When I was 20, I was in the middle of my junior year in college when I found out I was pregnant. At the time, I was in a long term relationship with a boyfriend that was coming to an end and I was nearing the finish line of completing my degree. I couldn’t imagine […]
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Request for Proposals: 2019 Abortion Restrictions in Virginia Documentary Project
Proposal Due Date: April 19, 2019 Project Period: May 2019-December 2019 Project Purpose: Progress Virginia Education Fund (PVEF), in cooperation with partners NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Foundation, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, and NLIRH’s Virginia Latina Advocacy Network (the partners), seek qualified firms to submit proposals to plan and film a 20-30 minute documentary featuring stories from […]
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Abortion Access is a Right. Let’s Keep It That Way ?
Abortion access is under attack in the Commonwealth. Right now, it’s absolutely critical that we stand up to protect people’s right to decide whether and when to start a family. That’s why we’re organizing a Speak Out for Abortion Access at the State Capitol when legislators are back for veto session in Richmond on April […]
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Let’s Make Sure Everyone in Virginia is Counted in the Census
In the summer of 2010, I logged long and hot days working as a Census enumerator in Richmond. My job involved knocking on doors and tracking people down so they would be counted in the massive undertaking that impacts every household and every locality. As one of the few enumerators who spoke fluent Spanish, I […]
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What It’s Like Being an Underpaid Teacher in Virginia
Every Wednesday, I wear something red, take a picture for social media, and tag it with #RedForEd. I do this because I’m a public school teacher who knows our public schools are underfunded. I wear #RedForEd as part of a unified campaign in Virginia to bring awareness to the lack of funding and to advocate […]
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“It’s Like I’m in Quicksand.”
Alex’s student loan debt is crushing her. As a Newport News resident, who works two jobs and puts in over 60 hours a week in order to make her $1,300 monthly student loan payments, she is struggling to keep up with the payments. “It’s like I’m in quicksand,” she said. “I can’t take out any […]
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An Insider’s Look on Eyes on Richmond
Sara Thornton walks the halls of the Pocahontas Building in Virginia’s State Capitol with the quiet enthusiasm of a young, but seasoned politico eager to take on each day as a new battle to be won. As manager of Progress Virginia’s Eyes on Richmond transparency project, Sara gets a front row seat to every bill […]
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Virginia Pro-Choice Coalition: “We Believe Dr. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Watson.”
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA [02/08/19] — The following statement is being released by members of the Virginia Pro-Choice Coalition: NLIRH Virginia Latina Advocacy Network, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, Progress Virginia, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, and Whole Woman’s Health Alliance. “Again, we believe women, we believe survivors. We believe Dr. Tyson, and we believe Ms. Watson. This new […]
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Virginia’s Pro-Choice Coalition: “We Believe Dr. Vanessa Tyson.”
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA [02/07/19]—The following statement is being released by the Virginia Pro-Choice Coalition: NLIRH Virginia Latina Advocacy Network, Progress Virginia, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, and Whole Woman’s Health Alliance. “We trust women. We believe survivors. We believe Dr. Vanessa Tyson. The harrowing experience she describes is both cruel and disgusting, and the story she shared must […]
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Virginia’s Pro-Choice Coalition: Deeply Disappointed by President Trump’s Misleading Remarks about Reproductive Health during State of the Union Address
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA [02/05/19]—The following statement is being released by Virginia’s Pro-Choice Coalition—including NLIRH Virginia Latina Advocacy Network, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, Progress Virginia, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, and Whole Woman’s Health Alliance—in reaction to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. “Everyone, regardless of income level, race, gender identity, zip code, or citizenship status should […]