Delegate Delores Reyes, a Republican representing Loudoun County, took the floor in the House of Delegates chamber to warmly welcome the pro-life contingent, particularly highlighting visitors from her district.
Earle-Sears, the trailblazing Republican who made history as the first Black woman elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, took the podium to express deep appreciation to her dedicated staff.
Virginia Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
Senator Luther Cifers, argued passionately that mental health exceptions create a loophole that is difficult to regulate effectively. He pointed out that it is impossible for medical professionals to predict with certainty the mental health outcomes of either proceeding with an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term.
Christopher Head's remarks come at a critical juncture in the Virginia General Assembly, where Republican lawmakers are advancing measures to safeguard the unborn against what they describe as extreme Democratic proposals.
Senator Emily Jordan, a Republican, passionately argued for the amendment, emphasizing crystal clear protections for what she described as fundamental rights. She pointed to multiple references in the legislation underscoring the need to provide care for infants born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
Senator Mark Obenshain, speaking at a recent session, highlighted the dangers posed by the proposal. He noted that 80 percent of Americans, including a majority in Virginia, support reasonable restrictions on abortion, such as parental notification and consent laws for minors.
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like 'mental health' that might enable procedures without the minor's family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor's long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
The amendments in question sought to impose reasonable health and safety regulations on abortion facilities, similar to those applied to other surgical centers, and...
Glen Sturtevant, representing Virginia's 10th Senate District, pointed out the amendment's language granting 'every individual' a fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
Delegate Delores Reyes, a Republican representing Loudoun County, took the floor in the House of Delegates chamber to warmly welcome the pro-life contingent, particularly highlighting visitors from her district.
Earle-Sears, the trailblazing Republican who made history as the first Black woman elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, took the podium to express deep appreciation to her dedicated staff.
Virginia Code Section 54.1-2825 explicitly prohibits tattooing or body piercing on individuals under 18 without specific exceptions, underscoring the recognition that minors lack the maturity for permanent body alterations without parental involvement.
Senator Luther Cifers, argued passionately that mental health exceptions create a loophole that is difficult to regulate effectively. He pointed out that it is impossible for medical professionals to predict with certainty the mental health outcomes of either proceeding with an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term.
Christopher Head's remarks come at a critical juncture in the Virginia General Assembly, where Republican lawmakers are advancing measures to safeguard the unborn against what they describe as extreme Democratic proposals.
Senator Emily Jordan, a Republican, passionately argued for the amendment, emphasizing crystal clear protections for what she described as fundamental rights. She pointed to multiple references in the legislation underscoring the need to provide care for infants born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
Senator Mark Obenshain, speaking at a recent session, highlighted the dangers posed by the proposal. He noted that 80 percent of Americans, including a majority in Virginia, support reasonable restrictions on abortion, such as parental notification and consent laws for minors.
Senator Cifers pointed out the ambiguity in terms like 'mental health' that might enable procedures without the minor's family knowing. He questioned whether it is reasonable to expect physicians to accurately assess a minor's long-term mental state regarding abortion, especially when the young person might not fully grasp the consequences.
Glen Sturtevant, representing Virginia's 10th Senate District, pointed out the amendment's language granting 'every individual' a fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
The author has just finished reading a news story by Markus Schmidt, the prolific journalist who writes for the Virginian-Pilot. This was a reprinting of an article that Mr. Schmidt had written for the Virginia Mercury, his employer.
Abigail Spanberger, the Virginia gubernatorial nominee, dodged reporters' difficult questions on hot topics for an entire year. She refused to provide Virginians with answers despite being given multiple chances to do so during a debate.
Fairfax County Public Schools faces a lawsuit over policies which allegedly force women students to share bathrooms and punishment students who refuse to use gender affirming pronouns. This could become a test case nationally for Title IX and free speech.
If ABC News reports are true -- that Fairfax County school staff arranged abortions and funded them for pregnant girls in 2021, without informing their parents -- then the state should take over the district.
Delegate Joshua Cole is running for re-election in Virginia’s 65th district which encompasses Fredericksburg and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania County. He is a far-left radical running in a centrist district.
hazala Hahmi is the Democratic nominee for Virginia's Lieutenant Governor. Hashmi has developed a record of social policies that are more appropriate for San Francisco or New York City, than the Commonwealth she is seeking to represent.
Abigail Spanberger may claim to be concerned about women's issues, but if Virginia voters elect her as governor this November, her policies could prove dangerous - and even deadly - for both women and infants.
All who are concerned with political indoctrination within Fairfax County Public Schools should read a recent article written by Stephanie Lundquist Arora. See 'A is for Abortion': Public high school teaches ABCs to celebrate Women's History Month.
Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday, March 21st, gave her opinion about a controversial set of politically-oriented posters which had been recently displayed in the halls of West Springfield High School.
The alphabet is not a common sight in America's high schools. Perhaps with plummeting standardized test scores and a substantial increase in English-as-a-second-language students in sanctuary districts, high school educators feel the need to review kindergarten basics.
Virginia Democrats, inspired by the wave of misleading abortion-until birth ballot measures in other red states sparked the House of Delegates session 2025 in Virginia by voting for an amendment to enshrine the right to abortion up until birth in state constitution.
Under current Virginia law, third-trimester abortions require approval from three doctors. The new amendment would reduce this requirement to just one doctor when a late-term abortion is deemed necessary to protect the life of the pregnant individual, or their physical or mental health, or when a physician determines the fetus is not viable.