POLITICS
OPINION: Virginia needs lower drug prices now
Published October 6, 2025
As a Virginian and a cancer survivor, lowering the cost of prescription drugs is deeply personal to me. While going through treatment, I nearly died without a pricey medication that my insurance wouldn’t cover. I spent a week in the hospital recovering.
Federal workers, share your story with Dogwood
Published October 3, 2025
We want to hear from federal workers about how the shutdown is affecting them. Share your story using this form.
Virginia Dems rush to support federal workers during government shutdown
Published October 2, 2025
Virginia’s hundreds of thousands of federal employees entered their second day of the government shutdown on Thursday as Republicans in Washington hold firm on their refusal to pass a spending bill that keeps health care affordable for millions of Americans and the Trump administration threatens to fire even more government workers.
At a Virginia roundtable, advocates warn contraception rights are at risk
Published September 30, 2025
At a Monday panel in the Commonwealth, doctors, advocates, and candidates warned that misinformation and new laws could strip away access to birth control for thousands of Virginians.
John Reid’s pitch for civility follows years as a ‘combative conservative’
Published September 30, 2025
The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, calls his opponent a radical and has sought to use her heritage against her.
OPINION: Why Virginia families deserve paid leave
Published September 29, 2025
As of 2025, 13 states and the District of Columbia have passed or implemented varying paid leave laws. Our state of Virginia, on the other hand, has fallen behind, but it’s not for a lack of trying.
Virginia Republicans don’t back effort to restore union rights for federal workers
Published September 25, 2025
Two vulnerable Republicans use pro-worker rhetoric, but have yet to support legislation aimed at empowering federal workers.
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.