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Plus: Early voting begins on Virginia redistricting referendum Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon the wonderful world of Whatnot. For those unfamiliar, it’s an app with a similar concept to eBay—just way, way faster auctions. I’m talking literal seconds; you see the item,…

Plus: Meatball madness, anyone? Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Spoiler alert, there’s a mom below asking Grace’s advice on helping people better understand her neurodivergent son. From one mom to another, and I mean this with compassion: They’re not your people, love. Real friendships are often few and far between…

Plus: Here’s how to get involved in Virginia Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. On behalf of our parent company COURIER, check out this March 12 virtual event. Big national decisions can have real impacts close to home—especially when it comes to health care. COURIER is hosting a live virtual event,…

Plus: Virginia leaders react to Trump’s war on Iran Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you ever have one of those weeks that feels like it lasts a year? That’s how the past nine days have felt over in this little corner of the world. Last week was a doozy.…

Plus: How creativity helped bring about change Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It was sometime in the late 1950s or early ’60s, when every cent mattered. My grandpa was a strong part of the workforce—and he had a wife and two kids at home to provide for. He often told…

Plus: Immigrants are a major force in Virginia home construction Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Is it just me, or does it sure seem like spring is trying to wake up from its long winter nap? In the Southside, we had a beautiful weekend, followed by a rather chilly Monday,…

POV: I’m scared, and my home is suffering 💔 Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Did you know that Monday’s newsletters are consistently some of my favorites? I enjoy hearing different perspectives in our Dear Grace partnership, where people write in to ask questions and express opinions.    That’s one aspect…

Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 Dogwood is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026.  Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new to…

Plus: Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. For those who’ve been around for a while, you know we do our very best to tailor our newsletter to things that genuinely interest you. And for the folks who’ve found us recently? Surprise! We do…

Plus: Virginia home care workers fight for collective bargaining rights Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My friends, February is almost over, but we’ve got one last feature we want to share for Black History Month. Today, we’re reflecting on Richmond’s past through the city’s historic Slave Trail.    If you…