Virginia Review of Politics
Op-Eds
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The mirage of the GOP’S economic authority
The GOP’S decades-old edge on economic policy has evaporated, as an affordability crisis, market instability, rising debt, and a costly Middle East war erode the party’s core strength. Opportunistic Democratic candidates are converting their old vulnerability into real congressional gains ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Reproductive freedom on the line: Vote yes on Question One
What does the Reproductive Freedom Amendment mean and why is it important that Virginians vote yes?
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Zohran Mamdani: A beacon of hope in an era of political darkness
The change and hope that New York’s Mayor, Zohran Mamdani has provided on a global scale.
Interviews
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Community resistance and response to ICE in Minneapolis: An interview with David Snyder
Community leader David Snyder gives a glimpse into on-ground community resistance to ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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The Other Owen Andrews: An Interview With A Maryland Hoo, Green Party Lt. Governor Candidate
Owen Emmett Andrews, VRoP Editor-In-Chief, gathers insights from Owen Silverman Andrews, Maryland’s Green Party Lieutenant Governor candidate for 2026.
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An interview with Russell Witt and Jacob Sellers
Dr. Witt is a surgical oncologist and medical scientist at UVA, specializing in soft tissue sarcoma and melanoma; Jacob Sellers is a full-time researcher under Dr. Witt, focusing on cancer drugs dabrafenib and trametinib.
Features
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There’s a pill for that: Fixing America’s supplement industry
The supplement industry uses a policy loophole to gain sales, but at the cost of the consumer. Reclassifying supplements as over-the-counter drugs would reform regulation over these companies.
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Can America’s Center Hold?
Religious conflict in the U.S. and lessons from the Irish.
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A Safe Place to Disagree: What Happens When Students Debate Their Professors
Against the backdrop of a divided America, the Think Again UVA event “Disagree with a Professor” offered something needed in times like these: a space that welcomes disagreement.