This Muslim candidate hopes to break another barrier in November
Inside the strip-mall gurdwara in the D.C. suburbs, Ghazala F. Hashmi snaked through the winding line of people sitting cross-legged in this Sikh house of worship. The state delegate leading her through, JJ Singh (D-Loudoun), introduced Hashmi – a Democrat seeking to becomer Viriginia’s lieutenant govenor – the same way to each one. “She’d be […]
Candidates See Commonwealth at a Crossroads in Final Week of Campaigns
Entering the final week of the campaign, candidates for statewide office were in Loudoun County over the weekend working to rally minority voters. On Saturday, the full Republican ticket was joined by Gov. Glenn Youngkin during a CPAC Latino forum at Ministerio Internacional Mana del Cielo in Sterling. On Sunday, lieutenant governor candidate Ghazala Hashmi […]
Loudoun County Wins ORBCOMM HQ over Montgomery County
Another economic development loss for Montgomery County and Maryland is in the books. Not surprisingly, the winner in the latest contest for a corporate headquarters is once again Northern Virginia. ORBCOMM, Inc., currently headquartered in New Rochelle, New Jersey, has announced it will locate its global HQ in Sterling, Virginia, in Loudoun County – not Montgomery […]
Elected Leaders, Virginians Call Out Sears’ Extreme Record in Arlington
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Today, elected leaders and Virginians continued the “Worst of Winsome” tour, calling out Sears’ extreme record including her anti-abortion agenda and cheering on the attacks on Virginia jobs and Virginia’s economy. “I am here today because thirty-three years ago I was able to make my own choices about my health with my own […]
2025 Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Endorsed Candidates
With reproductive rights under attack across the country, the stakes have never been higher to ensure Virginia elects leaders who will protect abortion rights. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia is proud to endorse the following candidates because we know they stand with the majority of Virginians who support access to safe, legal abortion. These are […]
‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Estimated 1,700 on Courthouse Lawn
The Loudoun County courthouse lawn on Saturday afternoon was overflowing with people taking part in a ‘No Kings’ protest organized by Indivisible NOVA as part of a nationwide initiative to protest actions taken by President Donald J. Trump and his administration. Event organizers estimated the turnout to be between 1,700 and 2,200 people. That included […]
Clinic Students Help Pass Bills on Preventing Gun Violence, Math Education, Criminal Justice
Among the efforts of the State and Local Government Policy Clinic, Roland Eberhard ’26 and Madhavi Subramaniam ’26 worked with Del. Atoosa Reaser on two bills requiring school officials to provide information about how to limit access to lethal means and safely store firearms to parents of students believed to be at risk of violence or […]
Virginia Lawmakers Honor AANHPI Heritage Month with Commonwealth Coffee
U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), hosted a Commonwealth Coffee on March 15, 2025, in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The gathering took place at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. During […]
Virginia’s Children are Safer, but We Still Have
Virginia’s legislative season is over, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin has sifted through dozens of bills and issued a record number of vetoes. While the governor vetoed most bills increasing gun safety, he also signed two gun safety measures into law that have flown under the radar: House Bill 2055 and House Bill 2679. I, along […]
Abigail Spanberger rallies in Alexandria, picks up endorsements from Moms Demand Action and Sheriff Casey
Moms Demand Action officially endorsed Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger for Virginia Governor at a rally in Alexandria today (April 10). The event at the Oswald Durant Center drew a couple hundred attendees showing support for the congressional representative’s gubernatorial campaign. The endorsement comes as Spanberger continues to build momentum in her bid to become Virginia’s next governor. Gun […]