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Can We Maybe Chill on the Historic Events?
As an Elder Millennial, I have seen some things.
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Virginia is for (Democratic Policy) Lovers
I hate to say it, but I think we can safely declare Virginia is no longer a swing state. Christopher Newport University's (CNU) Wason Center for Civic…
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Just Wear the Dang Mask
Why am I writing about face coverings on a political blog even though these things shouldn't be political? Because that's what we do. We politicize the…
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Three Things That Could Happen With Virginia Democrats in Power
Virginia Democrats have control of the General Assembly for the first time in more than two decades. Here are three things I think will pass in the next…
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Everything in Your Life is About Politics
Why do we continue to say we shouldn't politicize the very things that are a result of politics? Every aspect of your life is controlled by politics…
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The Beast Has Awoken
Dracarys. Tonight marks the series finale of Game of Thrones, but no one is feeling more like Daenerys Targaryen just before going on a fiery rampage…
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Former Virginia Governor Mulling Second Run?
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is reportedly considering a second run for the Commonwealth's top spot. I know what you're thinking. But…
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