LGBTQIA+

Danica Roem Becomes the South’s First Transgender State Senator

Orion Rummler / The 19th Nov 10, 2023 Roem’s victory in Virginia is significant for a region with such a large transgender population, the majority of which live in states that are passing laws to restrict their rights. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Grave Dangers

Seth Freed Wessler / ProPublica Dec 19, 2022 Authorities helped erase a historic black cemetery in Virginia to clear way for the expansion of a Microsoft data center. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

The Democratic Establishment Strikes Back

Jaisal Noor / The Real News Network Mar 5, 2020 Joe Biden has overtaken Bernie Sanders after a string of endorsements. But with half the country still to vote, that momentum may not hold. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Could Corporations Control What’s Taught in Our Public Schools?

Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Feb 14, 2020 A growing number of parents, teachers and experts in academia sound the alarm about a dangerous new form of school privatization. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Being Joe Biden’s Brother Is Highly Lucrative

Daniel Golden, Chuck Neubeur and Matthew Malone / ProPublica Feb 14, 2020 Jim Biden has long been one of his sibling's biggest supporters. He's also exploited Joe's fame and connections for his own financial gain. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Bad Weather Moves into Eastern States; 5 Dead in South

REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 Extreme wind gusts, blowing snow and widespread flooding make traveling treacherous Friday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Australia Offers a Preview of the World to Come

Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch Jan 31, 2020 Unless we remove the arsonists in power across the globe, we're headed for a climate catastrophe no less destructive than nuclear war. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Gun-Rights Activists Gear Up for Show of Force in Virginia

ALAN SUDERMAN and DENISE LAVOIE / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2020 They see Richmond protests as a rallying point for their cause, as state officials issue dire warnings over rhetoric and fears of violence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Virginia Democrats Control State Government for First Time in Decades

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 6, 2019 Varshini Prakash, executive director of The Sunrise Movement, says the elections make clear that "the Green New Deal is a winning issue." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Julian Assange in Kangaroo Court

Greg Wilpert / The Real News Network Nov 5, 2019 Filmmaker John Pilger says the WikiLeaks founder is not only exhibiting signs of abuse, but is actively being denied a fair court hearing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Pro-Israel Extremist Behind Trump’s Economic War on Iran

Max Blumenthal / The Grayzone Sep 5, 2019 From her influential post at the Treasury Department, attorney Sigal Mandelker is waging an unprecedented campaign to destabilize Tehran. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What the Right Gets Embarrassingly Wrong About Slavery

Kelley Fanto Deetz / The Conversation Aug 26, 2019 Conservatives like Newt Gingrich have called the New York Times' 1619 project a "lie." Their grasp of American history is wanting at best. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )