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3 Ways We Made Virginia Better in 2018

2018 was a big year for progressives in Virginia! After our victories in 2017, we were all ready for something good to happen during the 2018 General Assembly session and beyond, and it did. Read below to learn more about the top three things we accomplished in 2018 to make life better for people in […]

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“I Am One of Those Virginians Who Needed Medicaid Expansion”

A huge wave of relief washed over Evie, a 27-year-old store clerk and community college student, when she found out that she was automatically enrolled in Virginia’s Medicaid program in November. To her, this was more than a policy change, it was personal. “I am one of those Virginians who needed Medicaid expansion,” Evie said. […]

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Can We Get A Heck Yeah For Healthcare?

I don’t know about you, but I’m still basking in the glow of numerous midterm victories in Virginia. It is amazing how many people came up to me after the election simply saying, “Can you believe how much we won??” Yes, I can. And chances are, you can too because you know how many of […]

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What’s Next In The Fight For Women’s Equality in Virginia?

There’s no doubt about it–women in Virginia are kicking butt and taking names. We started last year by electing a whole slate of progressive women to the House of Delegates. This year, we elected three progressive women to Congress. None of that would have been possible without the base of progressive women from the grassroots […]

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Progress Virginia Calls On Leaders To Be Transparent On Amazon Incentives

Will Amazon pay its fair share or will our families be stuck with the tab? Richmond, VA – As rumors swirl that Amazon will be announcing Arlington’s Crystal City as one half of its new North American headquarters, community advocates are speaking up to demand elected officials fully disclose the terms of the incentive package […]

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GOP Court Filing Reveals Priorities: Saving Their Hides

Redistricting should prioritize voters’ voices, not reelection Richmond, VA—In a court filing yesterday, House Speaker Kirk Cox laid bare his true motivations when it comes to drawing political district boundaries: electing and reelecting Republicans. A federal court ruling in Bethune Hill v. Virginia found politicians had purposefully diluted the voting power of Black Virginians by […]

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If Virginians Want Affordable Healthcare, Why Does Dave Brat Vote To Take It Away?

There’s no doubt about it. Virginians want affordable healthcare. Residents of the Commonwealth made their voices heard during the 2017 General Assembly elections by voting for candidates who promised to bring Medicaid expansion to the state. Those candidates delivered on their campaign promise when Governor Northam signed the budget in June, giving access to affordable […]

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Three Reasons Why Brett Kavanaugh Is Wrong for the Supreme Court

In July, Trump announced his nominee for the Supreme Court following Justice Kennedy’s retirement. We all knew the nominee would be bad, but the nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, is worse than we thought. Here are the top three reasons he would take us backwards for the next 40 years and why we can’t let him get […]

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NEW DIGITAL AD: LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TELL THEIR STORY OF STRUGGLING TO KEEP DOORS OPEN, HARMS OF TRUMPTAX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 PRESS CONTACT: Ali Javery alijavery1994@gmail.com 401-533-6482 Gina Baldwin gina@progressva.org NEW DIGITAL AD: LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TELL THEIR STORY OF STRUGGLING TO KEEP DOORS OPEN, HARMS OF TRUMPTAX Owners of Gray Funeral Home Question why Congressman Taylor voted for massive corporate tax-cut while working families in Virginia struggle […]

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“I want to tell you what it’s like to not be listened to.”

An Immigrant Mother Says “No” to Trump’s Politics of Fear Recently, a woman in Richmond decided to say “no” to the separation of her family. Facing imminent deportation, Abbie Herrera-Arevalo, a mother of two, chose to seek refuge at a local church instead of turning herself over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last Wednesday, […]