Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger used the 2026 March on Washington to champion voting rights and announce that her administration restored voting rights to 100,000 eligible Virginians....
Ben Jealous argues that America's long struggle for voting rights offers critical lessons for today, urging readers to remember the nation's history of expanding democracy while...
The NAACP Virginia State Conference has launched Freedom Summer VA 2.0 during Juneteenth Freedom Week, aiming to educate, register, and mobilize voters across Virginia while increasing...
A recent Wason Center survey shows Democratic candidates leading in all three major statewide contests in Virginia just as early voting gets underway, with Spanberger ahead...
NNPA President Dr. Benjamin Chavis urges Black-owned media to combat misinformation, mobilize communities, and drive historic voter turnout in 2026 amid rising far-right extremism. #BlackPress #NNPA...
The National Civics Bee, launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, engages over 6,000 middle school students in testing their civic knowledge. This competition aims...
A new Wason Center poll reveals Kamala Harris holds an 11-point lead over Donald Trump in Virginia's upcoming election. Key issues driving voter decisions include inflation,...
As the 2024 election approaches, Michael A. Grant emphasizes the urgent need for all Americans to protect democracy by voting and safeguarding the integrity of the...
Tennessee State University (TSU) faces an uncertain future as Gov. Bill Lee dissolves its board, citing financial mismanagement, a move critics decry as an attack on...
The GOP's push on suspected voter fraud is revealed as an attempt to disenfranchise Black and Hispanic voters, according to a Washington Post study. With over...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
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From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
