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Plus, mourning labor champion Dolly Parton Share with a friend It’s been a week since you last heard from me. It feels like a long time, especially in the fast-paced news cycles of 2026. But that just means I have more to share. Hopefully, you like this new format.    My son started kindergarten on…

Plus, a working-class candidate is something to be. Share with a friend The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is putting more resources behind former Congressman Tom Perriello’s bid to flip Virginia’s 5th Congressional District blue.    Members of Congress in Northern Virginia are part of an effort to investigate US Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents…

Plus, SCC chair, former NextEra attorney, won’t recuse herself. Share with a friend On Friday, I had the privilege to present some of my thoughts on labor and the media at the Virginia AFL-CIO’s annual convention at the Williamsburg Lodge.    I want to thank the Virginia AFL-CIO for letting me into their house, so…

Plus, firefighters’ tough words for Spanberger Share with a friend Northern Virginia may be best known for its traffic and data centers, but it’s also home to over a dozen breweries.    After facing down a torrent of boos in Galax over the weekend, a new poll shows Gov. Abigail Spanberger with a 54% approval…

Plus, Trump’s immigration crackdown in Virginia. Share with a friend There’s such a thing as “the world’s oldest ham”—and it can be found (where else?) in Smithfield.    Below, I share how Republican economic policies are playing out in two of Virginia’s most competitive congressional races.    And, a forthcoming book explores how unions are…

Plus, anti-immigrant rhetoric from the GOP. Share with a friend Dogwood published two guides for people looking for things to do in Virginia.    One is a rundown on free museums around the state, and the other is a roundup of upcoming Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and protests.    Below, I share the results…

Plus, a strike fund for Lewis Ginter workers. Share with a friend Looking to get more involved? Dogwood recently published a guide on “microvolunteering” that could help.    Below, I report what I heard and saw at three voting locations in Fairfax County today.     And, I share my thoughts on visiting the historic site…

Plus, primary day is next week. Share with a friend A Republican state senator is calling for an “immediate statewide moratorium on data centers.”   Below, I share the latest on the labor fight that’s heating up in Henrico County.    And, I share some songs from two artists acting in solidarity with Virginia workers. …

Plus, Lewis Ginter workers escalate their fight for fair wages Share with a friend The Virginia Education Association has a petition urging people to tell their lawmakers to support public-sector collective bargaining legislation in 2027.    Below, I take a look at how the Iran war is driving up the cost of living.    And,…

Plus, Warner’s AI plan. Share with a friend Looking for summer plans in Northern Virginia? A music festival on Aug. 15 in Herndon will benefit the migrant aid and advocacy group LaColectiVA.   Below, I report on the drop in Virginians enrolled in the state’s food assistance program after the Trump administration cut funding to…