The clean energy revolution will continue
Dominion Energy’s Whitehouse solar farm in Louisa County. (Dominion Energy) Eight years ago this week, I wrote a column titled, “Why Trump won’t stop the clean energy revolution.” Calling global…
Law students sue George Mason after objecting to a proposal to put tampons in male bathrooms
(Getty Images) Two law students in Northern Virginia are challenging George Mason University for allegedly violating their First and 14th Amendment rights, after the school ordered them to have no…
Trump hopes journalists, a last line of defense, will cower in the face of his threats
The Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at a rally in Mint Hill, North Carolina, in September. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Donald Trump, the once-and-future president, holds…
Casey urges patience in vote-counting for Pa. U.S. Senate race as McCormick returns to Connecticut
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick speaks at an election night party in Pittsburgh Nov. 5, 2024 (campaign photo) After the Associated Press called the race in his favor, GOP…
Virginians were among the most sleep-deprived on election night and more state headlines
The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “A Virginia toll road saved an RV-driving dad 20 minutes — and cost $569.”—Washington Post • “Virginians among most sleep-deprived on election night,…
The Weekly News Quiz: Nov. 7
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
Will Caron: Big Green Political Machine
Maui County pro-development candidates running for the county council were boosted by hundreds of thousands of dollars from a new super PAC with ties to the Hawaii carpenters union. All…
Panic Buttons For Schools? Hawaii Has A New System To Deal With Violence
The $7 million mobile security system also can be used by top state officials and lawmakers.
For Me, Voting In Person On Election Day Is About Culture, Not Politics
For minority communities voting hasn’t always been easy. The patriotism to go to the polls was passed down to modern generations.
Hawaii Should Be Proud Of Its International Film Festival
HIFF has the potential to become even better, but we all have a part to play in making that happen.