POLITICS
Who is Winsome Earle-Sears and what does she stand for?
Published June 26, 2025
Carly takes a look at where the Republican candidate for governor stands on some of Virginians’ top issues.
DEIA debate divides VA Beach school board
Published June 26, 2025
Frustrated community members from across Virginia Beach are speaking out following the Virginia Beach School Board’s recent vote to suspend diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in K-12 schools.
Reporter Lucas Henkel explains how more Virginians can make their voices heard at the Virginia Beach school board meeting.
States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
Published June 26, 2025
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
Where do the candidates for governor stand on reproductive rights?
Published June 25, 2025
There are real stakes on the line for Virginia's women this year. Carly breaks down what the candidates have said about repro rights.
Youngkin tried to quietly cut benefits for military families
Published June 25, 2025
It's called the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, and Gov. Youngkin quietly tried to cut it without public input.
Several hospitals in rural Virginia are at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
Published June 25, 2025
Studies reveal that at least half a dozen rural hospitals and health centers in Virginia will be forced to close their doors if the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is passed. In a letter, Youngkin supported the bill as a way to give Trump the “resources he needs.”
Virginia passes two landmark bills to protect pregnant people behind bars
Published June 25, 2025
With bipartisan backing and pressure from formerly incarcerated women, Virginia lawmakers have banned shackling during labor in jails—and made it easier for pregnant people to await trial at home.
Youngkin enabling ramp-up of ICE raids in Virginia
Published June 24, 2025
While the Virginia community is rallying to support one another, Gov. Youngkin is siding with Trump.
Most Americans want leaders to work across the aisle
Published June 24, 2025
90% of us want our leaders to work across the aisle.
Earle-Sears dismisses the word “choice” but real life demands it
Published June 23, 2025
Carly reveals what made her understand why people have abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Virginia health care advocate stresses how health care isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline
Published June 23, 2025
Hear a Virginia health care advocate break down how being able to afford medicine and doctors visits is about so much more than your personal well-being.
Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor race
Published June 18, 2025
The Virginia state senator will face Republican nominee John Reid in the general election this fall.