As the Congressional VA-01 District race enters its final week, Democratic candidate Qasim Rashid has gained a lot of momentum from progressives in his battle against his Republican opponent Rob Wittman. Rashid continues to receive endorsements from the Working Families Party to Democratic Senators. In the midst of the campaign, he has also had to […]
The field for Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor just received another entrant. According to @vpapupdates, Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul filed his paperwork to raise money for a bid to become the commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor in 2021. He joins a crowded field that includes several local candidates such as Delegates Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzman. Delegate Rasoul […]
Yesterday evening during the Virginia General Assembly passed the following police and criminal justice reforms: HB 5049 – Demilitarizing police departments by prohibiting the acquisition and use of certain weapons and military equipment by law enforcement agencies. The bill prohibits the use of such military property by a law-enforcement officer unless a waiver has been granted […]
Yesterday a cable malfunction led to the Virginia Department of Elections’ online portal being down, preventing people from registering to vote by the October 13th deadline. However, a ruling has led to an extension of the deadline to October 15th. Judge John A. Gibney, Jr. in the Eastern District of Virginia has approved Attorney General […]
We all know Qasim Rashid as the human rights lawyer running against Congressman Rob Wittman in Virginia’s First Congressional District. However, who is the man behind the campaigns, away from the politics? I had the opportunity to virtually sit down with Rashid and ask him some questions to give voters a moment to learn more […]
In Salt Lake City the second debate of the Presidential General Election, and this time it was the two Vice Presidential candidates taking center stage. Separated between plexiglass was Vice President Mike Pence and California Senator Kamala Harris, discussing the important issues that mattered to Americans. Or at least, it was supposed to be that […]
After months of attacking his opponent for religious beliefs, Congressman Rob Wittman is denying any involvement in the formation of a political action committee involving a registered sex offender. According to the Federal Elections Commission website, Congressman Rob Wittman, who represents Virginia’s First Congressional District, authorized the creation of a political action committee called “Muslims […]
On Monday, Oct. 5th, Elizabeth Guzman (D-31) opened a historic campaign for Lieutenant Governor. If elected, she would be the first woman and first Latinx to serve as Lietenant Governor. In 2017, Guzman made history when she was elected to the House of Delegates and became the first Latina immigrant to serve in the Virginia […]
Last night’s presidential debate at Case Western Reserve University was certainly one for the history books. It was truly an obtuse entry into the American political almanac. But the most concerning moments didn’t come from Vice President Joe Biden openly calling his opponent a “clown” or Chris Wallace’s abysmal moderating skills. No, the most horrific […]
Active Duty and Reserve Duty military veterans have been for decades some of the most forgotten individuals when it comes to receiving even basic benefits to survive. Despite dedicating years of sacrifice and service, the challenge to have themselves and their families provided for can be enormous. Yesterday, Congressional VA-01 District Democratic candidate Qasim Rashid […]
