This is part of a series of posts on Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, who is running for election in District 42. Read the other posts in this series: Where Should A Woman Get Her Healthcare: Planned Parenthood or an Overcrowded ER? Dear Lolita: Please Google “Medicaid Expansion” The following is a letter* Progress Virginia obtained from Donald […]
Year: 2017
ICYMI: Critics say Gillespie firm’s lobbying for lenders raises questions about commitment to college affordability
Last night, the Washington Post reported on GOP gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie’s extensive lobbying for student loan servicers and the questions that work raises regarding his commitment to college affordability. Gillespie and his lobbying firm were paid approximately three quarters of a million dollars to lobby on behalf of companies like NelNet and Bank of […]
NOVA Pride Reminds Virginia of Lingamfelter’s Anti-LGBTQ Record
Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Opposes Rights for Commonwealth’s LGBTQ Residents As the region embraces diversity this weekend by celebrating NOVA Pride, Progress Virginia is spotlighting one of the state’s leading opponents of equality, Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31). Even though Virginia has made headway in advancing LGBTQ rights, Del. Lingamfelter has proven how out of touch he […]
Jasmine & Sakina are our Heroes
Hero or Zero? September 29TH Welcome to Progress Virginia’s Zero or Hero, a weekly, unapologetically progressive take on this week’s heroes and zeros in Virginia politics. Check out this space every Friday, and Tweet us or post to our Facebook to nominate your own heroes and zeros. Like this? Please share! Hero: Jasmine & Sakina […]
Calling Out Confederates is our Hero
Hero or Zero? September 22ND Welcome to Progress Virginia’s Zero or Hero, a weekly, unapologetically progressive take on this week’s heroes and zeros in Virginia politics. Check out this space every Friday, and Tweet us or post to our Facebook to nominate your own heroes and zeros. Like this? Please share! Hero: Anonymous Heroes at […]
Three Reasons The GOP Ticket in Virginia Bad for Women
Virginia Republicans have proven over and over again that they don’t care about women. They consistently vote against common sense bills that would help Virginia women access the health care they need, mandate equal pay for equal work, and require employers to provide paid sick days. Republicans are out to protect rich white men, to […]
In Tonight’s Second Debate, Ed Gillespie Can’t Hide From His Trump-esque Policies
“When I disagree with the President, I’ll make it clear.” – Ed Gillespie Corporate lobbyist Ed Gillespie and Lt. Governor Ralph Northam will meet for their second debate Tuesday evening. Virginia voters hoping Gillespie will clarify where he disagrees with the President are likely to be left wanting. Across a range of priority issues, Gillespie and Donald […]
Voting Rights Advocates Request Action to Address Conflict of Interest With Virginia Elections Official
Groups expressed concern over partisan electioneering and unfounded accusations Virginia—Voting rights advocates today sent a letter to Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and Secretary of Administration Nancy Rodrigues asking for a plan of action to address demonstrated conflicts of interest by a member of the Virginia State Board of Elections. Last week, the Winchester Star quoted Board Vice-Chair Clara Belle Wheeler as accusing one […]
The Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Repeal Bill That Just Won’t Die
The Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Repeal Bill That Just Won’t Die (But You Might) You don’t have to be a healthcare wonk these days to know that the GOP agenda includes a relentless effort to eliminate the Affordable Care Act, which made life-saving health insurance available to more working families than ever before. The latest GOP senate […]
Anthony Robinson is our Hero
Hero or Zero? September 15th Welcome to Progress Virginia’s Zero or Hero, a weekly, unapologetically progressive take on this week’s heroes and zeros in Virginia politics. Check out this space every Friday, and Tweet us or post to our Facebook to nominate your own heroes and zeros. Like this? Please share! SEPTEMBER 15: Hero: Minimum […]