Wim Laven: An unwinnable situation led to a racist Electoral College
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In life people face many moral dilemmas. The challenge of making choices when different values are in competition is not easy.
Search Results for civil rights
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The legacy of Donald McEachin: Legislation would protect low-income, Black communities
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The legislation would be a major step forward toward addressing the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects.
Judge denies gun lobby effort to block enforcement of Fairfax County gun safety law
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A federal judge blocked an attempt by the gun lobby to obtain a preliminary injunction to prevent Fairfax County from enforcing an ordinance adopted in 2020 restricting guns in county parks, government centers and permitted events.
Black American history: Reflections on the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Last week, America celebrated the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 95 years old on January 15.
Greg Thrasher: The culture of Negrophobia in America
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In America, life for Black folks has always been tough with various degrees of racism and oppression.
‘Hidden Figures’ author Margot Lee Shetterly to offer lecture at Bridgewater College
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Writer Margot Lee Shetterly will deliver the keynote address for Bridgewater College’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Federal appeals court reinstates Title IX case filed by dismissed JMU faculty member
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A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that had dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former JMU faculty member whose dismissal, in 2019, she says, violated her due process and Title IX rights.
Newport News man files suit in 2022 officer-involved shooting in Hampton
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A Black man shot multiple times by a Hampton Police officer in 2022 has failed a federal lawsuit against the officer and the City of Hampton.
Miyares joins effort to fight ‘anti-American’ Biden administration DEI strategy
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Republicans don’t like DEI. Duly noted, right? The latest effort of elected Republicans to try to use legal and political machinery to block diversity efforts is something that Virginia’s AG, Jason Miyares, is solidly behind.
Richmond internet personality faces court hearing over political satire tweet
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A Richmond internet personality who faces felony charges after posting a satirical tweet aimed at a far-right political provocateur will be in court on Wednesday.
