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Kirk Cox: The Grinch Who Stole Progress For 30 Years
In 2018, I joined a couple of dozen students visiting the state Capitol during the General Assembly session to advocate for legislation. They specifically wanted to talk to then-Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, a public school teacher, believing a teacher would be sympathetic to their issue. What legislator wouldn’t be thrilled by enthusiastic kids […]
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The Nightmare Inside Virginia’s Prisons
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on incarcerated people Most of us are taking the precautions necessary to protect ourselves and those around us from the coronavirus pandemic. We’re wearing masks, washing our hands regularly, wiping down surfaces, and practicing social distancing as part of the minimal effort to keep from getting sick. But imagine if you […]
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Job Posting: Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance Director/SIP Program Coordinator
The Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance (VREA) is a newly formed reproductive health/rights/justice coalition space in the Commonwealth. VREA resulted from the merging of the former Pro-Choice Coalition and Women’s Equality Coalition. This new entity will continue the work of ensuring reproductive freedom and dignity throughout Virginia. Position Preamble The mission of the VREA is to […]
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Don’t Know Who To Vote For? Check Out Our 2020 Progressive Voters Guide
Early voting has already started. You have until Election Day on November 3 to make your voice heard. Voting is our power to show that we are fed up with the status quo and want leadership that will get us out of the pandemic crisis, recognize that climate change is real and do something about […]
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What Virginia’s Lawmakers Are Doing to Defend Black Lives During Special Session
There’s a lot of ish going down that we need our lawmakers to address in the Commonwealth. We’ve got the pandemic. We’ve got police violence against the Black community. We’ve got a budget shortfall. We’ve got elections during a pandemic and the Trump administration’s attempts to sabotage the elections. That’s why state lawmakers are convening […]
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Why Trump is Afraid of Voting By Mail
The coronavirus pandemic has got us all scared. We’re worried about our health. We’re worried about our jobs. We’re worried about our kids’ education. We’re worried about whether things will ever get back to normal. Of all the things we have to worry about, there’s one thing you don’t have to worry about in this […]
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It’s Christmas in July!
A lot of progress was made during the 2020 General Assembly session! On July 1, all of the legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor will go into effect. We’re putting a spotlight on 12 bills that our making our spirits bright! Check them out!