Racial, ethnic differences maintain the illusion that ‘their’ lives don’t matter
Hurray for nationalism! Its essence is to divide “us” from “them.”
Hurray for nationalism! Its essence is to divide “us” from “them.”

Nelson 151 will host its 13th annual 12 Days of Christmas fundraiser beginning on Sunday and running through Dec. 31.
Brittney Griner is back on American soil, she’s throwing down dunks, and the news today is, she’s looking forward to returning to the WNBA next year.
Virginia is seventh in states struggling to hire, with a 7.4 percent current job openings rate, and a 7.3 percent job openings rate in the last year.

Dark chocolate may not be as good for you as you thought, at least according to research from Consumer Reports released today.
Shoppers in Albemarle County and Charlottesville will have to pay for disposable plastic bags beginning Jan. 1 in an effort to encourage the use of reusable bags.
From peace to prison, the environment to economic inequality, many Americans fight for their cause, plead for justice. The dynamic is similar in other countries.
M S International will invest $61.6 million to establish its East Coast distribution facility in the City of Suffolk, a project that will create 80 new jobs in Virginia.
More than 80 students from five public school divisions in Virginia gave final presentations on their research on solar power, heat islands and other topics.
Unable to appreciate what is good about modernity, the conservative right clings to a dubious view of the past while spreading fear to retain power and influence.
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