Equality
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Trump removes union protections for VA employees across Virginia
On August 10, Trump revoked the collective bargaining rights of over 370,000 federal employees at the VA. Over 700,000 Virginians are veterans, and thousands more work at VA facilities across the Commonwealth.
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33 events in Virginia to take your kids to before summer ends
Discover fun and educational end-of-summer events in Virginia that families won’t want to miss through Sept. 22.
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11 famous people who are buried in Virginia
The number of famous people buried in Virginia is higher than you might think. Here are 11 names you’re sure to recognize.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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Fort Gregg-Adams’ commanding general says legacies will live on despite post name change
Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams may be having their names removed from the signs at Virginia’s Fort Gregg-Adams, but the post’s commanding general has told their families that she was “committed” to ensuring their loved ones will always be a part of the installation’s fabric.
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2025 Pride Guide to Virginia’s biggest festivals & events
The 2025 Pride season is slated to sweep through Virginia in big ways, including intimate nights out, grandiose festivals, and passionate parades.
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As southern states ban abortion, thousands of patients head north—to Virginia
With abortion bans tightening across the South, Virginia is absorbing a growing number of out-of-state patients—straining clinics, stretching support networks, and raising the stakes for future protections.
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Gov. Youngkin vetoes contraception protections—again
For the second year in a row, Virginia’s governor rejected legislation that would have guaranteed access to birth control. Advocates said the decision continues to leave Virginians vulnerable.
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Possible closure of US Department of Education ‘devastating’ for VA
Grants and other disbursements from the US Department of Education fund about 40% of the annual budget for students with disabilities in Virginia Public Schools.
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
