Here’s a hint: They weren’t Critical Race Theory.
Opinion
172 years of Slemp public service
Also, are there communists in Richmond? How history connects three recent events in Virginia politics.
Eight questions about the new redistricting maps
Who should be happiest about these maps? Who should be unhappiest? And what are the unexpected consequences of one district?
Cardinal’s end-of-the-year report to readers
Here’s what we’ve done and how you can help us keep doing it.
Say farewell to 1969
That year was a pivotal one in Virginia history. This year we lost our last two living links to the candidates who won that year.
So did this new redistricting process work or not?
A first look at the winners and losers in the new redistricting maps.
Lessons from Calgary
What Southwest and Southside can learn from this Canadian city. Third of a three-part series.
Lessons from Bilbao
What Southwest and Southside could learn from this city in Spain. Second of a three-part series.

