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  • Six fired VSU faculty are fighting to get their jobs back

    Plus, the memoir of a Virginia female undercover cop Share with a friend It’s day four of America and Israel’s immoral and illegal war against Iran.    As a former Army brat with siblings currently on active duty, my heart is with every family scared for their loved ones and the families in the US…


  • Explore Virginia’s top local attractions—for free 💸

    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,…


  • What is your biggest concern in Virginia in 2026?

    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…


  • Closing Monday, we want to hear your opinion

    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…


  • Plan your Women’s History Month stops in Virginia

    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…


  • In-home domestic workers move closer to winning overtime pay

    Plus, Virginia shoppers are feeling confident Share with a friend It’s the 68th birthday of US Sen. Tim Kaine, aka the Barbie to US Sen. Mark Warner’s Oppenheimer.    Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones joined other states in challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.    Below, I report on legislation to give…


  • ❤️ Sobering stops along the Richmond Slave Trail

    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…


  • 💵 Dogwood readers ask about Spanberger’s affordability agenda

    Inside: We’ve got answers for you Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I want to commend you. Within three hours of mentioning that Gov. Abigail Spanberger would deliver the rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union last night, over 400 Dogwood readers responded with what topic they most hoped she addressed.…


  • Virginia home care workers fight for bargaining rights

    Plus, the time W.E.B. Du Bois visited Farmville Share with a friend Tonight’s the night.    President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term at a time when most Americans and Virginians think he’s doing a bad job.    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver one of…


  • Spanberger rebuts Trump on TV tonight

    Plus: Here’s how Virginia got its symbols Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It really doesn’t take much to excite us around here. For several years, my husband (Kody), our 8-year-old (Colton), and I have planned vacations around… rocks. Yep, we find off-the-beaten-path places to hunt for diamonds, emeralds, agates, pieces…