Newsletters
-
💝 Still need a gift for mom? These ideas deliver
Plus: Moms are the backbone of community change Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. One of the coolest aspects of motherhood is whenever your kiddo says something so you, it’s undeniable that you’re their parent. One of my favorite memories is of when Colton (now 8) was 3 years old. He…
-
Unions ramp up pressure on Spanberger ahead of legislative deadline
Plus, a new report on the risks private equity poses to childcare Share with a friend The world of Virginia politics is still reeling from yesterday’s FBI raid of state Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth office and cannabis business. Watch what Gov. Abigail Spanberger had to say about it. Below, I report on the public…
-
Explore the oldest bars in Virginia 🍻
Plus: Dine at this Michelin-star spot in Washington Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. While I haven’t been to many “old” bars (we’ll feature those in today’s main story), I have been to a few cool ones. One of my neater bar experiences happened in Massachusetts in 2018. My husband, Kody,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
