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Youngkin’s Tax Plan Will Undermine Support For Our Communities

Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin announced tax cuts that would decimate critical programs our families count on. Essential lifelines like schools, safety net programs, and health care access will be massively under-resourced under Youngkin’s tax plan.

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Communities Eager to Comment on Proposed Redistricting Maps

It is important, now more than ever before, for people to be able to define their own communities and those be reflected in the maps. We must ensure that every person, regardless of skin color, income level, or zip code, has an equal opportunity to select the representatives of their choice.

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Community Grateful for Accountability in Unite the Right Verdict

Charlottesville, Virginia—A verdict in the trial related to the Unite the Right Rally in 2017 has been reached. A jury has found the defendants in the federal lawsuit liable for four of the six claims against them.  For the biggest claims (claims one and two), the jury cannot reach a verdict. Claim one sought evidence […]

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ICYMI: Racist Voicemail Left for Delegate Reveals Depth of Intolerance and Hatred in Virginia

Content Warning: Racist language is quoted below. Emporia, Virginia—On the weekend leading up to the November 2nd elections, Delegate Roslyn Tyler (D-Sussex) received a racist voicemail message, which the Virginia Division of Capitol Police are now investigating.  In the almost three minute message, a male caller asks, “What kind of sad animals are you?” when […]

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Job Description: Digital Programs Manager

Job Posting: Digital Programs Manager, Progress Virginia  Progress Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. About Progress Virginia: At Progress Virginia, we drive powerful, values-based narratives to uplift and amplify grassroots voices through innovative digital communications and earned media strategies. […]

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Job Description: Disinformation Manager

Job Posting: Disinformation Manager, Progress Virginia  Progress Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQI+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. […]