Politics
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The Dept of Education just laid off nearly 500 people—here’s what that means for Virginia
185,000 students in Virginia have special education needs—and the Department of Education just fired 500 people who served them and other children in the commonwealth. Leave us a comment, because we want to know how these layoffs are impacting you.
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Virginia teenager changes her POV on joining the Navy. Here’s why
Lulu Hernadez, 16, shares why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent changes to military policy on sexual harassment have made her change her mind about joining the Navy.
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Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger for governor
Abigail Spanberger’s newest endorsement comes from a familiar face—former President Barack Obama
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Virginia resident: Not ‘hateful’ to stand up for our Constitution
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday authorized the National Guard to be placed in “state of active duty” status ahead of ‘No Kings’ protests in Virginia. Springfield resident, Alexandra, explains how protesters in Alexandria were peaceful and the “most supportive people ever.” #NoKings
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Top takeaways from Virginia’s attorney general debate
Watch as Dogwood reporter Michael O’Connor shares his take on the attorney general debate between Democratic challenger Jay Jones and incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares.
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Trump suggests furloughed federal workers might not get backpay
During a press conference on Tuesday, President Trump made it clear that he doesn’t believe all federal workers who have been furloughed due to the government shutdown deserve backpay. Union leaders and Democrats have condemned Trump’s latest threats and argue that both mass layoffs of federal workers and withholding backpay from them are illegal.
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Union leader furious at Trump’s threat to withhold backpay from federal workers
Not even the rain could put out this union leader’s fire. Listen in as he calls out the Trump administration for threatening to withhold back pay for federal workers once the shutdown is eventually over.
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How the government shutdown is impacting Virginia healthcare
As Carly puts it, Virginia’s health care system is in crisis mode. Massive funding cuts are taking its toll on rural hospitals, and the government shutdown is leaving both patients and doctors in limbo. Follow @vadogwoodnews as we share updates on what this means for Virginians.
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Abortion patients are fleeing the South—and heading to Virginia
As abortion bans sweep across the South, Virginia has become a critical destination for patients seeking care. According to new data, VA saw the largest increase in abortions last year—up by more than 5,500, with nearly 25% coming from out of state. https://bit.ly/48PmPQU
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‘Pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than birth control’
Retired Midlothian family physician Dr. Susan Miller told a crowd at a contraception roundtable recently that she’s seen firsthand how birth control changes lives—from reducing abortion and poverty to lowering cancer risks and treating conditions like ovarian cysts. She also made a point to note that “pregnancy is significantly more dangerous to women than birth…
