An open letter to Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chadwick Dotson regarding the hunger strike at Red Onion Supermax Prison, which began December 2023.
Red Onion Hunger Strike spotlights lack of transparency by VADOC leadership
Last year, a lot of incarcerated folks in Virginia thought the General Assembly had passed a law banning the use of solitary confinement. They had not: in fact, that law made some things worse. A group of men at Red Onion Supermax took matters into their own hands Dec. 26.
VMFA honors Community Makers
Five local community advocates were honored Feb. 15 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts as the museum held its sixth annual RVA Community Makers Award Program.
Federal judge: RPD discriminates against Black drivers
In an unusual move, a federal judge has found that the Richmond Police Department engages in discriminatory stops of Black drivers.
Community Advisory Group proposes use for vacant building at African Burial Ground
Inspired by the community effort that has artistically transformed an old abandoned building at the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, the Defenders’ Shockoe Bottom Community Advisory Group is proposing a similar redoing of the old sandwich shop that sits at the corner of East Broad Street and the CSX railroad tracks.
Uhuru 3 headed to trial
Last year, the federal government charged the Uhuru 3, outspoken opponents of U.S. support for Ukraine, with acting as unregistered agents of the Russian government.
Autumn 2023 Issue
The Autumn 2023 issue of The Virginia Defender was published on November 8, 2023. Click here for a full PDF.
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