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.
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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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Voting Rights: Good News if You’ve Paid Your Dues!
Presenting part three of our four-part series on Virginia’s 2026 proposed constitutional amendments. In this article, we take a closer look at HJR 2, which guarantees the automatic restoration of voting rights for felons who served their sentences and were not convicted of certain common law felonies.
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Happy Birthday to N4C!
On March 23rd, we gathered with friends at McCormack’s Big Whisky Grill to celebrate one year of Neighbors for Change.
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In Their Own Words – CD 1 Candidates
There are eight candidates registered to run for Congress in CD1, hoping to be the nominee to take on incumbent Congressman Rob Wittman. Rather than waiting for the dust to settle on redistricting, Neighbors For Change invited all eight candidates to submit written answers to questions we believe will help differentiate them for our readers.
Why I voted “Yes” on Redistricting
Brittany Rose is uniquely qualified to discuss redistricting in VA because she’s spent years advocating for fair maps and an end to partisan gerrymandering. Learn why she believes it’s important to vote Yes on the 2026 redistricting amendment.
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A Conversation with Dr. Jenny Pribble
Get to know Dr. Jennifer Pribble: Professor of Political Science and Global Studies at the University of Richmond; a local expert on fascism and authoritarianism; and the mover and shaker behind the grassroots group Democracy Circle RVA.
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VA General Assembly Wrap Up 2026
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly regular session adjourned on March 14, 2026, marking a historic era of unified Democratic control under the state’s first female governor, Abigail Spanberger. While lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills, they failed to reach a budget agreement, necessitating a special session next month.
AI Impact Series: The Global Economy
America is part of a global economy and we’re not the only country developing artificial intelligence (AI) products. China is a major competitor in this area. When it comes to AI, who will reign supreme?
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“No Kings” Sign Ideas
Are you headed to the No King’s Protest this weekend? We asked Chat CPT for some sign inspiration to get your creative juices flowing! Grab a friend, make some signs and exercise your right to peaceful assembly at one of these events.
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Mark Warner’s Fears About Midterms
Senator Mark Warner expressed high concern about free and fair midterm elections, on “The Jim Acosta Show” on Substack. “I am so afraid about what may happen in the days and weeks leading up to the election in an effort to not allow the American people to express their will this year, because if they do express their will, I think it is soundly against this president”, Warner says.
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General Assembly Update 2/19-3/6
Following the 2026 “crossover” deadline on February 18, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly is now in the final phase of its session, focusing on reconciling differences between House and Senate versions of bills, with a strong focus on Democratic-led initiatives regarding affordability, environmental regulation, and constitutional amendments.