Jennifer McClellan Could Make History As Virginia’s First Black Female Governor
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D) is jumping into the race for governor, saying the state is at a “critical…
Virginia Governor To Propose Juneteenth As State Holiday
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he will propose making Juneteenth — a day that…
Virginia governor to propose Juneteenth as state holiday
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he’ll propose making Juneteenth an official holiday in a state that was once…
Virginia To Take Down Robert E. Lee Statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is planning to announce on Thursday the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E.…
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen.…
Virginia bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
It became the 20th state in the country to outlaw the practice. March 4, 2020, 12:10 AM 4 min read…
Holiday honoring Confederate generals swapped for Election Day in Virginia
The state previously honored Election Day as a holiday through 1989. February 6, 2020, 10:12 PM 3 min read Virginia…
Thousands of armed protesters turn out for Trump-supported gun rally
Armed with rifles, tactical gear and homemade posters, thousands of gun rights activists hit the streets of Richmond, Virginia, Monday…
Virginia Is On The Brink Of Cementing Its Democratic Status
Democrats are poised to take control of both of Virginia’s state legislative chambers on Tuesday, bringing the state under unified…
Governor calls for special legislative session on gun control in wake of Virginia Beach massacre
Saying it’s time for “votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers,” Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam called for an emergency special…
Probe Into Racist Photo In Gov. Ralph Northam’s Yearbook Complete
An investigation into how a racist photo appeared on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook page has ended without…
Ralph Northam Cancels Public Appearances, Still Resisting Resignation Calls
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) dropped out of several planned public appearances this week as he continues to reject calls…
Ralph Northam Is Still In Office A Month After Racist Yearbook Photo Scandal
It’s been over a month since Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) apologized for a racist photo that ran on his…
Virginia’s First Lady Gave Cotton To Black Kids, Asked Them To Imagine Slavery
Virginia’s first lady Pam Northam ― whose husband, Gov. Ralph Northam (D), has seen his grip on his office threatened…
6 Books, Movies And Shows Break Down Why Blackface Isn’t Just Offensive, It’s Dangerous
It’s the year 2019, and blackface is having a moment. In recent weeks alone, three prominent white male politicians from…
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Will Focus On Racial Issues Instead Of Resigning
Amid calls for his resignation over a racist yearbook photo, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) revealed his intention to finish…
Virginia Democrats Too ‘Busy’ To Discuss Sexual Assault Claim Against Justin Fairfax
RICHMOND, Va. ― Virginia has had one of the craziest weeks in state politics. First, the Democratic governor had to…
Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring acknowledges wearing ‘brown makeup’ at a 1980 party
The top three elected officials in the state of Virginia, all Democrats, are mired in controversy Wednesday, as a chaotic…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Northam’s Resignation: This Is ‘Painful’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is adding to the slew of calls for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s resignation amid outrage over…
‘Unforgivable!’: Donald Trump Slams Gov. Ralph Northam Over Racist Photo
President Donald Trump called Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam “unforgivable” on Saturday, responding to the controversy over a racist photo from…
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s Yearbook Page Shows Blackface, KKK Outfit
The yearbook page for Gov. Ralph Northam (D) from his time at Eastern Virginia Medical School features a photo of…
Ralph Northam Apologizes For Racist Yearbook Photo
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) apologized for his resurfaced 1984 yearbook page, which showed two unnamed men, one wearing blackface…
Charlottesville Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of White Supremacist Rally Anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville have proactively declared a state of emergency…