As someone who has confronted addiction and is friends with other sober warriors, I know how hard it is to get clean and remain sober even under the best of circumstances. The pandemic has served as a relapse trigger for too many by compounding a deadly lack of preventative and rehabilitative services with social isolation, […]
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Twice Is Nice: Don’t Skip Out On Your Second Dose!
Hey you! Do you want to get a free Krispy Kreme donut, free beer, and other free goodies? Keep on reading 🙂 Wait, what did I just see!? via GIPHY Did you hear that the Governor of Ohio announced a vaccine lottery? That’s right, if you get your vaccine and you live in Ohio, you […]
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First Read: Paying Their Fair Share for Stronger Communities
‘First Read’ is Progress Virginia’s weekly ‘news to watch’ memo featuring the scoop on the news each week. Have a tip or something we should cover? Shoot us an email at info@progressva.org. Know someone who should get this newsletter? Send them this link. Thanks to a pandemic extension, it’s officially Tax Day in May. As […]
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ICYMI: Virginia Leads the Way for Voting Rights Expansion
Richmond, Virginia—The enormous gains made around the expansion of voting rights in Virginia serve as an example for other states to follow as Republicans across the country push for new restrictions to disenfranchise voters, especially voters in Black and Brown communities. The Virginia Voting Rights Act enshrined voting rights into state law, requiring prior notification […]
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Raise the Wage for Virginia Farmworkers! May PV Spotlight on Legal Aid Justice Center
Throughout the pandemic, farmworkers have been out in the fields, busting their butts and risking their lives so we can eat. They work so hard harvesting crops, but some only take home $60 for a full day’s work. ? No one deserves such low pay for such hard work. In Virginia, this is allowed because […]
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Trump Endorsement of Republican Nominee for Governor Glenn Youngkin is Further Proof They Are Out of Touch With Virginia Families
Richmond, Virginia—In yet another move that shows how out of touch Republicans are with people in our community, the Republican nominee for Governor is touting an endorsement from former president Donald Trump. Instead of addressing the actual needs of people in Virginia, Trump praised Youngkin for his anti-gun violence prevention, anti-abortion access, and anti-working family […]
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Republicans Prove They Are Out of Touch With Virginia Families By Nominating Glenn Youngkin
Republicans Prove They Are Out of Touch With Virginia Families By Nominating Glenn Youngkin Richmond, Virginia—As Virginia Republicans chose Glenn Youngkin to be their nominee in the race for Governor, it’s clearer than ever that Republicans are out of touch with members of our community. Youngkin is anti-gun violence prevention, anti-abortion access, and anti-working families. […]
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Another Mother’s Day For Justice
A couple of weeks ago, I was in the pediatric emergency room with my 14-month-old son after he busted his lip open while bumbling about. Believe me, hanging out in an ER with a young child is one of the worst ways to spend your time. While we waited for what felt like an eternity […]
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ICYMI: Appalachian Power Wants to Charge Customers Even More
ICYMI: Appalachian Power Wants to Charge Customers Even More Richmond, Virginia—Despite charging customers nearly 64% more on energy bills from 2007 to 2020, Appalachian Power Company is seeking additional rate hikes. Appalachian Power wants to add another $22 to each bill for residential customers now with a possible 55% increase by 2035. All of this […]
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What Exactly Is The Point?
It always amazes me how death can make you reexamine all your life choices. Let me start with some background. I am 34 years old, successful in my career, college-educated, unmarried, and without any children. I bet you’re thinking, that’s not unique, there are a lot of women in your position. You are right! There […]