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Greg Schneider
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Staff writer for The Washington Post covering Virginia; former business editor; father of four; collector of old books and good music. W&M grad.
Joined June 2007
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I feel like this is the Post giving me permission to watch videos all day... Just a great read from
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Finally got a chance to sit down with Devon Henry, the man who made John Mitchell Jr.’s words from 133 years ago come true.
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Don was a great role model. I’ll miss his advice and insights so much.
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Sorry to hear of the death of Donald Baker, the long-time Richmond Bureau Chief of @washingtonpost from 1985 to 1999. The kid from Wheeling turned his inquisitive gaze on so much history, took a memorable turn in a documentary ("A Perfect Candidate") and secured an --> (MORE)
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DPVA says over 26,400 people voted in VA4 firehouse primary today. Had initially printed 25,000 ballots, had to print more.
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As weeklong #VA4 Democratic primary reaches finale, Va. Democrats line up for McClellan as Morrissey mounts outsider challenge, w/ &
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How to win a congressional race in 7 days (according to those trying), in Virginia's 4th district. w/ &
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Hill’s remains finally uncovered within the monument’s base. The oak box that contained them is said to have decayed away.
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Excavator trying to find the remains of AP Hill
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AP Hill is off the base
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. prayed for “unity and community” in aftermath of yet another mass shooting in Virginia, during traditional tax tribute from state Indian tribes
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A mystery in plain sight - and an incredibly driven historical investigator
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Where’s Kitty Cary? The answer unlocked Black history Richmond tried to hide. wapo.st/3sH46Rs Thanks to for this comprehensive report about Lenora McQueen's advocacy on behalf of #Richmond's Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground
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WJLA posts full interview, including ... : “Are you saying non-affirming parents are committing abuse against their children if they don’t affirm their gender identity or sexual orientation?”
: “No, I’m not saying that.”
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. has a message for voters: pay attention to state politics (especially Virginia’s), in two books, "Fighting Political Gridlock," and "Bellwether"
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Great to see covering a living legend like Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and I'm proud to reveal that the unnamed "young guitarist" at the end of the article is my son Sam
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Mathews County is looking at a unique way of protecting its Confederate monument, even though no one is threatening to take it down.
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Beautifully told, by
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How we got here is always so much more interesting than most of us know... My story is just a small sample of the fascinating history being uncovered by :
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Youngkin announces unusual 'partnership' to fix problems in city of Petersburg
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He received clemency in January. So why hasn't this man been released from prison? A look at the extraordinary case of Virginia inmate Vince Gilmer by
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Richmond took down its Confederate statues. But not all of them are gone. - The Washington Post
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The eight man, four woman federal jury in the criminal contempt of Congress case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has found him guilty on both misdemeanor charges.
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As floodwater recedes, tiny Virginia community wonders what’s next
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Youngkin moves quickly after Supreme Court decision.
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Virginia General Assembly defeats on gas-tax & abortion, gives him partial win on "lab schools."
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Lego prepared for questions on and critical race theory in Virginia — by
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Tension over role of racism in public health strains Va. agency under Youngkin ... great story from
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"Now Pound is literally facing a death sentence. After so much dysfunction, the General Assembly more than 350 miles away in Richmond has taken the unusual step of voting to revoke the town’s charter"
There is so much in this story from
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Pound finally made the Post, y'all. Knew this day would come because it's too wild to stay under the radar. My dad has been covering this for what we'd call "hell and ever" and it dominates our phone calls and I still can't keep up.
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Youngkin condemns Supreme Court leak, but wants states to decide on abortion
. tells reporters this morning he supports sending question of abortion access back to states, reaffirms that he’s “pro-life” and says he’ll work with legislature to find “common ground” once decision is final
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VA Gov. Youngkin attempted anti-democratic actions to force Loudoun County (yep, that Loudoun) to have a new election, changing terms of office, for the local School Board. Good rundown from & here w/ quotes from me,et al.
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