Republicans Sweep Virginia with Staggering Wins

Republicans saw a number of staggering wins across Virginia on Tuesday night, leaving them in control of the Commonwealth’s executive branch and with a two-seat majority in the House of Delegates.  Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin emerged victorious in a close race against his Democratic opponent, former Governor Terry McAuliffe. Governor-elect Youngkin finished the race with […]

PW Perspective Endorsements

Voters across Virginia will take to the polls tomorrow to choose the Commonwealth’s next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. Virginians will also cast their votes for House of Delegates. As Virginia’s premier anti-racist news outlet, PW Perspective has the responsibility to endorse candidates who will fight against racism and for the people of Virginia […]

Abusing Nancy Reagan’s Image, Dr. Steve Pleickhardt Calls Opponent “Anti-American”

The race for the House of Delegates seat in the 50th District took a turn for the worse on Sunday when Dr. Steve Pleickhardt, the Republican nominee for the district, referred to his Democratic opponent Michelle Maldonado as “anti-American” on Twitter. Pleickhardt’s Tweet attacks Maldonado by calling her anti-American and claiming that she has been […]

Third-Party Candidate Princess Blanding Makes Surprise Appearance At Gubernatorial Debate

The second gubernatorial debate on Tuesday saw former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin take the stage once again to ask for Virginian voters’ support. This time, however, they were not the only two candidates in the room. Princess Blanding, an activist and educator who is on the ballot as the nominee […]

A Strong Message From the Former Capital of the Confederacy: Governor Northam Signs Historic Voting Rights Act of Virginia

On Monday, Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia in Newport News. The groundbreaking law makes Virginia the first state in the South to adopt a Voting Rights Act and begin to undo the damage of years of targeted voter suppression and denial of constitutional rights. The law, which was passed […]

Victoria Virasingh to Challenge Congressman Don Beyer in VA-08 Primary Election

With all eyes laser-focused on Virginia’s 2021 Gubernatorial race between Terry McAullife (D) and Glenn Youngkin (R) this November, another election cycle looms just around the corner with Virginia’s 2022 midterm elections in the rear-view mirror. In VA-08, a progressive challenger has emerged seeking to unseat three-term incumbent and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor, Donald S. […]