VA: Social Justice
Report: Philanthropies examining equity and past actions
A new report examines how philanthropy in and around Virginia came at the expense of Black people. The "Cracks in the Foundation" report noted …
Advocates: Proposed VA budget doesn’t meet community needs
Virginia advocates feel Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed budget isn't meeting community needs. Youngkin's 2024-2026 budget is built around numerous …
VA Group Working to Aid Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors
A Virginia group is working to ensure abusers can't use the courts to keep harming their victims. Commonly called "abusive litigation," these come …
Report: Making Longer Prison Sentences 'More Effective'
A new report outlines ways that states like Virginia could rethink long prison sentences and how to use them more sparingly. The Council on …
EPA Issues New Guidance on ‘Forever Chemicals’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is implementing new rules on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals. The new …
UN Preparing Fund to Aid Poorer Nations Facing Climate-Change Impacts
The United Nations is reviewing details for a loss and damage fund to aid poorer countries for the harm they will suffer from climate change's effects…
VA Senator Wants to Remove Time Restraint on ERA
A growing group of U.S. Senators are supporting legislation to remove the time limit placed on ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. When originally …
VA Bill Would Ban Withholding Student Transcripts for Debt Collection
As the Virginia General Assembly begins its new legislative session, one bill will be returning - with the goal of alleviating some student-debt …
Rising Land Prices Pose Challenges for VA Farmers
Farmers are facing record-high land prices due to a bevy of factors. According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report, Virginia farm real estate …
World AIDS Day Reminds Experts of Progress in Fighting HIV/AIDS
On World AIDS Day, experts are reminding people to take precautions regarding HIV/AIDS. According to an annual report from the Virginia Department …
VA Families Urge Revival of Child Tax Credit
It's been about a year since Virginia families last received funds from the U.S. Child Tax Credit, and they want it to be reinstated. According to …
Evictions in VA Continue to Grow
Evictions are on the rise in Virginia after numerous protections provided by federal and state rental assistance programs ended. According to the …