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The texts, released as part of a FOIA request, appear to show Bert Ellis attacking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at UVA.

<p>Bert Ellis's text conversations with other Republican appointees to the university's Board of Visitors show his adamant opposition to recognizing the history of slavery in building the institution, diversity initiatives, and other changes to UVA traditions, pledging a "battle royale for the soul" of the institution. </p>

In a talk that attracted roughly 100 people, conservative British author Douglas Murray spoke freely about his belief that people cannot speak freely at U.S. universities.

By Kerry Dougherty and first published on Bacon's Rebellion and Kerry: Unemployed and Unedited. Shared here by previous agreement. Word of warning to Virginia…

Virginia Senate Democrats have voted to reject several appointees of GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin, including the state health commissioner.

While some hot-button issues, like abortion and guns, appear settled, some big issues - like tax cuts - are unresolved.

While some hot-button issues, like abortion and guns, appear settled, some big issues - like tax cuts - are unresolved.

State Senator Creigh Deeds proposed an amendment that would have removed Bert Ellis from the University of Virginia Board of Visitors.

While some hot-button issues, like abortion and guns, appear settled, some big issues - like tax cuts - are unresolved.

The resolutions now move to the GOP-controlled House, which could attempt to restore the appointees.