Disabled people with mobility issues often face unique obstacles when attending protests. Mobility aids such as wheelchairs, canes, and walkers mean extra planning is needed
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Ways To Support The Immigrant Community
Protesting isn’t the only way to help immigrant communities—there are many powerful and practical ways to make an impact. Keep reading to learn more about Richmond area organizations that can use your help.
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ICE Descends on Chesterfield County
“I don’t know what you’re doing, what you’re watching, what you’re reading if you’re not outraged”, says RaeAnn, a protestor outside the Chesterfield County Courthouse where ICE has been detaining people this week. According to NBC12, 14 people have been detailed over the past few days after ICE descended on the Richmond area.
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Wyndham Neighbors Fear Medicaid Cuts
Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is under parliamentary review in the Senate, which will likely delay debate until next week and may push the vote past the arbitrary 7/4 deadline set by President Trump. In its current form, the bill makes roughly $600 billion in cuts to Medicaid. Two Wyndham families are watching the bill closely and fear they would be directly affected by the cuts.
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“No Kings” March a Peaceful Success in RVA
Estimates of up to 8,000 people gathered in Capitol Square – with the crowd filling the area from the Bell Tower to the General Assembly building for the “No King’s” protest. “It’s so community oriented and peaceful, Everyone is just here to hear each other’s voices and to show each other that there are others that feel the same way” says Ashley.
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Mandate To Sell Public Lands Added to Senate Version of Big Beautiful Bill
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced a proposal that would mandate the sale of federal public lands in the United States. Targeting “underutilized” federal land for residential development. It also aims to bypass public input and participation requirements. Read More
Tell our VA Senators to Reject SNAP Cuts!
Did you know that nearly 35,000 of our neighbors in Henrico County rely on SNAP to put food on the table and that 263 grocery and convenience stores throughout the county accept SNAP benefits? Both groups and so many others will be impacted if the House’s Budget Bill passes the Senate.
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Be Prepared to Protest Safely
The No Kings protest is happening across the county on June 14th, including here in Richmond. If you are heading to a protest for the first time – or the first time in a long time – planning ahead goes a long way toward having a safe experience.
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CD1 Holds Rob Wittman Accountable
Protestors are frustrated and disheartened at Rob Wittman’s support of legislation that could impact everyday Americans. His votes in affirmative for cuts to federal programs and lower taxes for billionaires weighed on the crowd, and multiple people brought up his refusal to communicate with his constituents in person.Read More
The Fire Within – The Jim Acosta Town Hall
“Now is not the time to be afraid and now is not the time to do nothing”. That’s the message journalist Jim Acosta (formerly of CNN) brought to his town hall at the Lincoln Theater in DC last night.Read More
Henrico Data Centers: What’s Next?
The topic of data centers is coming up regularly in Henrico County these days. Why are they proliferating in northern Virginia and eastern Henrico? What impact are they having on the residents who live near them? How are county leaders planning for and addressing challenges for the future?Read More
Do Grassroots Efforts Matter?
“WHAT CAN WE DO”? More and more people are screaming this every day. Find out how important grassroots efforts are and how you can get involved. Read More