Tag: Virginia

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University of Virginia president refuses to scrub Thomas Jefferson from speech

Philip Wegmann · November 14, 2016 9:58 pm

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote that "all men are created equal." In 2016, U.Va. faculty says he undermines "unity, equality, and civility." (iStock photo)

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University of Virginia professors: Stop quoting Thomas Jefferson

Philip Wegmann · November 14, 2016 5:48 pm

Donald Trump's surprise victory, owing much to differential turnout, resembles the surprise defeats, contrary to most polls, of establishment positions in 2016 referenda in Britain and Colombia. (AP Photo)

Donald Trump’s astounding victory: How and why

Michael Barone · November 9, 2016 10:39 pm

The measure would have made the state's anti-union right-to-work law a part of the state constitution. (Dean Hoffmeyer /Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Virginia rejects right-to-work constitutional amendment

Sean Higgins · November 9, 2016 4:42 am

The proposed meal tax in Fairfax would not have exceeded 4 percent. If approved, the revenue would have gone to schools and county services. (Examiner File)

Fairfax County, Va., rejects meals tax

Pete Kasperowicz · November 9, 2016 4:26 am

Top supporters of Donald Trump expressed confidence in the Republican presidential nominee's chances late Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Trump loyalists optimistic inside Trump HQ: ‘This is not a mindless reaction by Americans’

Gabby Morrongiello · November 9, 2016 3:36 am

The state's support for Hillary Clinton also was likely buoyed by her decision to tap Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., as her running mate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Clinton squeaks out a win in Virginia

Susan Crabtree · November 9, 2016 3:28 am

Trump isn't simply underperforming Romney, he's doing much worse. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump badly underperforming in Virginia’s DC suburbs

Timothy P. Carney · November 9, 2016 2:29 am

University of Virginia administrator Nicole Eramo, center, leaves the federal courthouse in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. (Ryan M. Kelly /The Daily Progress via AP)

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Rolling Stone to cough up $3 million over gang-rape hoax

Ashe Schow · November 8, 2016 5:31 pm

The suspect told police he believed it was his "constitutional right to carry a pistol anywhere." It's unclear whether Bruce knew it is illegal to carry a firearm on White House property. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Man sporting face mask, gun near White House detained

Anna Giaritelli · November 8, 2016 2:31 am

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was scheduled to start speaking at 9:30 p.m., but did not take the stage until several hours later due to stops in Pennsylvania and Michigan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump holds midnight rally for thousands in Virginia

Ryan Lovelace · November 7, 2016 8:25 am

"Virginia we got work to do. We have three days to go," said Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Mike Pence urges Northern Virginia voters to ‘be confident’ on Election Day

Ryan Lovelace · November 6, 2016 1:27 am