Written by Anna East, L’27 Sitting on the edge of the New River lies the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, a sprawling compound that is the only active domestic military propellant manufacturer for the US government.[1] The plant is also the largest polluter in Virginia, and many local residents worry the safety measures employed by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) are insufficient to protect the … Continue reading The Radford Army Arsenal, Environmental Regulations, and the Community Health Impacts of Virginia’s Largest Polluter

Written by Maggie Hufnagel, L’27 Sex work exists on a global scale and has for as long as there is historical record, and yet still no country can maintain a consistent and effective way to address this industry. The United States takes a layered approach making sex work illegal under both federal and state laws.[1]  The Mann Act, passed June 25, 1910, uses the phrase … Continue reading Sex Work & Restorative Justice