On 4/21/26, Virginians voted to approve the redistricting constitutional amendment (HB1384), which allows the state to temporarily bypass its bipartisan independent commission to redraw the congressional maps. But multiple legal challenges are preventing redistricting from moving forward. Our recap explains it all.
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In Their Own Words – What Truly Differentiates Me
Redistricting passed and we’re waiting on the courts for a final decision. In Week 3, we asked candidates to share what truly differentiates them and their responses are grouped by the new district in which they plan to run pending the court decision.
Virginia’s Democratic Trifecta Struggles to Agree
Tensions between the Governor and Lawmakers over bill amendments and failure to agree on a budget show that governing is hard even when a party holds a trifecta with the House of Delegates, State Senate, and Governor’s office.
Legislative Accomplishments of our State Representatives
This year’s session brought tangible wins for Richmond, with State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg and Delegate May Nivar helping advance key legislation on education, affordability, and fundamental rights.
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Protecting Marriage Equality in Virginia
Here’s the last article in our four-part series on Virginia’s 2026 proposed constitutional amendments. In this article, we take a closer look at HJR 9, which repeals our obsolete same-sex marriage ban, among other changes.
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Women Working Hard for Democracy
You’ve probably seen them in your neighborhood, place of employment, community groups, or social settings (and maybe you, our reader, are one of them!) Regardless of where these women are, they’re putting in the work for democracy.
Governor Spanberger Signs Bills Into Law
As of April 6, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed dozens of bills, including several major legislative packages aimed at affordability, school safety, and economic development.
Help Friends of Hanover Fight Data Centers!
Friends of Hanover is working round the clock to fight the data centers proposed for Hanover County. Their leadership led to a recommend to Deny from the Planning Commission on the Hunting Hawk Technology Park. With that proposal withdrawn by the developer, they are focused on the next data center proposal.
In Their Own Words – Legislative Agenda
There are eight candidates registered to run for Congress in CD1, hoping to be the nominee to take on incumbent Congressman Rob Wittman. Week two of our series “In their Own Words…” focuses on legislative goals, plans to achieve them and committee assignments the candidates are interested in.
Richmond Black Filmmakers Chronicle “The Richmond 34”
The Richmond 34: The Silent Victory chronicles a part of Richmond history that had a big impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about this history and the upcoming movie.
People Are Dying – Virginia’s Vote on April 21 Can Help Change That
I have looked into the eyes of patients who skipped their insulin because they could not afford it. I have watched otherwise preventable cancers progress because someone had no insurance and no way to get a screening. I do this work as a volunteer physician at GoochlandCares, Goochland County’s free clinic — and I need you to understand something: what happens at the ballot box on April 21 will show up in my exam room.
How the Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger Affects You
he proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could create one of the most powerful media companies in the world but that level of consolidation comes with real risks. It boils down to fewer independent voices. When fewer companies control major platforms, there’s less competition, less diversity in perspectives.
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