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🌸 Where cherry blossoms bloom in Virginia
Plus: Virginia leaders react to Trump’s war on Iran Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you ever have one of those weeks that feels like it lasts a year? That’s how the past nine days have felt over in this little corner of the world. Last week was a doozy.…
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💪 Key moments Virginia labor unions changed history
Plus: How creativity helped bring about change Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It was sometime in the late 1950s or early ’60s, when every cent mattered. My grandpa was a strong part of the workforce—and he had a wife and two kids at home to provide for. He often told…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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❤️ 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…
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💵 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.…
