Mark
@sonofisaac.bsky.social
journamalism in RVA, previously cvizzle
The last story I wrote for Richmond magazine is up. VCU library uploaded some fascinating police surveillance footage of questionable use for RPD but provides a fascinating glimpse at the Civil Rights Era in #rva.
Humanizing History
VCU preserves Civil Rights-era police recordings.
richmondmagazine.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The last story I wrote for Richmond magazine is up. VCU library uploaded some fascinating police surveillance footage of questionable use for RPD but provides a fascinating glimpse at the Civil Rights Era in #rva.
Written by me!
www.richmonder.org/legalizing-m...
www.richmonder.org/legalizing-m...
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Written by me!
www.richmonder.org/legalizing-m...
www.richmonder.org/legalizing-m...
They can’t keep getting away with this.
Moana | Official Teaser (live action) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYF...
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
They can’t keep getting away with this.
starting off strong today with a misdiagnosed case of hand, foot, and mouth disease that was actually “lip licking eczema”
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
starting off strong today with a misdiagnosed case of hand, foot, and mouth disease that was actually “lip licking eczema”
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My second story for The Richmonder!! With a new governor, I dive into what that means for recreational cannabis in Virginia, long rejected by Youngkin:
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
“Legalization can play a huge role in reducing unnecessary criminalization that has disproportionately affected some communities.”
www.richmonder.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
My second story for The Richmonder!! With a new governor, I dive into what that means for recreational cannabis in Virginia, long rejected by Youngkin:
My second story for The Richmonder!! With a new governor, I dive into what that means for recreational cannabis in Virginia, long rejected by Youngkin:
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
“Legalization can play a huge role in reducing unnecessary criminalization that has disproportionately affected some communities.”
www.richmonder.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
My second story for The Richmonder!! With a new governor, I dive into what that means for recreational cannabis in Virginia, long rejected by Youngkin:
I don’t think they asked a young person before they named it “mid”
The Virginia Mobile ID is here!
We’re growing our partner list of businesses and organizations who have said YES to accepting the convenient and secure Virginia Mobile ID.
Keep an eye on our growing list of partners by visiting our website: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/mobile-id
We’re growing our partner list of businesses and organizations who have said YES to accepting the convenient and secure Virginia Mobile ID.
Keep an eye on our growing list of partners by visiting our website: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/mobile-id
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I don’t think they asked a young person before they named it “mid”
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Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
Curb Your Enthusiasm, season 11, episode 1
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Curb Your Enthusiasm, season 11, episode 1
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Gov-Elect Spanberger wants the University of Virginia to pause its search for a president until she can appoint the rest of the board. Democrats in the Virginia Senate didn't confirm a number of Governor Glenn Youngkin's nominees. And the new Prez would replace Jim Ryan, who Trump admin pushed out.
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Gov-Elect Spanberger wants the University of Virginia to pause its search for a president until she can appoint the rest of the board. Democrats in the Virginia Senate didn't confirm a number of Governor Glenn Youngkin's nominees. And the new Prez would replace Jim Ryan, who Trump admin pushed out.
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Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
kansasreflector.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Kirby Air Riders is perfection even as a test demo.
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Kirby Air Riders is perfection even as a test demo.
Really important read for reporters and editors!
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Really important read for reporters and editors!
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BREAKING: Democrat Jay Jones was elected Virginia attorney general after text message scandal, unseating GOP incumbent Jason Miyares.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Jay Jones was elected Virginia attorney general after text message scandal, unseating GOP incumbent Jason Miyares.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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Hannity: The decision desk can now project that Democrat Jay Jones will become Virginia's next attorney general?!?!?!
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Hannity: The decision desk can now project that Democrat Jay Jones will become Virginia's next attorney general?!?!?!
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JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Reposted by Mark
BREAKING: Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor’s race in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican John Reid. She is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor’s race in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican John Reid. She is the first Indian American and first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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RACE CALLED: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi wins the race for Virginia lieutenant governor, AP projects.
Find the latest on the Virginia lieutenant governor's race: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-lieutenant-governor-race-nov-4-2025
Find the latest on the Virginia lieutenant governor's race: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-lieutenant-governor-race-nov-4-2025
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 AM
RACE CALLED: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi wins the race for Virginia lieutenant governor, AP projects.
Find the latest on the Virginia lieutenant governor's race: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-lieutenant-governor-race-nov-4-2025
Find the latest on the Virginia lieutenant governor's race: https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-lieutenant-governor-race-nov-4-2025