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.
Healthcare and Women’s Lives at Stake in Virginia
This is the second article in a 4-part series on Virginia’s 2026 proposed constitutional amendments. In this article, we take a closer look at House Joint Resolution 1 and the Dobbs decision that necessitated it. It’s no exaggeration to say that unless this amendment passes, the healthcare and lives of Virginia women are on the line.
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Homeschooling With A Cultural Twist!
“I wanted something different for myself and for my children. One that celebrates us,” is how Alycia Wright describes her passion project, Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative. “The homeschool community pre-Covid was lacking diversity in race, religion, and politics,” Wright says. “We rarely felt comfortable in those spaces.” That’s when Cultural Roots was born.
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AI Impact Series: Energy Needs vs the Environment
The more energy we generate in Virginia, the higher the risk to the environment. How can we best balance the competing interests of our energy needs, our communities, data centers, and our natural resources? Part 4 of our AI Impact Series
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Richmond Forum Considers “The Two-Party Problem”
The Two-Party Problem featuring Joe Manchin, Andrew Yang, and Justin Amash. was both thought provoking and timely given the state of our nation today. Regardless of political identity or level of political engagement, I think most Americans can agree that our government isn’t working the way it was designed to.
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Strong Turnout for Henrico Dems ‘Coffee & Sigs’
On 2/21 at the Regency Square Starbucks, Henrico Dems hosted a petition signing event for the Democratic candidates running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st district and for U.S. Senate. All in all, the event was a great success.
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