President’s peacemaking efforts invite more chaos, by Clarence Page
While the nation braced to see what would happen next in Los Angeles, on Thursday a surprising message appeared on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account.
Peaceful protest is patriotic, by David W. Marshall
This is the America the world has been waiting to see. As the self-proclaimed defender of democracy, it is a role embedded in our nation’s history and founding principles. The United States has a long history of supporting democratic movements …
An appreciation: Jerrauld C. Jones, by Roger Chesley
Jerrauld Jones’ speech about the Confederate flag on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates in January 1999 displayed an oratory so gut-wrenching, so authentic, that he swayed opposing delegates to his side.
Bag tax burden
If you’ve shopped outside Richmond in recent years, you may have encountered the bag tax — a small fee that’s become a familiar part of the checkout routine. With City Council’s approval last week, Richmond will join the list next …
The sound of quacking
There’s a moment in time for politicians and other people in the public eye when they discover their position has diminished. They may hold the same job, retain much of the intellect and talent that got them there, but along …
The sound of quacking
There’s a moment in time for politicians and other people in the public eye when they discover their position has diminished. They may hold the same job, retain much of the intellect and talent that got them there, but along …
The cruelty of ending Job Corps, by Marc H. Morial
“We want to give every child a place to grow and learn—a chance to be proud of themselves and their country.” – President Lydon B. Johnson, on launching Job Corps in 1964
Bromance breaks up — on social media, by Clarence Page
For those who think government should be run like a business, the messy social media spat that played out last week between President Donald Trump and billionaire CEO Elon Musk suggested that business could be doing a lot better.
Juneteenth reminds us the fight for justice is not over, by Ben Jealous
My grandmother taught me we are all born into a great, unfinished struggle. She meant the struggle for justice. For truth. For dignity.
Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past
I recently attended the open house of the Historic Chatsworth School in the Varina area of Henrico County. The open house was highlighted in the [Free Press May 22-25 edition].
Bag tax profits off problems
Once again, the Richmond powers have chosen to monetize a problem instead of solve it. And, of course, it’s us, the consumers, whose pockets are rifled.
Running for the dunker’s spot in Virginia politics
If you’re reading this in the state of Virginia, there’s a good chance that you — or someone you know — is a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Summer learning loss a crisis we can’t ignore, by Julianne Malveaux
When schools let out for summer break, usually between mid-May and mid-June, millions of students will be disengaged from learning and will experience significant learning loss.
Hey men, Dems want your votes—they really do, by Clarence Page
Where are the Democrats? What are they doing about the damage President Trump is doing to … everything?
City urged to focus on water fixes, not distractions
The ongoing issue of not having access to safe drinking water is unacceptable. How many times do we have to go through this? While the City Council debates the use of plastic bags, more urgent matters, like addressing the recurring …