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Luanne Rife
Verified
Executive Director, Cardinal News
Roanoke
Beats
martial arts., geopolitics Asia-Pacific, travel diplomacy,China culture
Children's television, music, sports
Content
As we mark Sunshine Week, here's a look inside how we gathered information for 'State of Surveillance'
By Luanne Rife Verified| Cardinal News@ Happy Sunshine Week. This is the time set aside each year to raise awareness around the need for open government and our right to know what the government is doing. Ironically, we were set this week to go to court to defend this fundamental right, but a hearing over a request our executive editor made under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been delayed until April. FOIA — or “foy-a” as it is often called — is at the heart of what we do every day.
By Luanne Rife Verified| Cardinal News@ Luanne Rife is the executive director and co-founder of Cardinal News. You can send questions to luanne@cardinalnews.org. What happens when you ask Virginia’s top lawmakers from opposing political parties to lunch? When we did this last year, the answer looked collegial.
As we mark Sunshine Week, here's a look inside how we gathered information for 'State of Surveillance'
By Luanne Rife Verified| Cardinal News@ Happy Sunshine Week. This is the time set aside each year to raise awareness around the need for open government and our right to know what the government is doing. Ironically, we were set this week to go to court to defend this fundamental right, but a hearing over a request our executive editor made under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been delayed until April. FOIA — or “foy-a” as it is often called — is at the heart of what we do every day.
Company Info
Cardinal News
Cardinal News is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan online news organization dedicated to serving Southwest and Southside Virginia. Incorporated in June 2021, it focuses on reporting the untold stories of these regions and amplifying the voices of communities often overlooked in state-level discussions. The organization emphasizes in-depth enterprise journalism, covering politics, economy, and culture, while connecting the dots on significant trends shaping the area. Led by President Luanne Rife and founding Executive Editor Dwayne Yancey, Cardinal News operates with a nonpartisan approach, clearly labeling opinion columns and advocating for the belief that these regions deserve a voice. The organization also offers a membership program, allowing supporters to contribute and receive exclusive updates and early access to events. Cardinal News aims to fill the gap left by traditional media, ensuring that the unique challenges and assets of Southwest and Southside Virginia are highlighted and heard.
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
+1 540-369-5464
Founded: 2021