Once again, the United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to condemn the U.S. blockade of Cuba, first imposed in 1960 after the Cuban Revolution overthrew the U.S.-backed dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.
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Established in 2005 as The Richmond Defender, The Virginia Defender is a free community newspaper, published quarterly for the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality. Print distribution is currently 12,000 and statewide. The online publication launched in Summer 2020.
War in Sudan continues with no end in sight
“When two elephants fight, it is the grass that is trampled.” This East African proverb is an apt description of what is happening in the Republic of Sudan.
Anti-genocide protesters face heavy charges; not so with cops
Richmond has been seeing a sharp escalation on the part of law enforcement in respect to pro-Palestinian activities. Not that harsh police tactics are new: Recall this past April’s violent breakup of a peaceful Gaza solidarity encampment at Virginia Commonwealth University by campus, city and state police.
While Israeli genocide expands, pro-Palestinian actions spread across Va.
Despite organizing in an increasingly hostile and repressive environment, pro-Palestinian activism across the Commonwealth is strong, growing and adapting to ever-changing obstacles imposed by the state.
In Our Opinion: And now to work.
Preparing for what comes after the 2024 presidential election.
Crisis & Cover-up at Red Onion Super-Max
In May 2023, an inmate at Red Onion Super-Max set himself on fire in order to be transferred out of the institution where he feared for his life. At least two more men have taken the same desperate action since.
Autumn 2024 Issue
The Autumn 2024 edition of The Virginia Defender was published November 6, 2024. Click here for a full PDF.
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