Virginia union leader explains the boycott of Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
November 21, 2025
A national coalition that includes labor and civil rights groups is calling for a holiday boycott of some of America’s biggest retailers.
Va. Dems eye affordable housing policy ahead of General Assembly session
November 20, 2025
Virginia lawmakers hope the election of Abigail Spanberger to the Governor’s Mansion will breathe new life in the fight to address the state’s housing crisis.
Virginia Dem introduces bill to repeal anti-union ‘right-to-work’ law
November 18, 2025
Virginia State Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy says it’s time to get rid of the anti-union law with roots in the era of segregation. But it remains to be seen if her bill gets the support of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.
Virginia can raise billions with new taxes on millionaires, report finds
November 13, 2025
The income of a public school teacher in Virginia is currently taxed at the same rate as the income of millionaire business executives. A new report makes the case for why that needs to change.
Commentary: A blow to Trumpism as Democrats soar in Virginia
November 5, 2025
Democrats in Virginia won with the message they would fight back against the excesses of the Trump administration and make voters’ lives more affordable.
Democrats expand control of Virginia House of Delegates
November 4, 2025
Virginia Democrats could end up winning as many as 64 seats in the state House of Delegates when all is said and done.
Democrat Jay Jones elected Virginia attorney general
November 4, 2025
Democrat Jay Jones overcame a texting scandal to become Virginia’s first Black attorney general.
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi elected Virginia lieutenant governor
November 4, 2025
Virginia voters backed Democrat Ghazala Hashmi over Republican John Reid.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor
November 4, 2025
She is the first woman to be elected governor in Virginia’s history.
Obama rallies with Spanberger in Norfolk
November 1, 2025
The campaign for Abigail Spanberger said 7,000 people attended a rally where Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, criticized Republicans for worsening inequality and eroding America’s democracy.
Spanberger rallies Latino voters in Alexandria amid growing distrust of government, deportation fears
October 30, 2025
The impacts of the Trump administration’s mass deportation program mean fewer Latinos are showing up to their jobs while those who do risk being assaulted at work.
More than 300,000 Virginians to see health care premiums rise as open enrollment begins
October 28, 2025
Republicans in Washington have refused to extend subsidies to prevent drastic cost increases for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in 2026.