Washington Post – Politics:
The congressional redistricting fight is tainting the governor’s image, one Democrat said: “This should be a flashing red light for Democrats everywhere.”
Author: Gregory S. Schneider
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Underground Railroad museum says Trump administration cut funds over race
Washington Post – Politics:
The founders of an Underground Railroad history site in Albany, N.Y., claim the Trump administration’s funding cuts were aimed at marginalizing Black history.
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Why Democrats are counting on Virginia to thwart Trump’s plans
Washington Post – Politics:
The party’s well-funded canvassing and advertising campaign for a referendum that could add four blue seats to Congress has Republicans scrambling to respond.
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Spanberger signs bill that could help Democrats gain four House seats
Washington Post – Politics:
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed legislation that includes congressional redistricting maps that could favor Democrats 10-1 if voters pass a referendum.
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Virginia’s Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Washington Post – Politics:
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) said Thursday that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response.
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The Trump administration removed a slavery exhibit. A judge ordered it restored.
Washington Post – Politics:
A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.
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Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress
Washington Post – Politics:
The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court’s ruling against it.
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Virginia Democrats quickly send proposed redistricting map to Spanberger
Washington Post – Politics:
Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly sent proposed congressional maps that favor their party to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) Tuesday as part of a budget package.
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Judge rules Virginia Democrats violated law with redistricting amendment
Washington Post – Politics:
The process Virginia Democrats used in an effort to create more blue-leaning congressional seats was invalid, a judge said. Democrats vowed to appeal.