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2 Years After Upper Big Branch Disaster, Coal Baron Blankenship Is Gone. What Else Has Changed?

Bruce Vail, In These Times. April 4, 2012.

As families of dead miners mark the second anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, there is little consolation in the way of improved safety laws or reforms.

5 Ways Virginia May Be the Worst State in the Nation

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. March 29, 2012.

It isn't known for being a bastion of liberalism, but even for a 'purplish' state, Virginia has taken extraordinarily conservative actions recently.

Meet the Governors Behind "State-Rape" Transvaginal Ultrasound Laws (It's Not Just Virginia)

Lizz Winstead, Comment Is Free. February 26, 2012.

Virginia's Bob McDonnell isn't the only governor who's backed terrifying new laws violating women's rights (and bodies).

More and More States Introduce Costly Anti-Immigration Bills

Seth Hoy, Immigration Impact. February 9, 2012.

Despite the devastating consequences of state immigration laws in Alabama and Arizona, legislators in other states have introduced similar enforcement bills this year.

Legislators Are Going to Unbelievable Lengths to Gouge Clean Water Laws and Cozy Up to Big Coal

Jeff Biggers, AlterNet. February 25, 2011.

'As an air-breather and a water-drinker, I take offense to the notion that coal company profits are more important than my children's lives.'

Major Blow to Public Health and the Environment: Virginia State Water Control Board Loses Authority Over Coal Mines

Environment News ServiceFebruary 9, 2011.

Legislation just passed in Virginia would take away the State Water Control Board's authority in protecting waters from waste coming from surface coal mines.

Who Really Has Blood on Their Hands? Not Brave Whistleblowers Like Private Bradley Manning

Cynthia Benjamin, AlterNet. August 5, 2010.

The whistleblowers who got out the Afghan Wikileaks documents deserve our deepest thanks.

Virginia AG and Tea Party Favorite Sues Scientist for Studying Climate Change

Emily Badger, Miller-McCune.com. May 30, 2010.

Ken Cuccinelli's lawsuit against climate scientist Michael Mann will have a chilling effect and could deter scientists from work in politically controversial fields.

If You Think the Civil War Ever Ended, Think Again

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. April 8, 2010.

But the larger issue is the notion that a Confederate History Month should be celebrated at all, with or without an overt mention of slavery.

What Tuesday's Election Results Mean for the Bigger Political Picture: Nada

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 4, 2009.

Everyone's spinning it otherwise, of course.

VA Gubernatorial Candidate's Stutter Mocked By GOP Rival's Camp

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. October 5, 2009.

"We need people who can communicate," Sheila Johnson, a high-profile backer of Bob McDonnell said, as the GOP candidate stood by.

Hardline Anti-Immigration Group Targets VA Immigrants ... and Kids

Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact. June 16, 2009.

Educating U.S. citizens is an investment in our future, not a sunk cost.

Terry McAuliffe's Political Funeral Video

Jan Frel, AlterNet. June 10, 2009.

We all knew it was strange that McAuliffe should run for governor. This video captures the essence of his hollow existence.

Equal Rights: Iowa, Vermont, DC ... Virginia next?

Adam Green, Open Left. April 9, 2009.

"As a delegate, I'll make it one of my top priorities to ensure civil liberties for all Virginians."

Clueless GOP Insider Spills Party Secret

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. February 12, 2009.

Republicans continue to embarrass themselves on Twitter.

Idiot: GOP Rep. Cantor Attacks Union With Profanity-Laced Web Video (NSFW)

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post. February 11, 2009.

Virginia Republican Eric Cantor is in hot water after responding to critics with a profane web video.

The Importance of Obama's Stimulus Speech

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. January 8, 2009.

"I know the scale of this plan is unprecedented, but so is the severity of our situation."

Tragedy Recorded on Video: Watch a Man Evicted From His Home

Garland McLaurin, American News Project. December 12, 2008.

On a cold December morning, ANP witnessed an increasingly common, but rarely documented, tragedy.

Virginia: The New Florida?

Andrew Gumbel, TheNation.com. November 4, 2008.

Some key Obama strongholds are close to a standstill as record numbers of voters cast their ballots.

Virginia: Monday Court Action Could Benefit GOP

Steven Rosenfeld, November 3, 2008.

Late-breaking legal action on Monday could benefit John McCain if that state's vote is close.

GOP's 2008 Legal Strategy: Target Every Battleground State

Steven Rosenfeld, November 1, 2008.

So much for McCain's claim that "the fabric of democracy" is being torn. It's only being ruffled by Republicans in battleground states.

Voting Watch: Twelve States To Follow on Election Day

Electionline.org, October 31, 2008.

If there's going to be voting problems on Election Day, chances are it will be in these 12 states.

Republican Congressman's Staffers Physically Assault Democratic Trackers

Ryan Powers, ThinkProgress. October 27, 2008.

Watch as Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) stands idly by while his goons do the dirty work.

Voter Rolls Grow As States Help Poor People Register

Scott Novakowski, Demos.org. October 7, 2008.

As North Carolina, Michigan, Virginia and Missouri ask public aid recipients if they want to register to vote, thousands of new voters are added.

Some Swing States Not Prepared for Voting Problems in November

Common Cause, September 16, 2008.

A survey of 10 swing states suggests Florida, Georgia and Virginia may have the most problems on Election Day.