This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, who is up for re-election in District 31. Read the other posts in this series: Del. Scott Lingamfelter Said It’s a “Bad Idea” to Close the Coverage Gap for 400,000 Virginians Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Remains One of Virginia’s Leading Opponents of Equality During […]
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7 Years of Votes Against Raising the Wage
This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Rich Anderson, who is up for re-election in District 51. Read the other posts in this series: Rich Anderson’s Dog Whistle Racism Rich Anderson Represents the NRA. Not Me. And Not You. Rich Anderson: Another Old White Dude With Opinions About Your Body Jackie Short […]
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Why These Fight for $15 Members Are Voting This Year
“Oh my god, it would be relief. I could breathe. I could sleep at night. No more tears or thinking about how I can pay for things.” On Monday, I had the privilege of visiting the Fight for $15 office in Richmond, VA. The office was bustling with activity full of people scanning cards pledging […]
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Trump “Thanks” Makee for Campaign Contribution [Election Update]
This is part of a series of posts on Mike Makee, who is running for election in District 2. Read the other posts in this series: Why Won’t No-Show Makee Meet Voters? Mike Makee Will Be Another Obstacle to Closing Virginia’s Health Coverage Gap Dear Mike Makee, I’m writing to thank you for your contribution […]
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Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Remains One of Virginia’s Leading Opponents of Equality [Election Update]
This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, who is up for re-election in District 31. Read the other posts in this series: Del. Scott Lingamfelter Said It’s a “Bad Idea” to Close the Coverage Gap for 400,000 Virginians Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Votes to Restrict Your Body, But Not Guns For […]
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Rich Anderson Represents the NRA. Not Me. And Not You. [Election Update]
This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Rich Anderson, who is up for re-election in District 51. Read the other posts in this series: Rich Anderson’s Dog Whistle Racism 7 Years of Votes Against Raising the Wage Rich Anderson: Another Old White Dude With Opinions About Your Body Rich Anderson has been […]
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Wasting My Time with Ed Gillespie [Election Update]
When Ed Gillespie announced his InformEd tour of the state, I wasn’t exactly lining up to hear the Republican candidate for Governor talk about his supposedly great ideas for the Commonwealth. But I had to give it a shot, because I was dying to ask him just one question. Here’s why: I’m the first person […]
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Progress Virginia Condemns Trump Move To Roll Back Birth Control Insurance Coverage
Progress Virginia Condemns Trump Move To Roll Back Birth Control Insurance Coverage Washington, DC—Today, the Trump Administration announced a roll back of the birth control insurance coverage mandate that is a signature part of the Affordable Care Act. The new policy takes effect immediately and allows all employers, not just those that are explicitly religious, […]
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From Donald, With Love
This is part of a series of posts on Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, who is running for election in District 42. Read the other posts in this series: Where Should A Woman Get Her Healthcare: Planned Parenthood or an Overcrowded ER? Dear Lolita: Please Google “Medicaid Expansion” The following is a letter* Progress Virginia obtained from Donald […]
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NOVA Pride Reminds Virginia of Lingamfelter’s Anti-LGBTQ Record
Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Opposes Rights for Commonwealth’s LGBTQ Residents As the region embraces diversity this weekend by celebrating NOVA Pride, Progress Virginia is spotlighting one of the state’s leading opponents of equality, Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31). Even though Virginia has made headway in advancing LGBTQ rights, Del. Lingamfelter has proven how out of touch he […]