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www.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Education

Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to two public schools

The all-white school board in Virginia decided to restore Confederate military leaders' names to public schools, sparking controversy and backlash. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 days ago
Education

US: Virginia school board restores Confederate names DW 05/10/2024

The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted to restore Confederate names of schools, against the trend of renaming institutions linked to racist past. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Education

Confused right-wingers accuse trans people of 'hijacking' Easter due to date clash

Transgender Day of Visibility falls on Easter Sunday, coincidentally, leading to controversy.
Fairfax County in Virginia unanimously supports Transgender Day of Visibility, sparking criticism from conservative groups. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Married Virginia teacher admits to sneaking into 14-year-old student's home to have sex in his bed

A teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty to having sex with her 14-year-old student at his home, where her DNA was recovered from his bed linens.
The teacher faces up to 50 years in prison and will be sentenced on May 20. [ more ]
Shopify
6 days ago
Business

Starting a Business in Virginia: 10 Easy Steps (2024) - Shopify

Virginia has a robust small business environment. Rural areas face unique challenges. Step-by-step guide to starting a business in Virginia. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Social justice

How Virginia Used Segregation Law to Erase Native Americans

The Racial Integrity Act of Virginia was enacted in 1924 to preserve white racial purity.
The Act aimed to erase the presence of Native people and reinforced a black-white racial binary. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Virginia Proposes a Mere $17,192 a Year for New Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission

Virginia's Subcommittee on General Government allocated $17,192 annually to the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission for running the committee and covering travel expenses.
The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Commission was established in Virginia to provide recommendations on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Transgender Virginians can breathe a sigh of relief after Democrats defeat all GOP anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have successfully defeated a series of anti-transgender bills during this year's legislative session.
Republican state Sen. Christopher Head withdrew SB 153, which would have permitted medical professionals to reject patients or refuse their care based on their personal beliefs. [ more ]
Substack
3 months ago
Books

A Bill in Virginia Would Ban Book Bans by School Boards

Virginia has introduced a bill to limit book bans and curriculum restrictions in schools, following the lead of other states.
The bill is a response to a previous bill signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin that allows parents to opt their students out of lessons using 'sexually explicit' materials. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Design

Spilled milk dyed a Virginia creek white - see the unbelievable pictures taken of the incident

A creek in Lynchburg, Virginia turned white due to waste milk that had been accidentally released into the creek.
The cause of the white creek was a clogged drain line at Westover Dairy, which allowed waste milk to overflow into the storm sewer and then into the creek. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Campaign Readies Abortion Rights Blitz Against Trump

President Biden and Vice President Harris are focusing their re-election campaign on abortion rights.
Biden is convening a task force on reproductive rights and planning campaign stops in Wisconsin and Virginia. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Wild video shows Virginia house explosion where officers were trying to serve a search warrant

A home in Virginia exploded after a suspect shot at authorities serving a search warrant.
No one was seriously injured in the explosion. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
7 years ago
US politics

Tim Kaine Fast Facts

Tim Kaine is a Democratic US Senator from Virginia
Kaine has served as mayor, governor, and US senator [ more ]
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