Virginia's capital city voting again on whether to allow a casino Voters in Virginia’s capital city are deciding whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Youngkin and NAACP spar over felony voting rights ahead of decisive Virginia elections The Virginia NAACP says Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration lacks clear standards for how it restores voting rights for convicted felons who served their sentences The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Abortion is back on the ballot in two battleground states with votes on Tuesday Abortion is once again on the ballot. Has the equation changed at all? The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
11 rematches this year between candidates who faced off in 2021 Welcome to the Monday, November 6, Brew. Ballotpedia · Nov 6, 2023
What Virginia's legislative elections could spell for 2024 on abortion rights Virginia voters are deciding whether to keep divided government at the state level. At stake is the chance to dramatically reshape abortion policy. WEKU · Nov 6, 2023
Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids Former social worker Thea Ramirez has developed an artificial intelligence-powered tool that she says helps social service agencies find the best adoptive parents for some of the nation’s most vulnerable kids The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic Over the past three years, local school board elections have become the place where America’s deep political divisions are on full display The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Virginia white voters’ mail-in ballots face fewer challenges, Democrats say Ballots from voters of color are being flagged for rejection at much higher rates ahead of election day this month, party analysis says The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules A judge in Virginia has ruled that a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in class can press forward with a $40 million lawsuit The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Abigail Spanberger flexes her political power in a battleground state: ‘I could see her as president’ The centrist congresswoman is boosting Virginia Democrats for election day, and perhaps even eyeing the governor’s mansion for 2026 The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle The federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to boost American production of medical gloves, but some companies say it's not enough when imported gloves have gotten cheaper. WEKU · Nov 3, 2023
What abortion ban votes in Virginia and Ohio could mean for 2024 election Abortion is once again on the ballot. Has the equation changed at all? The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Book bans and school bathrooms: Republicans to test power of ‘parents’ rights’ movement in Virginia From pandemic to book bans and school bathrooms, ‘parents’ rights’ are playing a key role – but its electoral potency is being questioned The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #84 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Ballotpedia · Nov 1, 2023
Ballotpedia · Nov 1, 2023 Eighteen candidates are running for nine seats on the Loudoun County Public Schools board on Nov. 7 Eighteen candidates are running for all nine seats on the Loudoun County Public Schools school board in Virginia on Nov. 7, 2023. The school district, located northwest of Washington D.C., had approximately 81,131 students as of the 2020-21 school year, making it the third largest school district in Virginia.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023 Pritzker’s abortion rights group spends $1.5 million in Ohio, Virginia and Nevada to fight ‘extremism at every level’ Think Big America’s contribution of $25,000 each to four state Senate Democratic candidates in Virginia, and an additional $150,000 to the state’s Democratic Party, comes ahead of a pivotal Nov. 7 election that may reshape abortion restrictions there.
The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2023 Virginia admits thousands of voters wrongly purged days before election Voting rights groups decry error days before elections that will determine which party controls the state legislature
The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2023 ‘There is no ban’: Republicans test-drive new abortion messaging Ad released in Virginia part of well-funded effort to portray Democrats as abortion extremists and Republicans as reasonable compromisers
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Massive windfarm project to be built off Virginia coast gains key federal approval A power company’s plans for an enormous offshore wind farm off Virginia's southeast coast have received key federal approval
Cycling Weekly · Oct 31, 2023 Real-world success: top-ranked Zwifter crushes first 'real' bike races American Kristen Kulchinsky (Virginia's Blue Ridge Twenty24) is one of the most decorated female esports cyclists in the sport's short history. This fall she proved she can ride pretty well outdoors as well.
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023 Are journalists serving Virginia's voters well? Election could offer insights on media on national level As Virginia holds elections on Nov. 7, 2023, to fill all 140 seats in the state legislature, the results will likely offer insights on the nation’s political pulse. Voters’ preferences for Democrats or Republicans may well reflect how they feel about Joe Biden or Donald Trump – and about key…
The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023 ‘It’s cruel’: the last southern refuge for abortion rights might soon fall Virginia is the only southern state that hasn’t restricted abortion post-Roe. Is that about to change?
Salon · Oct 30, 2023 Youngkin purged 3,400 eligible voters Youngkin's team admitted the issue affected thousands of voters after initially estimating the number at 270
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023 ‘He’s pretty smooth’: Glenn Youngkin of Virginia may be a challenger for Trump Republican governor is anti-abortion, anti-trans and a ‘nightmare’ for Democrats
Salon · Oct 27, 2023 The South's last post-Roe stand Millions of Americans’ ability to get an abortion hinges on Virginia’s Upcoming Election