News in Brief Democrat Ralph Northam Clinches Virginia Governor’s Seat Virginia's governorship will stay in Democratic hands after Terry McAuliffe leaves office in January. Morgan Baskin
Environment Virginia Governor Flips on Offshore Drilling Governor Terry McAuliffe joins hundreds of city, state, and federal officials in formally opposing the expansion of drilling off their coasts. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Will Parole Get a Second Chance in Virginia? Twenty years after abolishing parole, one state is examining the impact (and the politics). Lauren Kirchner
Social Justice The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Survey Leader for Barack Obama’s Campaign Still Helping Progressive Politicians We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April. Avital Andrews