
Jones proposes voter protection, election integrity unit for Office of Attorney General
Norfolk Del. Jay Jones released a proposal this week that would establish a Voter Protection and Election Integrity Unit in the Office of Attorney General.

Norfolk Del. Jay Jones released a proposal this week that would establish a Voter Protection and Election Integrity Unit in the Office of Attorney General.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) this week applauded an announcement by the Treasury Department opening the application process for the Emergency Capital Investment Program.

A federal judge has granted a request to dismiss a suit filed by Virginia AG Mark Herring to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment was recognized as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Virginia Congressman Don Beyer and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine have introduced legislation to increase police transparency and accountability, saving taxpayer dollars and potentially lives.

Minority-owned and community-based lending institutions can now apply for grants through the U.S. Treasury Department to support, prepare for, and respond to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Thirty-four Virginia Union University students were arrested following a peaceful sit-in protest at the whites-only lunch counter of Thalhimers Department Store in Downtown Richmond on Feb. 22, 1960.

Charlotte Clymer, a former press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign, will present a virtual lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11, as part of Bridgewater College’s endowed lecture series.

Allegations that Loudoun County Public Schools denied students an equal opportunity to participate in their Academies of Loudoun and elementary gifted and talented programs based on race have led to a settlement.

Gov. Ralph Northam is inviting Virginia students, educators and families to participate in the second annual Black History Month Historical Marker Contest, which kicks off on Monday.

Former Staunton City Council member Erik Curren wants to city leaders to take what seems to be a pretty basic stand.