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Politics
2 days ago
Barack Obama throws support behind Virginia’s redistricting amendment

The former president posted a social media video urging Virginians to ‘respond’ to Republican redistricting efforts in other states.

National
5 days ago
Gov. Spanberger orders flags at half-staff in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson

Jackson, a Civil Rights activist and politician who ran for President in 1984, died on Feb. 17. He was 84.

UVA
1 week ago
Rep. Nancy Pelosi on American politics: ‘It’s a different world right now’

A California Congressional Rep since 1987, Pelosi told the audience the country is facing unprecedented political times.

National
1 week ago
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger steps on national stage with State of Union response

The Commonwealth’s first female governor became the first Virginian to give a response to the State of the Union since then-Gov. Bob McDonnell in 2010.

National
2 weeks ago
Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Gov. Spanberger will be the first Virginian to give a response to the State of the Union since then-Gov. Bob McDonnell in 2010.

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Crime
2 weeks ago
25-year-old indicted for sexual assault of a minor faces charges for spitting at federal agent

Gustavo Quintero was in custody at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail when federal agents from HSI, ICE and other agencies came to the facility to serve him with a federal arrest warrant on Jan. 15.

Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
Albemarle County students walk-out to protest ICE

Close to 300 students walked out of Albemarle County High School Friday morning in a protest against ICE actions across the nation. The students left from school property just before 11 a.m., carrying signs and chanting as they marched down Hydraulic Ave.

UVA
1 month ago
UVA releases first DOJ compliance report

The University of Virginia released the first of the quarterly reports it agreed to send to the Department of Justice, largely a compliance report affirming the institution is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives based on the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
Charlottesville officials oppose masks for law enforcement officers

While city police officers won’t be wearing masks, there’s little that can be done to stop federal agents, including ICE, from hiding their faces while carrying out operations in the area.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
Indivisible Charlottesville to protest ICE, Target

Target, a Minneapolis-based national retailer, is the target of criticism over its reported support for ICE agents in the city. 

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