Andrew Kerley✍️📸
@andrewkerley.bsky.social
Executive Editor of The Commonwealth Times • News Intern @cbs6 • Writer for Ink Magazine • former President of SPJ @ VCU • VCU Capital News Service • Virginia Scope • @VCU '26
I’m a bit late on this — but my internship with Virginia Scope ended back in September. Incredibly thankful to Brandon Jarvis for the opportunity ✍️📰
I doubt I’m done with Scope, but for now, catch my reporting on WTVR CBS 6!
Same work, different medium.
I doubt I’m done with Scope, but for now, catch my reporting on WTVR CBS 6!
Same work, different medium.
October 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I’m a bit late on this — but my internship with Virginia Scope ended back in September. Incredibly thankful to Brandon Jarvis for the opportunity ✍️📰
I doubt I’m done with Scope, but for now, catch my reporting on WTVR CBS 6!
Same work, different medium.
I doubt I’m done with Scope, but for now, catch my reporting on WTVR CBS 6!
Same work, different medium.
Speaker Don Scott wasn’t happy, and asked Delegates to stop using recognitions to talk politics.
“That’s the last time that will be happening today”
Spoiler alert: Republican delegates did the same thing two more times.
“That’s the last time that will be happening today”
Spoiler alert: Republican delegates did the same thing two more times.
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Speaker Don Scott wasn’t happy, and asked Delegates to stop using recognitions to talk politics.
“That’s the last time that will be happening today”
Spoiler alert: Republican delegates did the same thing two more times.
“That’s the last time that will be happening today”
Spoiler alert: Republican delegates did the same thing two more times.
Del. Kim Taylor recognizes the law enforcement officer who took action when a Dinwiddie Man made death threats against her and her family — and uses the moment to talk about Jay Jones
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Del. Kim Taylor recognizes the law enforcement officer who took action when a Dinwiddie Man made death threats against her and her family — and uses the moment to talk about Jay Jones
After recognizing members the largest high school Turning Point USA Chapter visiting the Capitol — Del. Nick Freitas asks the House to honor Charlie Kirk.
“Many of us felt that something fundamental had changed around our entire political discourse in this country”
“Many of us felt that something fundamental had changed around our entire political discourse in this country”
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
After recognizing members the largest high school Turning Point USA Chapter visiting the Capitol — Del. Nick Freitas asks the House to honor Charlie Kirk.
“Many of us felt that something fundamental had changed around our entire political discourse in this country”
“Many of us felt that something fundamental had changed around our entire political discourse in this country”
BREAKING: A Fairfax Judge has sided with Virginia Senate Democrats in a legal battle over their rejection of some of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s university board appointees, reaffirming the GA’s power over the governing bodies.
Background: www.virginiascope.com/senate-democ...
Sen. Rouse’s statement ⬇️
Background: www.virginiascope.com/senate-democ...
Sen. Rouse’s statement ⬇️
July 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
BREAKING: A Fairfax Judge has sided with Virginia Senate Democrats in a legal battle over their rejection of some of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s university board appointees, reaffirming the GA’s power over the governing bodies.
Background: www.virginiascope.com/senate-democ...
Sen. Rouse’s statement ⬇️
Background: www.virginiascope.com/senate-democ...
Sen. Rouse’s statement ⬇️
VCU finally gives Sereen Haddad her degree.
July 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
VCU finally gives Sereen Haddad her degree.
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.
July 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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.
My latest for Virginia Scope: 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/virginia...
open.substack.com/pub/virginia...
July 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
My latest for Virginia Scope: 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/virginia...
open.substack.com/pub/virginia...
Sen. Ghazala Hashmi just declared herself Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia.
“Here in Virginia we’re choosing something different," Hashmi said. "We’re choosing courage, we’re choosing progress and we’re choosing to lead.”
“Here in Virginia we’re choosing something different," Hashmi said. "We’re choosing courage, we’re choosing progress and we’re choosing to lead.”
June 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Sen. Ghazala Hashmi just declared herself Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia.
“Here in Virginia we’re choosing something different," Hashmi said. "We’re choosing courage, we’re choosing progress and we’re choosing to lead.”
“Here in Virginia we’re choosing something different," Hashmi said. "We’re choosing courage, we’re choosing progress and we’re choosing to lead.”
After doing a lap around the entirety of downtown, the march is wrapping-up with a rally back at Kanawha Plaza.
