Tracing roots
In 1808, the trans-Atlantic slave trade was abolished in the United States, but the horrors of slavery raged on for nearly six more decades. Between 1810 and 1860, approximately 1 […]
‘No turning back’
By Kristin O’Donoghue News that former Vice President Mike Pence would be appearing at UVA last week to deliver a speech titled “How to Save America from the Woke Left” […]
In brief: Pipeline rally, Unite the Right legal fees, and more
For the win A sense of hope and victory was strong among the over 200 people who attended a virtual, national rally to stop construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. […]
Guiding lights
It’s been over two years since a local resident threw the Court Square slave auction marker into the James River, and Charlottesville is slowly—yet surely—moving toward erecting a new memorial. […]
Complicated legacy
Timing is everything, and that can certainly be said of Montpelier Foundation co-founder William Lewis’ new book, which traces the history and extensive renovation of the fourth U.S. president’s former […]
Bridging divides
Political polarization in the U.S. is extreme. People watch cable news networks that confirm their existing biases; Facebook offers an “unfriend” option, which encourages ideological homogeneity on feeds. A program […]
Building blocks
By Matt Dhillon There is a moment when our things stop being our things and begin their new life as trash. It is the frighteningly casual act of throwing something […]
In brief: FOIA troubles, doctor found guilty, and more
Fogel FOIA response from city How much has the City of Charlottesville paid out in settlements for claims of police misconduct? That’s what attorney Jeff Fogel hoped to learn when […]
Not enough
A student-led campaign to pressure the University of Virginia to fully withdraw its investments in the fossil fuel industry has gained momentum in recent years with petitions and public protests. […]
Power struggle
Nearly two weeks after the Montpelier Foundation Board voted to reverse an agreement to share power with the Montpelier Descendants Committee, the force of the backlash has dismayed the board’s […]