I remember how it started. I was in graduate school at Penn State in the early 90s. A friend of mine started listening to a talk radio show in our office, and I heard the term liberal media. It was the first attack on the press that I remember.
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A Plan to Safeguard Our Voting Rights
There have been multiple news reports about the Trump administration causing election interference, but there are actions we can take right now to safeguard our voting rights.
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House to Vote on SAVE Act
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 7296) is a recycled legislative proposal aiming to require proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a passport, birth certificate, or 4-5 naturalization documents—for voter registration in federal elections. Supporters advocate it to ensure election integrity, while critics argue it could disenfranchise millions lacking immediate document access.
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Weeks 2 & 3 General Assembly Recap
During the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the 2026 GA session there was progress on labor rights, constitutional amendments, and Spanberger’s Affordable Virginia agenda. There was also infighting over redistricting and a proposed map. Crossover is rapidly approaching…
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A Reflection on Peace and Justice
“Today is going to be my peaceful day.”
This refrain will sound familiar to anyone following the Walk for Peace, the 120-day, 2,300-mile journey from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., undertaken by a group of Buddhist monks to raise awareness of inner peace and mindfulness.
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Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace Enters Richmond (Image Gallery)
Buddhist monks on a 120-day, 2,300-mile pilgrimage for peace arrived in Richmond on February 2, 2026, welcomed by thousands of residents who lined the streets.
No Sale on Hanover ICE Facility
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors opposed a proposal to convert a warehouse into a processing facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Board based their decision on land-use conflicts and the Department of Homeland Security’s lack of consultation with them on an appropriate location. Shortly afterwards,Jim Pattison Developments, the owner of the warehouse in question announced it would not proceed with the sale.
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A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
The acronym “AI” seems to be everywhere, but what does it mean? What is its purpose?
AI stands for artificial intelligence. This article provides an overview of where AI started and how it’s going. It’s the second of the N4C AI Impact series.
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Week One General Assembly Recap
During the week of January 19-23, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly focused on high-stakes redistricting, child care subsidy expansion, and energy policy. Key actions included Democrats advancing a potential constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, new legislation to expand child care access, and efforts to reintegrate into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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Watch-Hanover Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Hunting Hawk Technology Park
Check out this informative interview produced by local realtor Chris Elliott featuring N4C’s Colleen Bohlman. The Planning Commission recommended denial and now the proposal goes before the Board of Supervisors on February 25th, 2026.
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New Series: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The hottest technology buzzword of the 21st century is “AI,” meaning artificial intelligence. What role does AI play in jobs and the economy, the environment, and scientific competition with countries like China? How much does AI hurt or help jobs, the environment, and the global economy? How will it impact you locally?
DHS Targets Hanover for ICE Facility
On 1/22/26, Hanover County officials reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contacted Hanover County about purchasing and rehabilitating a warehouse near Ashland to convert it into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors, which did not initiate the project, will discuss the matter at its 1/28 meeting at 6 PM and has thirty days to respond to DHS.