Virginia Review of Politics
Op-Eds
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Why Georgia’s gubernatorial race represents the nation in a nutshell
Georgia has been one of the most politically contentious states over the last decade, and now it faces an intensely competitive primary on both sides of the aisle. The divisions we see, however, are not too unfamiliar from those around the nation and can give us valuable insights into what to expect moving forward.
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A legacy erased: How Trump’s executive orders dismantle the Biden agenda and erode democracy
By dismantling Biden’s domestic agenda and upending ongoing projects, the Trump administration is rejecting a model of governing that prioritized long-term growth and stability in favor of one without coherent goals.
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The reality of Olympic neutrality: Representing a country doesn’t mean agreeing with it
Olympians represent their countries on the world stage, but this has never meant total agreement. As politics increasingly shape the Games’ perceptions, the real challenge may be our response to athletes speaking as citizens as well as competitors.
Interviews
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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.
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An interview with Ann Oliva
A conversation with Ann Oliva, the current President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH).
Features
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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.
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It's a Mad, Mad World - or Is It?
The truth about Mean World Syndrome and the Sinclair Broadcast Group.