More than 130 union members and supporters gathered in Byrd Park today for “Union Fest,” an event celebrating organized labor.
Unions & allies celebrate at 2nd annual Union Fest
The Virginia Defender
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.
VCU Uses Hundreds of Cops to Break Up Peaceful Protest
At about 8:30 this evening, Virginia Commonwealth University put out an alert that a “violent protest” was taking place on the campus of the state’s largest public university.
Richmond Highway Blockade Ups the Ante in Support for Palestine
By Phil Wilayto RICHMOND, Va., March 11 — At about 6:45 this morning, a multiracial group of nine young people chained themselves together and blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Interstate […]
Winter 2024 Issue
The Winter 2024 edition of The Virginia Defender was published February 21, 2024. Click here for a full PDF.
In Our Opinion: About the new prison Ombudsman position
Our take on the new Department of Corrections Ombudsman, now known as the Ombudsman Services Unit.
Letters to the Editor: Truth in Sentencing
A letter to the editor from Mr. Roy L. Perry-Bey, executive director of civil rights for the United Front for Justice, regarding Virginia’s Truth-in-Sentencing legislation. This legislation requires offenders to serve 85% of their imposed sentences. Additionally, Virginia is one of 8 states to have abolished parole.
Letters to the Editor: Every day is a struggle
A letter to the editor from Greg Azeez, regarding conditions at Red Onion supermax.
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