Every day, we fight to achieve our end goal—a Virginia where every community member matters and has an opportunity to thrive. We will continue to work to disrupt racism in all its forms, hidden and in plain view, across the Commonwealth
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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 […]
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 […]
Hypocrite Glenn Youngkin Speaks Out Against, and then Profits From Over Policing
It’s completely hypocritical for Glenn Youngkin to pretend to stand in solidarity with the Black community against racist policing while at the same time selling and profiting off the sale of military-grade weapons to police departments.
ICYMI: Virginia Redistricting Commission Passes the Drawing of Political Districts to Virginia Supreme Court
The Virginia Redistricting Commission’s efforts to create fair legislative maps have failed. The commission missed the final deadline for drawing legislatives districts and now the Supreme Court of Virginia will have to pick up the slack.
Glenn Youngkin Cut Staff At Nursing So Much That It Resulted In Elder Abuse
Glenn Youngkin will do anything to make a dollar, even if that means abusing the elderly.
ICYMI: Glenn Youngkin Pays Trump Extremists for their Votes
Glenn Youngkin pumped $1 million into Virginia Wins, a political action committee that supports down-ballot Republican candidates in the state.
Glenn Youngkin’s “Rip-Roaring” Economy will Rip Off Virginia
Glenn Youngkin keeps talking about his plans to fuel a “rip-roaring” economy in Virginia. However, his track record of mismanagement leaves many wondering if we can trust Glenn Youngkin as Governor.
Glenn Youngkin Opposes Workers’ Right to Advocate for Higher Wages, Better Benefits, and Safer Working Conditions
Glenn Youngkin and his network of good ol’ boys are bad news for the working people and families in our community.
ICYMI: Republicans Refusal to Compromise Continues to Undermines Fair Districting Process
Richmond, Virginia—On Monday, the tensions were high at the Virginia Redistricting Commission meeting, as members of the commission accused each other of acting in bad faith resulting in a “fundamental lack of trust.” It seems as members of the commission have given up entirely on coming up with a compromise on state level maps, and […]