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The red district Democrat running an unabashedly pro-union campaign
Plus, Adam Sandler’s misguided sequel to a comedy classic Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome to week two of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s new economic policy newsletter where workers come first. Thanks to everyone who helped make our launch week a success. Keep letting us know about what we’re getting right, what we’re…
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🌋 An explosive past: Exploring Virginia’s volcanoes
Plus: Virginia hospitals to lose billions under Trump’s Medicaid cuts Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25, 2025. Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. As a kid, I was absolutely convinced a volcano was going to erupt and that’d be that (don’t get me started on falling into the abyss if the ground split wide…
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Medicaid cuts could be a gut punch for Virginia workers
Plus, Clipse’s new album is great. Its cover art? Not so much. Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome to the second edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s new economic policy newsletter where workers come first. If you missed the first edition on Tuesday where I introduced things, you can find it here. …
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Introducing Virginia Capital: a Dogwood newsletter focused on workers
Plus, my thoughts on the new “neo-Western black comedy” in theaters now. Share with a friend Hey there, Welcome to the first edition of Virginia Capital, Dogwood’s new newsletter focused on workers and the news that affects them, delivered right to your inbox on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Virginia Capital will be helmed…
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The ins and outs of FloydFest 2025 🎸
Plus: Winsome Earle-Sears said Trump, budget cuts hurt her campaign Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 18, 2025. Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I was so nervous the first time I attended a music festival. One of my best friends had an extra ticket and asked if I’d like to join her—and while I’d…
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🗞️ Please, we want to hear your opinion
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear Dogwood reader, We’re always looking to make this newsletter better. Whether it’s helping you plan your week, understand local issues, or simply feel more connected to Virginia, we want to know: What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Take…
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Explore the hidden gems of Old Town Alexandria 💎
Long-overdue: A step toward dignity and equity Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I have a confession to make: I’ve wanted to go for years, but I’ve never actually been to Old Town Alexandria! However, our “summer” intern (who’s ironically been with us since last summer) told me a couple of weeks ago…
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Party like a president: Historic home sites in Virginia 🇺🇸
Plus: Are you registered to vote in VA? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. About a dozen or so years ago, one Fourth of July’s main event was way too close to a Christmas song to ignore. Y’all remember the 1979 hit by Elmo & Patsy, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer?”…
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🎉 Special edition: Your summer guide to VA’s secret swimming spots
Plus: We haven’t forgotten about your four-legged friends, either Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. “You know they’re calling for snow today?” Yes, I’m a blonde—but the antique vendor wasn’t pulling my leg with that one. Not in this heat. “Is that so?” I asked. “Yep,” he said. “Somewhere. Not…
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Follow our mural trail to see local art in Roanoke 🎨
Plus: Ghazala Hashmi wins VA’s Democratic lieutenant governor primary Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I couldn’t believe it was still there. The one painting I wanted—out of probably 75 in the home when the Boonesboro estate sale started two days prior—hung in the second room I entered. I snatched up the colorful…
