the question while at a pharmacy in Hanover County where she rolled out her initial plans to make drugs and health coverage more affordable in Virginia.
Youngkin vetoes bipartisan contraception protection legislation (again)
Published May 29, 2025
Guess who wins the award for vetoing the most bipartisan legislation in Virginia's history?
USDA cuts impact Virginia farmers and worsen food insecurity for Virginia Families
Published May 28, 2025
The two billionaires running our country right now are literally taking food away from Virginia's kids, and work away from local farmers.
Gen Z Virginia resident encourages generation to get involved
Published May 28, 2025
Hear from a Woodbridge high schooler on why it is important for her generation to get involved as the Trump administration ushers in policies seemingly out of a police state.
Opinion: Abigail Spanberger will protect reproductive freedom—Sears wants to end it
Published May 28, 2025
In an exclusive op-ed for The Dogwood, Jamie Lockhart, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, announces the organization is endorsing Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor.
Here’s how Trump’s tariffs will hurt the economy
Published May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has stunned the world with sweeping tariffs that have sent stocks tumbling, imperiling the retirement plans of Americans and raising fears of an economic downturn. Here's how Virginia could be impacted.
Union rep calls out Trump for union crackdown
Published May 27, 2025
Not even 3 months into the new administration, federal workers are being targeted again—this time, collective bargaining is in the crosshairs. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order that aims to end bargaining rights for many federal workers, but unions plan to challenge the move in court.
Charlottesville non-licensed school staff vying for collective bargaining victory
Published May 27, 2025
The licensed staff of Charlottesville City Schools won their first contract through collective bargaining in March, and now the non-licensed staff that serve as the backbone of the city’s education system are ready to follow suit.
Virginia’s housing and hospitality industries struggle under tariff pressure
Published May 27, 2025
Despite what state Republicans would have you believe, Virginia is already feeling pressure from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Listen as Democratic Virginia Del. Josh Thomas shares some real-world examples.