Leaders

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (755+ words) Trustee campaign material that condemns rainbow flags is being met with outrage of all kinds, written complaints and, in one case, a cease-and-desist order. “People are trying to advance their politics and their issues while simultaneously calling teachers ideologues and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (394+ words) Former United States President Barack Obama has said he believes governments around the world could perform better if women were given the opportunity to lead for two years. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with renowned historian Doris Kearns…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1818+ words) Nathan Alderman | September 23, 2026 By the time she made her final address as the at-large member of the Albemarle County School Board, Allison Spillman’s self-appointed enemies had been celebrating for more than a week. A local podcaster placed a prop bet…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (473+ words) But I suppose pleasant surprises in politics aren’t supposed to last. Now, in September 2026, I am shocked to learn the Democratic nominee for governor, Dr. Amy Acton, has taken a more rightward, more reactionary and more ignorant position on trans…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (169+ words) Adrienne Clark Del Valle, author of “Life After Loss”, talks about finding your identity. She explained her advice of having a personal Authentic Identity event. Champions For Justice law, Attorney Norman Harris also joined the discussion. He works with youth…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (347+ words) “No One Spoke Up For Me” Jelena Dokic’s New Mission: Helping 1,000 Girls Find Their Voice Medianet News Hub “No One Spoke Up For Me” Jelena Dokic’s New Mission: Helping 1,000 Girls Find Their Voice Former tennis champion, bestselling author, commentator and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (431+ words) Oscar winner Sian Heder uses her ‘rare moment of power’ to tackle the story of disability rights legend Judy Heumann "CODA," Heder's 2021 film, won three Academy Awards, including best picture and adapted screenplay. Her latest, "Being Heumann," opens the Toronto…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (264+ words) MILWAUKEE — The United Steelworkers program gives women a place to share experiences, advocate for better working conditions, and develop future leaders. Linda Peterson, Women of Steel Coordinator for Sub-District 7, says having that support is critical. “So many times we run…...

4+ week, 14+ hour ago   (421+ words) Damon R. Carbajal, an educator and director at the LGBTQ+ youth nonprofit Glisten, shares practical ways parents and other adults can ease the transition back to school for LGBTQ+ students. Every student deserves to feel supported at school. If you're a…...