Why rural Southside and Southwest can’t be left behind.
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Next year marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. But this year marked the 250th anniversary of the events that made independence possible.
The year 1776 is etched in our collective memory as Americans, but in many ways, the year 1775 was far more critical to our history.
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Republicans don’t have a ‘name’ Senate candidate in Virginia. Here are the challenges they face.
The Democratic incumbent isn’t seen as vulnerable, and Republican priorities nationally are likely to be in other states.
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Virginia needs more housing, but what kind and where?
A new report makes the case that Virginia localities need to relax or drop rules that discourage multi-family housing. Not asked: What kind of housing do people want?
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Martha Washington spent the Christmas of 1775 in an unusual place: At war
The American Revolution lasted eight and a half years. For more than half that time, Martha Washington was at war alongside George Washington.
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The politics of the pause: 6 things to know about Trump administration’s suspension of offshore wind
The administration’s decision highlights a growing state-federal conflict over energy policy. It could also rebound by prompting more solar in rural Virginia.
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Doctor and legislator: Safe gun storage should be our first line of defense in Virginia
More than 15% of surveyed Virginia high school students said they could access and use a loaded firearm without parental permission in less than 10 minutes, and more than 30% said it would take them less than a day.
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Northern Virginia and the Richmond exurbs subsidize the rest of the state. Here’s the math.
A report from Old Dominion University computes how much each locality sends to the state government and how much it gets back.
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Foundation director: It’s time to replace fear with principle. Why America needs a coherent immigration policy.
America’s immigration system should reflect our values and long-term interests,
not panic-driven reactions to isolated events.
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Affordability is an easy campaign slogan. It’s harder to accomplish. Here’s why.
Some of the key initiatives that many Virginia Democrats would like to pursue run the risk of making things less affordable, not more so.