Andrew Kerley
@AndrewKerley_
Executive Editor @TheCT• Intern @virginiascope • Writer @InkMagazine • Previously @SPJ_VCU @VCUCNS • @VCU ' • Tips: [email protected]
Twitter sucks now. Follow me on Bluesky! @ AndrewKerley.bsky.social (Haven’t come up with a good banner yet)
New from The Rotunda: The second article of our series chronicling Longwood’s use of eminent domain. From 1911-1990, Longwood repeatedly used the practice to expand its campus, displacing hundreds from the surrounding predominantly Black community. therotundaonline.com/article/2025/0…
Virginia Democrats look to reform university board appointment system in response to GOP influence @Virginiascope …giniapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com/p/virginia-dem…
Guessing calls to defund VCU weren’t in the script for the Democrats’ protect our schools press conference
At a press conference — former Gov. Wilder just called on the General Assembly and Gov. Youngkin to “act with urgency and clarity” to withhold funding universities that demonstrate financial mismanagement, specifically naming VCU’s failed redevelopment deal.
The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus released a statement condemning Democrats for calling another Privilages and Elections committee meeting for Monday — where they are likely to vote on more of Gov. Youngkin’s university board appointments. @Virginiascope
Democrats continue to outraise their opponents in most of the competitive House districts across the commonwealth. - @AndrewKerley_ open.substack.com/pub/virginiapo…
Yes, I think Donkey Kong Bananza is a better game than Super Mario Odyssey. It gives the most player agency in controlling the pace, challenge level and collectible engagement. Puzzles never wear out welcome, often broken up by action and fun exploration. washingtonpost.com/entertainment/…
Y’all think she’s included in that $200 million defense department contract
Had the new Grok waifu talk to Claude voice mode. Tell me this doesn't sound EXACTLY like an egirl trying to rizz up an autistic guy at an SF party?
INBOX: @GeorgeMasonU alum @SalimVASenate @JeremyMcPike and @sgpekarsky sign letter in support of GMU Pres as Trump's @TheJusticeDept opens Title IV investigation into the college. #VALeg
Thank goodness 🙏 open.spotify.com/episode/3Vnqhz…
Ran out of Virginia Press Room podcast episodes to catch up on and now my life is devoid of meaning @MichaelLeePope
A new report from JLARC today found that some school districts are misinterpreting a 2022 law when citing it as a reason for removing a book from a school library. open.substack.com/pub/virginiapo…
Ran out of Virginia Press Room podcast episodes to catch up on and now my life is devoid of meaning @MichaelLeePope
George Mason University's president appears to be the Trump administration’s next target. “They [GMU] have a board appointed by Youngkin, so they’re not going to be resistant in any way," political analyst Bob Holsworth said. virginiascope.com/george-masons-…
“We think the DOJ, Governor Youngkin, and Youngkin’s appointees” to GMU’s governing board ‘are trying to force President Washington out so they can hire an ideological ally who will impose the Governor’s political ideologies on Mason’s governance and curriculum.’”
New: When university president Gregory Washington received notice that the Trump administration had opened an investigation into complaints of antisemitism, he was “perplexed.” But there are signs it may be part of a coordinated campaign to oust him. propub.li/3IhdnLf
My latest for @Virginiascope: Senate Democrats are weighing blocking more of Gov. Youngkin’s appointees to university boards as he gains full control of Virginia’s institutes — fearing he may exert unprecedented influence before his term’s end. ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/virginiapo…
New documents obtained by The Cavalier Daily reveal months of pressure the Department of Justice put on UVA over admissions policies, DEI and more. Here are some of the findings 🧵
Just spotted like my third dead squirrel someone turn the weather machine off