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Can We Maybe Chill on the Historic Events?
As an Elder Millennial, I have seen some things.
Rachel West
Dec 20, 2022
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Can We Maybe Chill on the Historic Events?
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May 2021
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…
Rachel West
May 7, 2021
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February 2021
Political and news analysis and everything in between.
Welcome to The Cloture by me, Rachel West. Political junkie. Sports nut. Vegan. Sign up now so you don’t miss the first issue. In the meantime, tell…
Rachel West
Feb 25, 2021
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July 2020
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…
Rachel West
Jul 20, 2020
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Just Wear the Dang Mask
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December 2019
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…
Rachel West
Dec 7, 2019
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August 2019
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…
Rachel West
Aug 4, 2019
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May 2019
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…
Rachel West
May 19, 2019
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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…
Rachel West
May 11, 2019
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Former Virginia Governor Mulling Second Run?
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February 2019
Richmond is in Flames
April. 1865. Richmond is burning. January. 2019. Richmond is burning. Remember that time I wrote a whole thing about how Virginia is for lovers, not…
Rachel West
Feb 10, 2019
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September 2018
Accountability in the #MeToo Era
What do you do when you have a Supreme Court nominee who has multiple sexual assault allegations against him? You definitely don't rush his…
Rachel West
Sep 25, 2018
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Accountability in the #MeToo Era
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August 2018
Virginia Is for Lovers, Not Bigots and Racists
As we approach the anniversary of the horrific events in Charlottesville, it's important for us to know one thing: Corey Stewart does not reflect the…
Rachel West
Aug 7, 2018
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June 2018
The Implications of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement
After 30 years as a Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement. With a tumultuous political environment, what does this mean…
Rachel West
Jun 28, 2018
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