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The history of protesting in Virginia 👀
Plus: Virginia’s historic train wreck put to music Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Last night, while scrolling social media, I saw a Facebook post about a young father in need of a kidney transplant. Droves of family members were tested, but none were a good fit, so they’re reaching out…
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Campus workers union organizes George Mason chapter
Plus, the slightly good news for recent college grads in Virginia Share with a friend In an exclusive interview with Dogwood, state Del. Michelle Lopes Maldonado (D-Manassas) said she was taking a job to head up AI policy at a think tank in Washington, DC called Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). *** Virginia…
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What VA teachers actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week
Plus: Honoring heritage and raising awareness Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you have a teacher who truly inspired you? For me, one of the first to always come to mind is Mrs. Emily Potts, my ninth and 10th grade English teacher. She was the first educator who ever truly…
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Does contacting your lawmaker actually help? 👀
Plus: If you could ask one question… what would it be? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Usually, our Monday emails are more of a “welcome to the week,” but with everything going on in the world over the past few weeks, I couldn’t help but wonder this afternoon if you’re…
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Achieving greatness: Virginia’s Guinness World Records 🏆
Plus: Speaking up for immigrants under attack Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do some weeks just drag on and on for you like this past one did for me? If so, we made it to Friday! And if not, we also made it to Friday. This weekend, I’m looking forward…
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This Supreme Court case could upend life for Virginia workers
Plus, some thoughts on collective bargaining and local budgets. Share with a friend It’s the 70th birthday of my most loyal reader. So in honor of that: Happy birthday, Dad. Thanks for everything and looking forward to pints on Friday. Tomorrow is May Day. Find out where you can rally in celebration of…
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May Day 2026: Ways to get involved in Virginia 💪
Plus: Try Gordon Ramsay’s Danville restaurant Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. There’s just something about a simple southern potluck that makes me feel so good inside. Not only do we get to chow down with folks, but we also get to enjoy flavors we normally might not pair together—and somehow,…
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🌻 Sneak peek: Summer festivals in Virginia
Plus: How to earn $60K in VA Beach Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. With summer quickly approaching, it’s never too early to start planning your festival season. And what better way to do that than read a curated selection of fan favorites? In today’s lead story, we’re vibing all the…
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Dining workers unionize across multiple Virginia campuses
Plus, Barbara Kingsolver gets her due at the General Assembly. Share with a friend In a move that could impact the timing of the August primaries ahead of the November midterm elections, Brandon Jarvis at Virginia Scope reports that the Supreme Court of Virginia opted not to block a ruling by a Tazewell Circuit Court…
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Could you spend 48 hours in this Southwest VA city? 👀
Plus: Peek our new look Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Let’s play a game. I’ll give three hints about today’s lead story location, and you try to guess which city I’m referencing. Ready? Alright then. 1. One of my favorite places to go is the Mill Mountain Zoo. 2. It’s…
