Sign of the Times
Last week, we published a photo of the entryway to the former Richmond Times-Dispatch headquarters, calling attention to the impression left on the building where the letters of the former daily newspaper once proclaimed its existence.
King’s triple threat, revisited by Julianne Malveaux
We are living in a time of deep and dangerous instability.
Who fears impeachment? by Clarence Page
President Donald Trump is afraid of getting impeached again. He said as much last week.
King was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income by Tarah Williams and Andrew Bloeser
Each year on the holiday that bears his name, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his immense contributions to the struggle for racial equality.
We must finish the work Dr. King died doing by Ben Jealous
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. honestly is to remember that he was organizing to make the dream real — and to decide whether we are willing to carry that dangerous, unfinished work forward.
Staying the course
At the start of the new year, we believe it is important to return to our foundation and clearly restate the mission of the Richmond Free Press.
Scott’s bold giving is transforming HBCUs and communities by Marc H. Morial
“It’s easy to focus on the methods of civic participation that make news, and hard to imagine the importance of the things we do each day with our own minds and hearts.
What happens when Black students’ civil rights are violated? by David W. Marshall
The Lady Justice statue, often seen in courthouses, has become the most recognized symbol of American justice.
SCC approved Dominion’s gas plant. Now, it’s reconsidering — here’s why by Ivy Main
The State Corporation Commission is reconsidering its approval of Dominion Energy Virginia’s 944-megawatt gas peaker plant, weeks after granting the utility permission to build it.
Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republicans by Charlie Hunt
The midterm elections for Congress won’t take place until November, but already a record number of members have declared they will not run again — 43 in the House and 10 in the Senate.
Why the rise of ‘AI Jesus’ demands a moral response from the church by Barbara Reynolds
Sooner rather than later, there must be an outcry that technology has crossed a sacred line. A growing wave of AI-powered religious apps now allows users to “text with Jesus,” “talk to the Bible” and even hold conversations with AI …
Holding vape shops accountable is a step toward safer communities
After reading the article in the Richmond Free Press entitled “Blowback,” I thank all the officials who have worked diligently to require vape shop owners to be responsible business owners in communities that are often low-income communities of color.
Honor America’s birthday by fighting for freedom, again by Ben Jealous
America has a big birthday in 2026. Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976.
White privilege is not for everyone by David W. Marshall
We can all learn a lot from James Troiano, the retired New Jersey Superior Court judge. In 2017, Troiano ruled in favor of giving leniency to a then-16- year-old boy accused of raping an intoxicated 16-year-old girl at a basement …
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