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 […]
Republican Congressman Rob Wittman and Democratic nominee, human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid, faced off on Monday night in a forum hosted by University of Mary Washington. Which candidate came out on top in this first face-off? The debate began with opening statements from each candidate, and those statements served as introductions to the two candidates […]
During the pandemic, small businesses have struggled to remain profitable, having to reduce staff due to the economic collapse. This is especially within minority communities, where Black and Hispanic business owners have especially been impacted. Yesterday Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin held a virtual Business Owners Meeting to address these issues. Along with Department of […]
During the midst of what has been a most unusual presidential election, it is critical that every one is involved in the voting process. This is even more of an importance within the Latino community, who could face sweeping changes as a result of legislation based on who wins the Presidency come November. The Congressional […]
After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, September 18, Republican Senators began sharing their condolences, but their statements came with another message as well. Just hours after Ginsburg’s death, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shared a statement about her accomplishments and the country’s mourning. His statement didn’t end there, however. […]
A Richmond judge on Thursday ordered the Virginia State Board of Elections to not put Kanye West’s name on the November presidential ballot, saying 11 of the 13 Elector Oaths obtained by his campaign were improper, fraudulent, or misleading. The ruling comes after Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring filed a motion calling an emergency hearing […]
