Virginia Senate Rejects Antisemitism Fighter's Appointment
Ken Marcus, appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to the George Mason University Board of Visitors, had his appointment rejected by the Virginia Senate, prompting condemnation from the Combat Antisemitism Movement due to rising antisemitic threats on campus and Marcus's expertise in combatin...
Virginia Senate Rejects Antisemitism Fighter's Appointment
Ken Marcus, appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to the George Mason University Board of Visitors, had his appointment rejected by the Virginia Senate, prompting condemnation from the Combat Antisemitism Movement due to rising antisemitic threats on campus and Marcus's expertise in combatin...
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52% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested for Breaking Babies' Legs
A Virginia nurse, Erin Strotman, was arrested for allegedly breaking the legs of multiple premature babies in her care at Henrico Doctors' Hospital; video evidence led to charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse, with a potential 30-year sentence.
Nurse Arrested for Breaking Babies' Legs
A Virginia nurse, Erin Strotman, was arrested for allegedly breaking the legs of multiple premature babies in her care at Henrico Doctors' Hospital; video evidence led to charges of malicious wounding and felony child abuse, with a potential 30-year sentence.
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64% Bias Score
Virginia Prison Inmates' Self-Immolation Highlights Abuse Allegations
Six inmates at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison partially burned themselves in September 2024 to protest alleged intolerable conditions, including excessive solitary confinement, medical neglect, and physical abuse by officers; prison officials considered charging them for medical treatment but ult...
Virginia Prison Inmates' Self-Immolation Highlights Abuse Allegations
Six inmates at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison partially burned themselves in September 2024 to protest alleged intolerable conditions, including excessive solitary confinement, medical neglect, and physical abuse by officers; prison officials considered charging them for medical treatment but ult...
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40% Bias Score
Virginia Democrats Maintain Legislative Edge in Special Elections
Virginia Democrats narrowly held onto their legislative majorities in three special elections held this week, defying expectations as Republicans looked to capitalize on President Trump's election victories. Turnout was about 19% in Loudoun County, and the results have sparked national interest in t...
Virginia Democrats Maintain Legislative Edge in Special Elections
Virginia Democrats narrowly held onto their legislative majorities in three special elections held this week, defying expectations as Republicans looked to capitalize on President Trump's election victories. Turnout was about 19% in Loudoun County, and the results have sparked national interest in t...
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48% Bias Score
Massive Explosives Cache Found at Virginia Man's Home
Brad Spafford, a Virginia man, was arrested for illegal firearm possession; a subsequent search uncovered over 150 suspected pipe bombs, some labeled "lethal", leading to concerns about potential threats against political figures, prompted by a neighbor's report.
Massive Explosives Cache Found at Virginia Man's Home
Brad Spafford, a Virginia man, was arrested for illegal firearm possession; a subsequent search uncovered over 150 suspected pipe bombs, some labeled "lethal", leading to concerns about potential threats against political figures, prompted by a neighbor's report.
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48% Bias Score
Democratic Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger's Gubernatorial Bids Offer Path Forward for Party
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives, Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (VA), are running for governor in 2025, focusing on economic issues and pragmatic solutions to regain voter trust after the 2024 election losses. Their campaigns offer a potential model for the Democratic Party's future.
Democratic Reps. Sherrill and Spanberger's Gubernatorial Bids Offer Path Forward for Party
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives, Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (VA), are running for governor in 2025, focusing on economic issues and pragmatic solutions to regain voter trust after the 2024 election losses. Their campaigns offer a potential model for the Democratic Party's future.
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40% Bias Score
Virginia Senate Rejects Antisemitism Scholar's Nomination Amidst GMU Incidents
The Virginia State Senate's Democratic majority rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin's nomination of Kenneth Marcus, a prominent antisemitism scholar, to George Mason University's Board of Visitors, despite recent antisemitic incidents on campus and Marcus's work combating the issue there.
Virginia Senate Rejects Antisemitism Scholar's Nomination Amidst GMU Incidents
The Virginia State Senate's Democratic majority rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin's nomination of Kenneth Marcus, a prominent antisemitism scholar, to George Mason University's Board of Visitors, despite recent antisemitic incidents on campus and Marcus's work combating the issue there.
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48% Bias Score
Virginia Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stockpiling Largest-Ever FBI Explosives Cache
A Virginia man, Brad Spafford, was arrested for possessing approximately 150 pipe bombs and other homemade explosives, the largest number in FBI history; he also allegedly used President Biden's photo for target practice, leading to felony charges and pretrial detention.
Virginia Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stockpiling Largest-Ever FBI Explosives Cache
A Virginia man, Brad Spafford, was arrested for possessing approximately 150 pipe bombs and other homemade explosives, the largest number in FBI history; he also allegedly used President Biden's photo for target practice, leading to felony charges and pretrial detention.
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48% Bias Score
Richmond Water Crisis Shuts Down Virginia Capitol, Exposes Infrastructure Failures
A water treatment plant failure in Richmond, Virginia, caused a city-wide water shortage, shutting down the state Capitol and schools; hospitals used tanker trucks, and the crisis sparked debates about infrastructure funding and political accountability.
Richmond Water Crisis Shuts Down Virginia Capitol, Exposes Infrastructure Failures
A water treatment plant failure in Richmond, Virginia, caused a city-wide water shortage, shutting down the state Capitol and schools; hospitals used tanker trucks, and the crisis sparked debates about infrastructure funding and political accountability.
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64% Bias Score
Nurse Arrested, Seven Infants Injured in Hospital NICU
A former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after seven male infants suffered unexplained injuries in the hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; the hospital temporarily closed its NICU pending the investigation.
Nurse Arrested, Seven Infants Injured in Hospital NICU
A former nurse at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, was arrested and charged with felony child abuse after seven male infants suffered unexplained injuries in the hospital's NICU between 2023 and 2024; the hospital temporarily closed its NICU pending the investigation.
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52% Bias Score
FBI Seizes Record Number of Homemade Explosives in Virginia
Federal agents in Virginia seized over 150 homemade pipe bombs from the home of Brad Spafford, exceeding the FBI's largest previous such seizure; Spafford was arrested for possession of an unregistered firearm, and faces further charges related to the explosives.
FBI Seizes Record Number of Homemade Explosives in Virginia
Federal agents in Virginia seized over 150 homemade pipe bombs from the home of Brad Spafford, exceeding the FBI's largest previous such seizure; Spafford was arrested for possession of an unregistered firearm, and faces further charges related to the explosives.
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48% Bias Score
Youngkin Proposes Budget Amendment with Tax Relief and Increased Funding
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin proposed a budget amendment including \$1.1 billion for car tax relief, a refundable income tax credit, tip tax elimination, and increased funding for schools and maternal health, fueled by a \$2-3 billion surplus; the plan faces bipartisan negotiations.
Youngkin Proposes Budget Amendment with Tax Relief and Increased Funding
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin proposed a budget amendment including \$1.1 billion for car tax relief, a refundable income tax credit, tip tax elimination, and increased funding for schools and maternal health, fueled by a \$2-3 billion surplus; the plan faces bipartisan negotiations.
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40% Bias Score