Another bill signed by Spanberger would let localities give furloughed federal workers going without pay during a government shutdown more time to pay personal property taxes. vadogwood.com/2026/04/10/s...

On Wednesday, the state teachers union circulated a petition saying, "any collective bargaining legislation must fully include public sector employees, including school employees. A strong bill that protects these rights without carveouts is essential." actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

Inbox: Former Rep. Luria calls on Rep. Kiggans to denounce Virginia GOP group using KKK imagery to target Black voters

SEIU Virginia told Dogwood it was giving a $500,000 donation to the “Yes” campaign to “ensure that working people in Virginia have the information they need to vote.” vadogwood.com/2026/04/09/v...

This Richmonder told me she voted "Yes" on Virginia Democrats’ redistricting referendum as a way of pushing back on the Trump administration.

Virginia Capital 71: Campus workers urge Spanberger to have their backs

Plus, a book recommendation to help make sense of the current political moment.

Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f...

College and university workers urge Spanberger to include them in collective bargaining bill With the clock ticking on Gov. Abigail Spanberger to act on the bills sent to her by the Virginia General Assembly, campus workers hope a petition can help push her to add them back into the public-se...

With the clock ticking on Spanberger to act on the bills sent to her by the General Assembly, campus workers hope a petition can help push her to add them back into the public-sector collective bargaining legislation awaiting her signature. vadogwood.com/2026/04/02/c...

Virginia leaders pledge to fight Trump’s ‘illegal’ executive order restricting mail-in voting Virginia Democrats are denouncing President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list.

Virginia Democrats are denouncing President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list. vadogwood.com/2026/04/01/v...

Group tied to tech billionaire Peter Thiel backs anti-redistricting campaign New details have emerged about funding for the political group that’s been sending out deceptive mailers in the fight over Virginia’s redistricting referendum.

New details have emerged about funding for the political group that’s been sending out deceptive mailers in the fight over Virginia’s redistricting referendum. vadogwood.com/2026/04/01/g...

Very much enjoyed this one. Unnerving in its portrayal of how we got here, especially regarding Iran and ICE

Virginia Capital 70: What The Washington Post got wrong about collective bargaining in Virginia

Plus, which Virginia hospitals are at the greatest risk of closing because of federal spending cuts.

Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f...

Virginia home care workers fight for collective bargaining rights A bill that would lift Virginia’s ban on public sector bargaining may exclude underpaid and in-demand home care workers. They’re fighting back.

A bill that would lift Virginia’s ban on public sector bargaining may exclude underpaid and in-demand home care workers. They’re fighting back. vadogwood.com/2026/02/24/v...

Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.

“They’re building these data centers, they’re building the power infrastructure through our homes, and they don’t seem to care,” Subramanyam said.

Progressive Dem eyes Virginia congressional bid amid possible redistricting State Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke says he supports Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and an end to US military support for Israel.

Here's my Q&A with Del. Rasoul about his possible congressional bid, redistricting, and his take on the future for Democrats: vadogwood.com/2025/12/09/p...

I tried asking @samrasoul.bsky.social about his legislative accomplishments. Most politicians take the opportunity to brag. Rarely do I get this kind of response: "The reality is no matter how much we've accomplished, it always feels like we've never done enough."

More to come in a Q&A

Excited about my new planner

Wondering what makes more sense: declaring a candidacy for a district that may/likely will be redrawn or forming an exploratory committee to announce if and when the new districts come out

A Mysterious Company Came to Town With a $165 Billion Idea

Kind of interesting that New Mexico data centers can build their own power plants but these so-called "microgrids" are exempt from the state's clean energy standards www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/b...

Cancelled Spotify

Best books I read this year

The tree is aglow in Manassas

Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.

My coverage of a data center town hall held in Ashburn last night: vadogwood.com/2025/12/05/v...

Evictions are on the rise in Virginia. Lawmakers are trying to address the crisis Tens of thousands of Virginians are kicked out of their homes every year.

Evictions are on the rise in Virginia. Can lawmakers reverse the trend? vadogwood.com/2025/12/04/e...

Some local electeds out for Spanberger and Obama

A person wearing a blanket with Obama images on it in Norfolk

Waiting for Obama and Spanberger rally to kick off in Norfolk

Let me be clear:

I’m going to Norfolk.

Spanberger rallies Latino voters in Alexandria amid growing distrust of government, deportation fears The impacts of the Trump administration’s mass deportation program mean fewer Latinos are showing up to their jobs while those who do risk being assaulted at work.

And here's my story: vadogwood.com/2025/10/30/s...

Event was hyped. US Sen. Ruben Gallego gave some remarks before heading back to Washington for a vote. Labor icon Dolores Huerta was there leading chants of “Sí, se puede.” Spanberger spoke at length in what I’m told was good Spanish. Buttons are from a vendor outside.