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Obama rallies with Spanberger in Norfolk 🇺🇸
Plus: This animal rehabilitation story soars with positivity Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Would you like a little levity today? Colton, age 7, has been really interested in the election this time around—especially the political ads on television. He’s asked Kody and me lots of questions about the candidates and…
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How to do good without the grief, according to Grace
Plus: One day more Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My pastor recently said something that resonated strongly with me. We were in a group chatting about how busy things can get. And he said that, ironically, the days when he’s worn himself out completely are the ones when he lies…
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Create commonwealth costumes with these regional ideas 🦇
Plus: What are checks and balances? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’m not a newsletter editor today; I’m a scary shark (at least, in the Hoenn region). That’s right—once again, I let my son select my Halloween costume. When we take our little Pikachu trick-or-treating this evening, I’ll be swimming…
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How Trump’s crackdown on immigrants is hurting Virginia Latinos
Plus, a new idea for how the state can actually raise revenue Share with a friend Hey there, One of my weaknesses as a reporter is my habit of showing up early to events I have to cover, getting a good spot, but then politely moving out of the way as other reporters and…
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300,000+ Virginians to see health care premiums rise—are you one of them? 👀
Plus: From UVA classes to SNL stardom Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you as tired of the cloud coverage as I am this week? It’s been cold and dreary for too long, which means we’re in need of some good news. Well, luckily, I happen to have a bit.…
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Virginia families face government shutdown 😥
Plus: Do spooky spirits reside at Berkeley Plantation? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. On rare occasions, it’s a little hard to pull a “welcome” out of my hat when I write new greetings every day. Today, for whatever reason, is one of those days. Maybe it’s because it’s cold, rainy,…
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Health premiums are skyrocketing for Virginians
Plus, the Richmond bar serving up shots of anti-fascism Share with a friend Hey there, It’s another massive news week for Virginia. We’re officially one week away from Election Day. Virginia is in the middle of an historic special session as Democrats join the escalating national redistricting fight to counter Republicans’ attempts to…
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Yesterday, we did the unthinkable 👀
Plus: What Va. homeowners should know as the tax credit ends Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Yesterday, we did the unthinkable: We placed an order for heating oil before Nov. 1. For nine years and 26 days, Kody and I successfully ruled our 1910, poorly-insulated home’s thermostat with an iron…
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POV: I love them, but I’m feeling lonely 💔
Plus: We’re getting down to the wire Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. This might ruffle some feathers, especially since it’s an admittedly sensitive topic, but I view loneliness a little differently than a lot of folks I’ve met. See, in high school, I made it my mission to learn how…
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Explore Virginia’s best dark tourism spots 🖤
Plus: Who runs the world? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Yes, I was the weirdo who insisted that her senior pictures take place on the grounds of church ruins and in an adjoining cemetery. Aside from the fact that Old Sheldon—a South Carolina church that burned both in the Revolutionary…
