State Politics
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The introvert’s guide to Virginia voting in 2025
You can always skip the lines and vote by mail—or if you prefer to vote in person, here are some tips and tricks to minimize interactions.
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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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Youngkin invites AI into the Virginia government—tech experts say it’s a bad idea
While Gov. Glenn Youngkin says that his new AI pilot program will “unleash Virginia’s economy,” tech experts reveal that it could actually harm Virginia’s residents.
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Here’s how to cast a Virginia ballot on Election Day
Voting in person on Election Day requires a bit of planning—so we’ve rounded up the facts you need to be informed.
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Is Virginia’s #2 Republican trying to wreck your local school? We’ve got the receipts on Winsome Earle-Sears
Here are 4 instances when the Republican running for governor of Virginia has proven she’d make public schools worse.
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Cards for Lee: Community rallies around Danville City Councilman’s recovery
A GoFundMe page and a greeting card effort sprung up over the weekend, showing support for Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler.
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‘Violence is never the answer’: Virginia leaders react to attack on Danville Councilman Lee Vogler
Danville Councilman Lee Vogler is receiving treatment for third-degree burns after a brutal attack at his workplace.
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Danville councilman, who’s helped revitalize the city, set on fire in attack
Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler was set on fire as part of an attack that occurred at his place of employment.
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Stark contrast between Spanberger, Earle-Sears when it comes to Virginians’ reproductive freedom
Earle-Sears says choices should be made before women get pregnant—and doesn’t support abortion options for rape victims. Spanberger, on the other hand, vows to keep Virginia women safe from abortion bans.
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Virginia is on track to lose 32,000 jobs in Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s final year on the job
Youngkin pitched himself as a reasonable Republican, but has been aligned with Trump’s policies that hurt Virginians.
