The Department of Homeland Security will collect information from social media accounts of naturalized and permanent residents starting October 18. Illustration by Elise Degarmo.
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As Virginia’s millennials come of age — the demographic, which comprises of a third of eligible voters — they’re in position to play a key role in Tuesday’s statewide elections.
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Thousands join Obama, Northam ahead of Nov. 7 electionIn his return to the political arena, President Barack Obama highlighted the importance of voting for the entire Democratic ticket in this year’s gubernatorial election, at the Richmond Convention Center on Oct. 19.
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VCU students voted at higher rate than nation in 2016VCU students voted at a higher rate than all eligible voters in the U.S. in the 2016 presidential election, according to a new report.
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Following DACA decision, VCU student advocates meet with VCU President Michael Rao, hold rallyStudents rallied in front of Cabell Library today to raise awareness about undocumented immigrant rights and fears following President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.
Trump to phase out DACAFollowing a week of rallies and meetings, immigrant rights groups and the VCU community have vowed to protect those affected by the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Hundreds march to protest gun violence and NRA advertisementsThe Women's March organized a massive rally outside the National Rifle Association headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia to protest gun violence and recent advertisements released by the organization.
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VCU receives historic $25 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationThe internationally recognized Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded VCU’s School of Engineering $25 million dollars to develop a revamped medical institute this week.
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Policy poll explores free speech, discrimination on campusHalf of Virginians think universities should protect students from discriminatory rhetoric even if it imposes on the freedom of speech, according to a new poll released by the L. Douglas Wilder School.
Seven arrest at pro-Confederate rally on Monument Avenue |
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Seven people were arrested at the pro-Confederate rally to protect the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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Tangier Island is home to roughly 450 residents. Their way of life is threatened by rising sea levels and land erosion- all effects of climate change.
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An in-depth profile piece highlighting the struggles and journey of a Syrian refugee family that newly resettled on the outskirts of Richmond.
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Groups urge officials to do more for city’s immigrants |
Local church opens doors to displaced city residents |
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ICE out of RVA held a rally and attended a City Council meeting to call for Richmond to be declared a sanctuary city.
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After a local park was closed off to the public for renovations, Richmond's homeless were left without a place to sleep and gather.
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McEachin takes home the win |
A local hip-hop group welcomes everyone in the community to embrace their inner dancer.
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Democratic candidate Donald McEachin took home the win on Election Night for the 4th Congressional District against his opponent Mike Wade.
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'Divided we fall' | The Sikh-American experienceSikhism boasts over 25 million followers worldwide, making it the fifth largest religion in the world, according to SikhNet.com.
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This is what #DiversityOnTheHill looks likeA social media campaign I curated to counter Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan's, 'selfie' that seemed to forget minority staffers and interns on Capitol Hill. #DiversityOnTheHill
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