POLITICS
Democrats, Republicans nominate candidates in Northern Virginia special election
Published November 18, 2024
The outcome of the high-stakes race in Loudoun County will determine control of the narrowly divided Virginia Senate.
Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
Published November 15, 2024
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
‘Shocking and disturbing’: New report on Virginia Department of Health highlights years of financial mismanagement
Published November 15, 2024
The report by a state watchdog included 31 recommendations to help the health agency get its finances in order and address staffing challenges.
Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
Published November 14, 2024
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers
Published November 14, 2024
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
Virginians one step closer to voting on abortion, voting rights, and gay marriage constitutional amendments
Published November 13, 2024
Virginia House committee advances three constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality.
Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
Published November 12, 2024
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Jay Jones makes Virginia attorney general run official
Published November 12, 2024
The former Norfolk state delegate’s official entry into the race marks his second attempt to win the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general.
Special elections to be held to replace two Virginia state Senators elected to Congress
Published November 12, 2024
The outcomes of the races will help determine the balance of power in Virginia’s narrowly divided state Senate.
Gerry Connolly, Northern Virginia congressman, has cancer
Published November 7, 2024
The long-time Democrat announced the news today after winning reelection this week.
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
Published November 6, 2024
Harris delivered her remarks at Howard University, her alma mater and one of the country's most prominent historically Black schools, in the same spot where she hoped to give a victory speech.
Election Day in Virginia gives Democrats reasons to stay positive despite Trump win
Published November 6, 2024
With the prospects of a second Trump term looming, Virginia voters held firm for Harris and down ballot Democrats.