Graphic protest highlights abortion debate
Alexander Chang Capital News Service Tensions ran high at the 2011 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia on Feb. 19, as anti-abortion protesters demonstrated outside the convention center. “We’re here because the Democratic Party in general supports abortion,” said Caleb Green of the Life and Liberty Ministries. “We’re here to show this […]
New abortion regulations could close Va. clinics
Erica Terrini Executive Editor About 80 percent of Virginia’s clinics that provide first-trimester abortions would close if Gov. Bob McDonnell signs into law a bill that passed the Senate on a tie vote Thursday, abortion rights advocates say. Senate Bill 924, which passed after Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling broke the Senate’s 20-20 tie, would classify […]
Planned Parenthood supporters rally in Compass
Fletcher Babb and Jennie Lynn Price News Editor and Contributing Writer Supporters of Planned Parenthood gathered Friday in the Compass to voice opposition to abortion-clinic regulations passed by the General Assembly and to recent national attacks on the organization. The rally came the day after the Virginia Senate joined the House of Delegates in passing […]
Broken Hearts & Body Parts: River City Rollergirls on collision course with each other
The anticipation builds as the crowd counts down from five. Ten competitors await the signal. The first whistle sounds, and eight bodies jolt into motion. Within seconds, another whistle sounds, and the jammers are released.
HOROSCOPES for March 2011
Guaranteed 100 percent accurate AQUARIUS Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 This month’s balmy, drizzly afternoons will prove perfect opportunities to curl up in bed with a book and your favorite blanket and pretend you wouldn’t rather be sitting on Facebook. PISCES Feb. 19 – March 20 Sometimes you discover it’s been right under your nose […]