Yes, and it can be very easily done. But will it be?
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org.
Posted inNews Briefs
Taylor Swift fans get involved in governor’s race; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Posted inOpinion
Three ways to draw the 9th District
The Fightin’ Ninth has limited ways to expand, so which way will it be?
Posted inCulture
Armadillos are moving into Southwest Virginia
You might think armadillos are desert critters. Used to be, but not anymore. Now they’re waddling our way.
Posted inOpinion
Is the redistricting commission listening to what voters want?
Here’s what some voters have told the commission. So far, the results are mixed.
Posted inOpinion
Why are vaccination rates so low in Southwest and Southside?
It’s not simply because they’re rural because there are lots of rural counties with much higher vaccination rates. So what is it?
Posted inOpinion
What Appalachia really needs
What Appalachia really needs is more private investment. So why aren’t all those companies who profess a commitment to social values making Appalachia one of those?
Posted inOpinion
In redistricting, Democrats have a voter distribution problem
Democrats need more voters to move to Southwest and Southside Virginia. Their big margins in Northern Virginia don’t help them win legislative seats.
Posted inOpinion
What we’ve learned from the debates
So far, the debates showcase why Youngkin is such a tough opponent for McAuliffe.
Posted inOpinion
What’s wrong with the redistricting map
Too many districts cross mountains when they don’t have to. And it will increase polarization.