Earle-Sears’ campaign ploy over transgender people demonizes vulnerable population by Roger Chesley
Transgender teens ages 13 to 17 comprise a scant 3.1% of the youth population in Virginia. But trans issues have loomed unusually large in Virginia’s gubernatorial election this year — and not in a good way.
Serving as a poll worker builds confidence in Virginia elections by Ivy Main
If you are worried about American democracy, you have plenty of company. Who your company is, though, depends on your concern.
The case for Jay Jones by Phillip Thompson
In Virginia politics, we often say that the Attorney General’s Office is where law and politics collide. It determines whether our justice system will serve all Virginians equally — or become a politicized weapon of a partisan actor. As Black …
Youngkin and Earle-Sears fail Virginia schools
As a high school student, I’ve seen Virginia schools suffer from underfunding under the Youngkin and Earle-Sears administration. Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears’ slogan says, “Let’s keep a good thing going,” but was her administration really good? No.
Reasons not to vote
As part of this election-heavy issue, we’ve gathered every reasonable argument for staying away from the polls in the days ahead, and listed them below. The evidence is overwhelming and the conclusion undeniable.
When the blues hit home, family wages matter by Ben Jealous
The old blues singer had it right: “When a lady gets the blues, she hangs her head and cries. When a man gets the blues, he grabs the train and rides.”
Obama challenges Trump’s remap power grab by Clarence Page
Friends who are frustrated by the current White House regime still ask me, “Where is Obama?”
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.
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