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Target practice

When the National Newspaper Association announced a boycott of national retailer Target after the company ended its DEI programs in January, some people wondered if it would work — and if finding another place to shop was worth the effort …

New remittance tax adds burden for poor families abroad by David W. Marshall

For those of us who are not living in poverty, we may not fully understand the plight suffered by those who are poor.

Social housing could counter Wall Street greed by Garrett Brand

There are few things more important than our homes. Alongside providing our shelter, homes are where we make memories with friends and family — where bonds are formed and strengthened.

Debate at state

Once again, Virginia State University was left hanging by a politician during an election season.

Federal overreach seeks to undermine the success of America’s Black mayors, by Marc H. Morial

American cities reflect the soul of the nation.

Let’s fight crime, not each other, by Clarence Page

When your only tool is a hammer, psychiatrist Abraham Maslow famously observed, all problems begin to look like nails.

Statues of limitations

You may be aware that time is running out to share your opinion on what should be done with the statues of Confederate leaders that once stood on Monument Avenue and elsewhere in the city.

Dee

It’s been a few weeks since we mourned the loss of America’s big brother, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who portrayed “Theo” Huxtable on NBC’s “The Cosby Show.”

Fighting for justice and democracy with Jasmine Crockett

“When you have people that are this extreme, they will do anything and everything to maintain power. The only thing that will stop them is us.” — Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Time for Dems to get serious about their future

Gee, what’s happened to the “silly season” of U.S. politics?

Sketchy groups send confusing Social Security mailers to seniors

My mother-in-law is all the rage with charitable groups, particularly the ones that are opaque at best and deceptive at worst in their snail mail.

Reimbursing language learners?

I have a question that needs to be answered

Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul agree: Sing!, by Jason D. Thompson

What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like?

Shifting into school

This school year will mark the first time Richmond Public Schools implements a “staggered” start to the school year.

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