From the House of Delegates, to jail, to the House of Delegates
A politician is someone who has been elected for their devotion to the citizens of their communities.
Joe Morrissey wins Virginia General Assembly seat from jail
Voters gave the state slogan “Virginia is for lovers,” a whole new meaning Tuesday night.
Bitter truths of the Confederacy
The Civil War is over. The Confederacy lost and we’re better for it. I really shouldn’t have to say that in the year 2014, well over 150 years since the end of the Civil War. Though the guns may have fallen silent in the South, the arguments about the war and its legacy certainly have not.
Voter ID law imposes obstacles
This year at the polls, you can expect to be asked for ID, because Virginia’s new voter law is in effect. This legislation was enacted to prevent voter fraud. However, there is little evidence that proves voter fraud is an actual problem — voter impersonation is almost nonexistent. The new requirement may prevent the elderly, lower-income or minority populations from voter eligibility.
State government reviews students’ free speech
During the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Session, a representative from the Virginia House of Delegates aims to amend a section of state Law that could affect public university students’ right to free speech while on campus property.
Disenfranchisement heads off 2012 elections
Republican legislature passes suspect voter restriction laws
Student organizations work with university to register voters
More than 250 VCU students have been registered to vote through various student organizations’ cooperative voting drives.
Poor student turnout marks midterm elections (1st edit)
Daniel Reiner Contributing Writer This year’s midterm election was marked by gains for Republicans, losses for Democrats and apathy for young voters. Midterm elections historically do not draw the youth vote. Exit-poll data shows only 20.9 percent of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 29 actually cast their votes this year. This is […]