Pull the lever, hold the nose
By now, you’ve probably heard about the texting troubles of Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones.
Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground reflects history of neglect and resilience by Chip Colwell
The burying ground looks like an abandoned lot.
Scientists warn coral reefs have passed a tipping point, threatening oceans and economies worldwide by Ben Jealous
My parents’ marriage was illegal in Maryland in 1966, so they moved west.
Pentagon policy sparks media walkout, public outcry by Clarence Page
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has done it again.
Billionaires benefit from government shutdowns by Igor Volsky
Most people are surprised to learn government shutdowns, and the ensuing finger-pointing, haven’t always been a mainstay of American politics.
Untitled
It’s hard to put into words what D’Angelo meant to Richmond and Virginia.
Letting her finish
The performance of our current lieutenant governor in the recent gubernatorial debate at Norfolk State University brought to mind a career-changing moment in popular music from years ago.
Trump’s real problem with Black women by Julianne Malveaux
Donald Trump has a type — and it’s not the one tabloids flaunted. His real issue is Black women who hold power.
Hypocrisy in holy robes by Ben Jealous
When a revered church leader blesses cruelty as holiness, he’s not preaching Paul’s gospel. He’s sanctifying Sodom’s sin.
Kyren Lacy’s story shows failures in law enforcement and justice by Marc Morial
America has a long history of overpolicing Black men, scapegoating them as criminals without due process.
Accountability starts with Miyares, not Jay Jones
Jason Miyares wants these closing weeks of the campaign to be Virginia’s attorney general to be about Jay Jones’ words.
Surprise, surprise
How can you tell it’s October in Richmond? Even without a calendar or a smartphone, a few signs stand out.
Revolutions for freedom and equality remain unfinished by Ben Jealous
In my house, two legacies face each other. On one wall hangs a reproduction of “The Spirit of ’76,” painted by my cousin Archibald M. Willard for the nation’s 100th birthday.
Not your ordinary shutdown — lives at risk by Julianne Malveaux
The federal government shut down Oct. 1, and the impasse between congressional Democrats and Republicans suggests it could be a long one. Speaker Mike Johnson has already sent Congress home to do “district work.”
Don’t let pharmacy deserts swallow our communities by Ed Towns
We certainly live in challenging times. Shortly before RFK Jr.’s hand-picked CDC panel met last month to abandon its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, Sen. Adam Schiff publicly asked insurers to cover routine vaccines for illnesses, no matter what the group recommended.
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