Republican Ed Gillespie is touting a tax cut for “all Virginians” in his campaign for governor of Virginia, but it’s a lie. He says that the across-the-board 10 percent tax cut will help everyone, but it will only benefit the wealthy while hurting the state’s budget. The GOP-controlled General Assembly rejected multiple tax proposals this […]
Year: 2017
Charlottesville’s Struggle to Right the Wrongs of its Past
This blog was co-authored by Ashleigh Crocker and Jennifer Lawhorne On Saturday night, my husband and I were walking around the downtown mall in Charlottesville. I noticed a lot of people walking around carrying tiki torches, laughing and chatting with their friends like everyone else. I asked my husband what they could possibly be for, […]
Trump Admin Comes for Student Loan Borrowers
Leaked Education Budget Would Explode The Student Debt Crisis New details of the Trump Administration’s proposed education cuts came to light late Wednesday and the so-called skinny budget would be devastating to Virginia families. Documents leaked to The Washington Post reveal the administration is proposing eliminating the Perkins Loan program, which provides subsidized college loans […]
Progress Virginia Launches Progressive Voters Guide
Guide designed to educate Virginians about their options on June 13th VIRGINIA– Progress Virginia has launched the commonwealth’s first Progressive Voters Guide, providing voters in the June 13th Democratic primary information about the options on their ballot. The online directory provides candidates’ responses to a uniform questionnaire probing their priorities, values, and vision. “So much […]
Healthcare Advocates Host Press Conference Outside GOP-Sean Spicer Spectacle
Virginians impacted by the American Health Care Act told their stories about how the proposed law will affect their families Sterling, Virginia–Thursday evening, Sean Spicer, White House Press Secretary and noted shrubbery enthusiast, headlined a Republican fundraiser at Trump National Golf Course. Health care advocates and Progress Virginia responded by holding a press conference outside […]
Debate for the State: Progressive Candidates for Governor
Meet the Candidates On Tuesday, May 9th Progress Virginia will host “Debate for the State” between Democratic gubernatorial candidates Ralph Northam and Tom Perriello. In anticipation of this event, we’re taking the time to introduce you to these two wonderful candidates and provide some background on the men you will hear more from tomorrow night. […]
Virginia Women Should “Thank’ John Adams for Donald Trump’s Discriminatory Executive Order Attacking Birth Control Access
Washington, DC–Last week, President Trump signed Executive Order #13798, providing more leeway for businesses to make healthcare decisions for their employees. Trump’s order builds on GOP Attorney General nominee John Adams work to put employers in charge of birth control access. The executive order would further limit women’s access to affordable birth control in the […]
Progress Virginia Outraged Over Congressional Vote to Kick Virginians Off Insurance
6 Virginia Congress members voted to cut taxes on millionaires while putting affordable health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans Washington, DC–The American Health Care Act, the Republican replacement of the Affordable Care Act, passed the House of Representatives moments ago and will move on to the Senate for a vote. Virginia Congressmen […]
Progressive Primary Voters Guide
In 2017, Virginia will elect a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and the entire House of Delegates. Find out who’s running in the June 13th Democratic primary and why they want your vote. [ms_button style=”normal” link=”http://vaballotguide.org/” size=”medium” shape=”rounded” shadow=”yes” block=”no” target=”_blank” gradient=”no” color=”#f1615c” text_color=”#f5ebc9″ icon=”” icon_animation_type=”” border_width=”0″ class=”” id=””]Meet the Candidates[/ms_button]
The Disastrous Health Care Bill Just Won’t Die (But Thanks to Congress, You Could)
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the disastrous Trumpcare plan and what it would mean for Virginians. Thankfully, the bill was dead on arrival. Republicans are at it again trying to pass a bill that will line the pockets of the mega-rich at the expense of hardworking Americans who just want to go to […]