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ICYMI: Hardworking Families Do Better When Democrats are in Office

Richmond, Virginia—Virginia has moved in rank from No. 52, dead last in the nation, to No. 23 on Oxfam’s Best States to Work Index, all while maintaining its position as the best state to do business. This new ranking is due in part to higher wages to help with the increased cost of living, worker protections to […]

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Firsts

“You know, one day you could be president of the United States? You would be the first female president, as well as the first African American president.” Before hearing these words, I had never thought about serving as an elected official, nor had I thought about someone like me, holding such a prestigious position. The […]

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Removing the Lee Monument Reminds All Virginians, All Are Welcome

The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the statue of Robert E. Lee can finally be removed.  This monument was one of the largest and most painful shrines dedicated to preserving the abominable principles of inequality, bigotry, and racism in the South. We’re thrilled that we can finally say farewell to the Lee Monument. […]