POLITICS
‘Rep. Kiggans isn’t listening, and families like mine could pay the price’
Published March 26, 2026
Growing up in coal country, there wasn’t a lot of opportunity for me after high school. The Air Force gave me a world of opportunity and the skills to build a life for myself and the family I would have. Unfortunately, active duty fails to prepare you for the realities of civilian life, most notably navigating health care.
Anti-redistricting campaign twists Obama’s words in latest misleading attack ad
Published March 26, 2026
A shadowy group opposed to Virginia Democrats’ redistricting push is out with a misleading new mailer and text message ad featuring former President Barack Obama, who supports redistricting.
Virginia’s reproductive freedom amendment faces a last-minute roadblock
Published March 26, 2026
A challenge out of Bedford County claims HJR1 skipped mandatory public-notice steps. Supporters point to a Spanberger-backed fix and call the case a “frivolous” attempt to stall a reproductive freedom vote.
Your guide to No Kings 3 in Virginia on March 28
Published March 25, 2026
A roundup of Virginia No Kings protests, marches, and rallies on March 28, 2026.
New group of Alexandria City workers vote to unionize
Published March 24, 2026
A group of Alexandria city workers voted to unionize this month as Virginia as a bill to lift the ban on public-sector collective bargaining awaits the signature of Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Dems’ new energy bill could lower costs for American households. Here’s how it works
Published March 23, 2026
The Energy Bills Relief Act focuses on building more energy, shifting costs, and protecting families.
11 pro-worker bills the Virginia General Assembly passed in 2026
Published March 19, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until April 13 to decide whether to enact, veto, or amend legislation passed by the General Assembly during its 2026 regular session.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 20 – Mar. 26)
Published March 18, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide—Friday, Mar. 20 through Thursday, Mar. 26.
Virginia lawmakers pass bill to end collective bargaining ban for public workers
Published March 16, 2026
The legislation includes home care workers and service workers at public universities, but excludes college faculty and graduate teaching assistants.
Republicans’ anti-redistricting campaign leans on misinformation, ‘offensive tactics’
Published March 13, 2026
Opponents of redistricting are tying it to Jim Crow and distorting Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s position to win over voters. And redistricting supporters are twisting President Donald Trump’s words to make their case.
Virginia workers push for bargaining rights with session ending soon
Published March 12, 2026
In a massive display of solidarity, a large crowd of home care workers, campus workers, teachers, electricians, and grocery store workers rallied in downtown Richmond on Wednesday evening in support of expanding collective bargaining rights.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
Published March 11, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Mar. 13 through Thursday, Mar. 19.