Pro-Palestine activists across Virginia are leaning hard into boycott, divestment and sanctions campaigns as Israel continues its assault on the Gaza Strip despite the announcement of a ceasefire on Oct. 10
The Virginia Defender endorses Charlie Schmidt for House of Delegates District 77
The Virginia Defender newspaper is proud to formally endorse the candidacy of our good friend and ally, attorney Charlie Schmidt, who has announced his candidacy for District 77 of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Summer/Fall 2025 Issue
The Summer/Fall 2025 edition of The Virginia Defender was published December 11, 2025.
Sudan, the Silent Victim: A brief overview
Sudan, a country of some 50 million people located south of Egypt, is facing a serious humanitarian crisis as the 2023 civil war drags on.
Fishback? A message from RIHD
An important message from RIHD to any individual granted parole through the Fishback provision of SB 793. If this describes your situation, they would like to hear from you.
A Call for a General Strike!
Read and endorse the Call for a General Strike.
Antiwar message raised at homeport of U.S. ships threatening Venezuela
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 22 — Of all the protests taking place around the world against escalating U.S. aggression against Venezuela, probably none are more significant than the one held today outside the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va., homeport for many of the Navy ships now stationed in the Caribbean.
The Virginia Defender 