June 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
After doing a lap around the entirety of downtown, the march is wrapping-up with a rally back at Kanawha Plaza.
State police are driving down side streets as the march continues east down Broad Street.
June 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
State police are driving down side streets as the march continues east down Broad Street.
“ICE is coming for your neighbor, fight them now there is no later,” the crowd chants while passing the RPD building. “IDF, KKK, RPD, they’re all the same.”
June 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
“ICE is coming for your neighbor, fight them now there is no later,” the crowd chants while passing the RPD building. “IDF, KKK, RPD, they’re all the same.”
While the No Kings protest ended in Kanawha Plaza, a new march without a permit and full of younger people is moving downtown.
June 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
While the No Kings protest ended in Kanawha Plaza, a new march without a permit and full of younger people is moving downtown.
At Kanawha Plaza — this guy is standing on the fountain and people are taking turns giving him their signs/flags to wave.
June 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
At Kanawha Plaza — this guy is standing on the fountain and people are taking turns giving him their signs/flags to wave.
Thousands of protesters are marching up Main Street to Kanawha Plaza.
June 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Thousands of protesters are marching up Main Street to Kanawha Plaza.
“We we do not do kings, not in Richmond, not in Washington, because when you attack our federal workers, you're attacking our working families, you're attacking black and Brown's communities, you're attacking democracy itself.” - Sen. Ghazala Hashmi
June 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“We we do not do kings, not in Richmond, not in Washington, because when you attack our federal workers, you're attacking our working families, you're attacking black and Brown's communities, you're attacking democracy itself.” - Sen. Ghazala Hashmi
“The courts alone will not save us. We will save us,” says Mary Bauer (ACLU Virginia Director). “We are not in normal times. We are in extraordinary times where each of us is called to stand up as loudly as we can to demand that our government cease its outrageous and despotic abuse of power.”
June 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
“The courts alone will not save us. We will save us,” says Mary Bauer (ACLU Virginia Director). “We are not in normal times. We are in extraordinary times where each of us is called to stand up as loudly as we can to demand that our government cease its outrageous and despotic abuse of power.”
“Where is Congress, do your job” — also heard a few “where is Wittman” chants.
June 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“Where is Congress, do your job” — also heard a few “where is Wittman” chants.
HAPPENING NOW: An unbelievable crowd of thousands is covering Richmond’s Capitol Square in protest of Trump. Goes all the way from the bell tower to the General Assembly building. Stay tuned.
June 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
HAPPENING NOW: An unbelievable crowd of thousands is covering Richmond’s Capitol Square in protest of Trump. Goes all the way from the bell tower to the General Assembly building. Stay tuned.
After some fiery speeches the crowd — now in the hundreds — marched through Jackson Ward.
June 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
After some fiery speeches the crowd — now in the hundreds — marched through Jackson Ward.
3rd district school board member Ali Faruk takes the mic. He shames people in power collaborating with fascists who demonize immigrants as the “bad guy.”
“You will never convince me to be scared of people in my community,” Faruk said.
“You will never convince me to be scared of people in my community,” Faruk said.
June 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
3rd district school board member Ali Faruk takes the mic. He shames people in power collaborating with fascists who demonize immigrants as the “bad guy.”
“You will never convince me to be scared of people in my community,” Faruk said.
“You will never convince me to be scared of people in my community,” Faruk said.
Another 50 or so have shown up. They chant “¡Aqui estamos, y no nos vamos!” meaning “we are here and not leaving.”
“The only minority in this country that is a threat is billionaires,” says organizer Violeta Vega.
“The only minority in this country that is a threat is billionaires,” says organizer Violeta Vega.
June 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Another 50 or so have shown up. They chant “¡Aqui estamos, y no nos vamos!” meaning “we are here and not leaving.”
“The only minority in this country that is a threat is billionaires,” says organizer Violeta Vega.
“The only minority in this country that is a threat is billionaires,” says organizer Violeta Vega.
HAPPENING NOW at Abner Clay Park: Roughly 50 people are braving a thunderstorm for an anti-ICE protest in solidarity with Los Angeles. Stay tuned.
June 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
HAPPENING NOW at Abner Clay Park: Roughly 50 people are braving a thunderstorm for an anti-ICE protest in solidarity with Los Angeles. Stay tuned.
I should add that this happened between their initial warning and the police shutdown — which could have extended the time students were on the lawn.
May 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I should add that this happened between their initial warning and the police shutdown — which could have extended the time students were on the lawn.