Grundy, Virginia—After Republican Glenn Youngkin rejected two invitations to debate Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the race for Governor, the two candidates will finally meet in a debate tonight. This will be a rare opportunity for voters in Virginia to learn where Glenn Youngkin actually stands on the issues. “Glenn Youngkin has been hiding from voters since he won […]
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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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Abortion is Health Care
As anti-choice supporters rally in opposition to sexual and reproductive health care, reproductive health, rights and justice organizations stand in solidarity with one another. Richmond, Virginia—As a vocal gang of anti-family zealots descend upon Capitol Square in Richmond today, here’s your reminder that 79% of Virginians support abortion access. Abortion is health care, and every […]
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Victory For Virginia Student Loan Borrowers: SCC Finally Adopts Regulations to Oversee Student Loan Servicing Industry
Virginia Borrowers’ Bill of Rights leads the nation in student borrower protections Progress Virginia today celebrated a major win for the over one million student loan borrowers in the commonwealth—the Virginia State Corporation Commission has adopted regulations governing the operation of student loan servicers. The regulations are pursuant to a newly passed “bill of rights” […]
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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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Virginia Reproductive Health Advocates Warn Voters of Consequences of Texas Abortion Ban
Last night, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency request to block Texas’ barbaric new abortion ban (S.B. 8), which took effect yesterday, September 1, and has completely cut off access to abortion in nearly all cases by banning abortion after six weeks, before many people even know they are pregnant. This ban is particularly […]
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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. […]
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We Define Our Communities, Not Politicians
Every 10 years, Americans participate in the U.S. Census. (You filled out your census form last year, right?) The information from the Census is then used in conjunction with input from communities to draw political maps. Those maps then determine what district we live in, who represents us, and how they will allocate resources for […]
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Glenn Youngkin Finally Releases Policy Positions, Confirms He Isn’t Qualified to be Governor
Republican candidate for Governor, Glenn Youngkin, finally announced some of his policy positions on Monday. Youngkin has officially revealed what we knew all along—he has no idea what he is doing and is unqualified to be Governor. Youngkin has no political experience and has turned buzzwords into policy that would decimate Virginia’s economy and leave […]
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ICYMI: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures—Virginia Republican Party Attempts to Strip Virginia Democrats of their Vote
Richmond, Virginia—On Thursday, the Republican Party of Virginia filed a lawsuit to remove Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe from the ballot in a desperate attempt to salvage their gubernatorial dreams. This last-ditch effort is yet another pathetic attempt by Republicans to ignore the will of the voters. “This GOP lawsuit to remove Terry McAuliffe from […]