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Does Alimony or Child Support Serve as Finance for Mortgage?

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SPONSORED CONTENT Sometimes, people erroneously believe that alimony or child support can be a finance source for a mortgage. However, this is not necessarily true....

BREAKING: Court Rules in VA Sen. Ghazala Hashmi’s Favor in “Baseless” Case “filed by...

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Great news regarding this ridiculous/"baseless" case, pushed/promoted by right-wing Republicans and election deniers like Amanda Chase, who "tried to take away the will of...

ALL of Us: Meeting This Defining Moment in Our Democracy Means Being Informed by...

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by Lynlee Thorne, Rural GroundGame After any election, we can expect the typical scoreboard-style coverage from pundits, Twitter “experts,” and organizations. While this has its...

Virginia Members of Congress’ Varied Votes, Reactions to Rep. George Santos’ Expulsion

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See below for some reaction by Virginia's congressional delegation to the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R) from the U.S. House of Representatives. As...

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson Announces He Won’t Be Running for Reelection Next Year

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See below for big news from Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson this morning, as he anounces he will not be running for reelection next year....

Friday News: “U.N. chief says ‘earth’s vital signs are failing’ as leaders meet at...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, December 1. Something Big Just Happened at COP...

Steps to Take If You Are Injured at Work

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SPONSORED CONTENT Workplace injuries are common and can happen to anyone. In fact, a study by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows there were...

Del. Elizabeth Guzman Announces Her Candidacy for VA07 Democratic Nomination

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Per the WaPo, Del. Elizabeth Guzman has officially decided to seek the VA07 Democratic nomination, arguing "You have to fight for legislation that improves...

Thursday News: “UN Declares 2023 Hottest Year Ever as Crucial COP28 Summit Starts”; “Mike...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, November 30. UN weather agency says 2023 is...

Is It Possible to Get a DUI Even When You Have Not Been Drinking?

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SPONSORED CONTENT The effects of drunk driving are well-known to most people. The act is illegal in all states and could lead to license suspensions,...

Audio: “Hung Cao’s attack on ailing Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton is even more disgusting when...

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If you needed any reminders of how horrible and extreme former VA10 Republican nominee (and candidate for the VA GOP's 2024 U.S. Senate nomination)...

VA State Sen. Jeremy McPike Announces He Will NOT Run for VA07 Democratic Nomination

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VA State Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Prince William County) had been widely expected to throw his hat in the ring for the VA07 Democratic nomination,...

Donald Trump Schemes to Slash the Affordable Care Act; Republicans Like Jen Kiggans Would...

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From the DCCC: Donald Trump, Jen Kiggans Scheme to Slash the Affordable Care Act This weekend, Donald Trump loudly proclaimed his promise to rip health care away from millions of...

Video, Press Release, Interview – VA Del. Michelle Maldonado Announces Her Candidacy for the...

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See below for a press release from Virginia Delegate Michelle Maldonado (D-HD20), as well as an interview she did with me yesterday afternoon, on her campaign...

Wednesday News: “We Can’t Address the Climate Crisis Without Nature”; Trump Judges Assault Voting...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, November 29. Deal to keep 1.5C hopes alive...

Video: Affordable Virginia Launches $1.8M Ad Campaign Calling Out Rep. Jen Kiggans for Betraying...

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From Affordable Virginia, regarding Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02), who's one of the most politically vulnerable Republican members of Congress next year. Kiggans is also...

Tuesday News: “Biggest Climate Talks Ever Confront Global Chaos and Record Heat”; “The Rule...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, November 28. Biggest Climate Talks Ever Confront Global...

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and...

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Great stuff from the Biden administration; just wish that people were paying attention! FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains, Lower Costs for...

Prince William County Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin Launches Campaign for VA07 Democratic Nomination

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And...we're back from the Thanksgiving break, with another announcement for the VA07 Democratic nomination, this time from Prince William County Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin....

Monday News: “Now for Some Good News About Climate”; “Israel, Hamas appear open to...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, November 27. World’s biggest iceberg moving beyond Antarctic...

Ivy Main: A 5-Point Plan for Virginia’s Data Centers

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by Ivy Main, cross-posted from Power for the People VA None of the sessions at last month’s Virginia Clean Energy Summit (VACES) in Richmond were devoted...

Outgoing VA Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw Says That, After Election Wins, “Democrats are...

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See below for the latest update from outgoing Virginia Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, who is retiring after serving in the State Senate since...

Sunday News: “From carbon capture to King Charles: what to look out for at...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, November 26. From carbon capture to King Charles:...

Saturday News: “World stands on frontline of disaster at Cop28, says UN climate chief”;...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, November 25.  World stands on frontline of disaster...

Friday News: “On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica”;...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, November 24. CO2 readings from Mauna Loa show...

Thanksgiving Day 2023 News: “Geert Wilders is the European Union’s worst nightmare”; “Donald Trump...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 23. We cannot wait for...

Video: VA Speaker-Designee Don Scott Talks About His Priorities – Public Education, Mental Health,...

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See below for an excellent interview with VA Speaker-designate Don Scott. This guy's going to make a superb Speaker, hopefully for many years to...

Wednesday News: “The making of a ‘more for more’ deal in the Gaza war”;...

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by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, November 22. Economic models buckle under strain of...

Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Announces New Leadership Team Through 2026 Session

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From the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus: THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP Richmond, Va – The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is pleased to announce its...

Del. Jeion Ward to Chair VA House Labor and Commerce Committee; Del. Mark Sickles...

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From the VA House Democratic Caucus: JEION WARD AND MARK SICKLES NAMED HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN, COMMITTEES RENAMED Ward to Chair Labor and Commerce; Sickles to Chair...