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Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians?
Democrats and pro-worker advocates hope this can be the year Virginia expands access to paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave to hundreds of thousands of workers.
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6 hangover cures you can find across Virginia
From Bloody Mary flights and hearty southern brunch to hydrating IV treatments and rejuvenating spa days, here are six hangover cures across Virginia.
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11 ordinary Virginians who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Learn about some of the many Virginians who worked tirelessly to make 2025 a year that was filled with kindness.
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Virginia lawmakers weigh proposal to safeguard contraception access
With Democrats set to take full control of Virginia’s House, lawmakers are advancing legislation that would codify the right to contraception statewide.
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10 ways to give back in Virginia without spending a dime
From volunteering at a state park or library to mentoring youth, here are 10 meaningful ways to give back in Virginia without spending a dime.
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OPINION: For my family, looming health care cuts are an emergency
As a single mom of three, I am stunned that Republicans in Congress are refusing to fund the health care programs families rely on. We are counting on every elected leader to stand up for families, protect WIC and SNAP, make health care affordable for all, and get to work solving the care crisis that…
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Indoor & outdoor spots to cold plunge in Virginia
Boost your mental and physical health by taking a cold plunge at one of these Virginia spas or river destinations.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
