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In the House, Del. Sullivan honors a group participating in the first-ever Parkinson’s awareness Lobby Day.
February 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In the House, Del. Sullivan honors a group participating in the first-ever Parkinson’s awareness Lobby Day.
There is also this event on Saturday, at the Bell Tower.
February 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
There is also this event on Saturday, at the Bell Tower.
Fantastic Fourth Estate photo from @jaaavis.bsky.social -- whose Virginia Political Newsletter is worth the follow. vagovernor.substack.com But also, what is the male ratio of State Capitol Press corp?
January 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Fantastic Fourth Estate photo from @jaaavis.bsky.social -- whose Virginia Political Newsletter is worth the follow. vagovernor.substack.com But also, what is the male ratio of State Capitol Press corp?
Some people looted the area before street cleaners came.
January 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Some people looted the area before street cleaners came.
3:00 p.m.: Outside the Capital One Arena was an empty line flooded with people’s belongings. Secret service for the inaugural parade inside the stadium did not allow cameras, food or bags smaller than a fanny pack. Many chose to abandon their stuff, rather than miss their chance to see Trump.
January 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
3:00 p.m.: Outside the Capital One Arena was an empty line flooded with people’s belongings. Secret service for the inaugural parade inside the stadium did not allow cameras, food or bags smaller than a fanny pack. Many chose to abandon their stuff, rather than miss their chance to see Trump.
12:20 On the other side of Washington, at Malcolm X Park, protesters had their own gathering to “defeat Trump’s billionaire agenda.” Organizers spoke about Palestine, funding education and protecting undocumented immigrants.
January 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
12:20 On the other side of Washington, at Malcolm X Park, protesters had their own gathering to “defeat Trump’s billionaire agenda.” Organizers spoke about Palestine, funding education and protecting undocumented immigrants.
Ryan Melillo (left) — a business student in Georgia — says he voted for Trump because he’s a Christian, and he loves Elon Musk.
“He’s the Tony Stark of our life.”
“He’s the Tony Stark of our life.”
January 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ryan Melillo (left) — a business student in Georgia — says he voted for Trump because he’s a Christian, and he loves Elon Musk.
“He’s the Tony Stark of our life.”
“He’s the Tony Stark of our life.”
HAPPENING NOW: Crowds of supporters and bystanders are showing up to a heavily guarded National Mall — where inauguration was originally supposed to be held.
Trump moved the event indoors due to dangerously low temperatures.
Trump moved the event indoors due to dangerously low temperatures.
January 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Crowds of supporters and bystanders are showing up to a heavily guarded National Mall — where inauguration was originally supposed to be held.
Trump moved the event indoors due to dangerously low temperatures.
Trump moved the event indoors due to dangerously low temperatures.
HAPPENING NOW: President-elect Donald Trump is set to appear at a “Victory Rally” in Washington, D.C., his final stop before taking office. The rally will be his first major appearance in D.C. since Jan. 6, 2021.
January 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
HAPPENING NOW: President-elect Donald Trump is set to appear at a “Victory Rally” in Washington, D.C., his final stop before taking office. The rally will be his first major appearance in D.C. since Jan. 6, 2021.
HAPPENING NOW: Thousands have gathered at Franklin Park in Washington, D.C. for the Women’s March. Various guests are speaking before a 10:45 kick-off.
“My daughter deserves to have more rights than her mother and grandmother, not fewer,” says Kimberly Inez McGuire, Abortion Access Now co-chairman
“My daughter deserves to have more rights than her mother and grandmother, not fewer,” says Kimberly Inez McGuire, Abortion Access Now co-chairman
January 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Thousands have gathered at Franklin Park in Washington, D.C. for the Women’s March. Various guests are speaking before a 10:45 kick-off.
“My daughter deserves to have more rights than her mother and grandmother, not fewer,” says Kimberly Inez McGuire, Abortion Access Now co-chairman
“My daughter deserves to have more rights than her mother and grandmother, not fewer,” says Kimberly Inez McGuire, Abortion Access Now co-chairman
OIG report concludes two U.S. Park Police officers who killed a Virginia resident did not violate the use of force policy. The report comes 7 years after the Nov. 17, 2017 killing of Bijan Ghaisar. It has been called inconsistent with safeguarding lives.
Photos: #VictoriaPickering - with permission
Photos: #VictoriaPickering - with permission
November 19, 2024 at 12:17 AM
OIG report concludes two U.S. Park Police officers who killed a Virginia resident did not violate the use of force policy. The report comes 7 years after the Nov. 17, 2017 killing of Bijan Ghaisar. It has been called inconsistent with safeguarding lives.
Photos: #VictoriaPickering - with permission
Photos: #VictoriaPickering - with permission
Are you a first-time voter? Confused with the voting process? Show up for the VCUVotes and CNS 2024 Election Panel on October 15th to learn more about how to engage in your civic responsibility! 🗳️🇺🇸
October 10, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Are you a first-time voter? Confused with the voting process? Show up for the VCUVotes and CNS 2024 Election Panel on October 15th to learn more about how to engage in your civic responsibility! 🗳️🇺🇸
A live look at the press room from the senatorial debate tonight from CNS reporter Amaris Bowers.
October 3, 2024 at 12:15 AM
A live look at the press room from the senatorial debate tonight from CNS reporter Amaris Bowers.
Amanda Zurawski shares her experience of being denied treatment.
September 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Amanda Zurawski shares her experience of being denied treatment.
Now: Personal testimonies from advocates for reproductive freedom.
September 13, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Now: Personal testimonies from advocates for reproductive freedom.
Leslie Mehta is speaking now. “Project 2025 is real… We are not going back.”
September 13, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Leslie Mehta is speaking now. “Project 2025 is real… We are not going back.”
Abigail Spanberger takes the podium.
September 13, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Abigail Spanberger takes the podium.
Bus has arrived.
September 13, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Bus has arrived.
