Richmond, VA–Following revelations of a racist photo featuring Governor Ralph Northam in his medical school yearbook today, the leadership of Virginia’s progressive community is calling on the Governor to resign his office. The following organizations have released a joint call for the Governor to step down: CASA in Action, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, New Virginia Majority, […]
Day: February 1, 2019
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Progress Virginia Statement on Northam Yearbook Photo
Statement of Progress Virginia executive director Anna Scholl on Governor Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook featuring a racist photo. “This photo is racist, plain and simple. There is no excuse. It is an indelible reminder that racism is not a relic of the past, but deeply embedded in our society. It’s easy to criticize our opponents. […]
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Hero or Zero? February 1
Welcome to Progress Virginia’s Hero or Zero, 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: Delegate Kathy Tran is our Hero! Delegate Kathy Tran is a champion […]