The race for CD1 is in full swing. On November 3, voters have a chance to flip the first and elect a representative who works for all of us, not just big donors and Donald Trump. Here’s our assessment of why Shannon Taylor is the best choice for CD1.
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DHS’s “Masked Engagement” Program Threatens Our Online Privacy
As if there weren’t enough reasons to be vigilant on social media, here’s another one: the Department of Homeland Security program called “masked engagement.” N4C explains what it means and how we can better safeguard our privacy online.
Redistricting Referendum Recap & What’s Next?
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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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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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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VanValkenburg on Redistricting Resolution
“This resolution is a break glass maneuver for a truly unprecedented moment. It’s necessary, unfortunately, and it’s temporary, fortunately. It is our best attempt to bust out the first aid kit for our democratic system but it is not a perfect cure for its deeper ills.”
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Why do Tech Billionaires Crave Infinite Energy?
Tech billionaires are ramping up energy production in Virginia and beyond, but is it worth the cost to the rest of us?
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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
ROB WITTMAN IS RIGHT Commentary: Gutting the Department of Education will devastate Henrico families
Madison Irving has given us permission to share the text of his 3/20 Richmond Times-Dispatch Op Ed “Rob Wittman is right Commentary: Gutting the Department of Education will devastate Henrico families“ so it is available to our readers without a subscription. Click for the full text of his letter.
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