Everyone deserves access to a higher education and if you’re a Virginia resident, you deserve the right to pay in-state tuition at our colleges and universities. As of July 1, undocumented students who live in Virginia won’t have to pay international student rates to attend the public college or university of their choice in the […]
Year: 2020
Virginia Is Behind the Wheel with Driving Privileges for All
We all love our cars and the privileges that come with them. They are part of our everyday lives–they help us get to our jobs, run errands, ferry our kids around, and buy groceries. Driving is essential to the ability to be a productive member of a family and community. With the addition of ride […]
The Reproductive Health Protection Act Finally Gets Rid of Some Major Burdens to Abortion Access
It’s official. As of July 1, some of the major barriers to abortion access here in Virginia will be a thing of the past. Because we passed the Reproductive Health Protection Act during this year’s General Assembly session, we no longer have to worry about TRAP laws that regulate the number of parking spaces or […]
Finally! We Have Universal Background Checks For Gun Purchases in Virginia!
It took way too long for this and way too many families grieving loved ones lost due to gun violence. The day is finally here, and we have passed a bill to require universal background checks for all gun purchases in Virginia. The law went into effect on July 1, and it will go far […]
Extreme Risk Protection Orders Save Lives
Starting on July 1, Virginia will join 15 other states that have extreme risk protection orders. This means that a judge can remove firearms from people who are determined to be at risk of harming themselves or others. This law will help prevent gun violence by ensuring that people who are going through a crisis […]
Progress Virginia Stands in Solidarity With Youth Organizers Taking a Stand Against Systemic Police Brutality
Richmond—Today, student and youth organizers from the Virginia Student Power Network filed a lawsuit suing the City of Richmond, the Richmond Police Department, and the Virginia State Police for violating their constitutional right to free speech, assembly, and protest. The lawsuit requests an immediate order to stop these violations. This lawsuit comes is a direct […]
In News That Surprises No One, Republicans Are Spreading Disinformation Online
We all love the Internet. I mean, what’s not to love about something that allows you to watch cute cat videos, chat with your friends who live half a world away, and allow you to get the news of the day with just a click of a button? via GIPHY But we all know that […]
Communications Manager Job Description
About Progress Virginia: Progress Virginia is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. As Virginia’s progressive communications and digital hub, we work all year round to engage citizens from across the Commonwealth around issues of immediate state or local concern. Our mission […]
Progress Virginia Calls on Senator Chap Petersen to Apologize For Racist Comments
Fairfax, Virginia—Progress Virginia is calling for Senator Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) to immediately apologize for the racist comments made on the John Fredericks Show yesterday. Senator Petersen said the atrocities committed during the Jim Crow era, segregation, and Massive Resistance were “bad decisions…but at least they had a school system, ok, at least they had […]
Stop Riding the Fence: Resources on How to End White Supremacy
A list of resources for people to plug into in Virginia to take action against racism. *This list isn’t comprehensive. We’d love to hear from people with more ideas and suggestions Sign up for New Virginia Majority’s email list. Our partners at NVM are mobilizing to end mass incarceration, expand voting rights, build just economic […]