Democracy at Work is a weekly, election-season series.

People share stories about how they upheld the core ideals of American democracy. 

VCIJ and WHRO reporters have traveled throughout the state to bring compelling profiles and images about the men and women serving a community mission, often volunteering or devoting a career to public service.

You’ll hear the stories broadcast weekly on WHRV FM 89.5 and streaming on our Democracy at Work podcast feed.

We also share these stories and portraits across the state through printed galleries in public libraries and other spaces. Please reach out if your institution would like more information and to participate.

 
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A Navy vet opened up to Congress, stirring landmark policy change

Navy vet and minority advocate Lindsay Church’s personal and public life merged when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

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An Appalachian publisher thrives in the midst of industry upheaval
An Appalachian publisher thrives in the midst of industry upheaval

Democracy at Work—Anne Adams - owner, reporter and most everything in between for her rural weekly - preserves a 147-year-old newspaper

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The poll worker’s dilemma: A tie vote
The poll worker’s dilemma: A tie vote

Ken Mallory reviewed ballots in a historically close Newport News election. One vote made all the difference.

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