Due to chronic underfunding of Virginia’s colleges and universities, the cost of a college education for students in our communities is now at a record high, according to a recent report by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). The General Assembly is underfunding Virginia institutions of higher education by $660 million. Students […]
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It’s easy to call out Nazis. It’s hard to call out our neighbors.
In the wake of violent demonstrations and domestic terrorism by the New Klan in Charlottesville this weekend, a chorus of voices have demanded that elected leaders condemn white supremacy and Nazi ideology. Some figures (Donald Trump, Corey Stewart) have fallen far short of the mark. But calling out Nazis is not enough. It is the […]
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In Henrico County Court, Another Shameful Attempt to Control Women’s Bodies
Advocates and women affected by sham restrictions against abortion providers rallied outside the Henrico County courthouse on Friday to show support for women’s healthcare. Why? Because the notoriously anti-woman, anti-healthcare Family Foundation filed a lawsuit against the McAuliffe administration in a desperate attempt to prevent women from accessing the healthcare they so desperately need. The […]
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Justin Fairfax is our Hero
Hero or Zero? August 11 Welcome to Progress Virginia’s Zero or Hero, a weekly, unapologetically progressive take on this week’s heroes and zeros in Virginia politics. Check out this space every Friday, and Tweet us or post to our Facebook to nominate your own heroes and zeros. Like this? Please share! Hero Democratic Lieutenant Governor […]
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Advocates Rally In Support of Abortion Rights Outside Hearing on TRAP Lawsuit
Advocates Rally In Support of Abortion Rights Outside Hearing on TRAP Lawsuit Richmond, VA—On Friday morning, the Henrico County Circuit Court will hear arguments on a lawsuit brought by the notoriously anti-woman Family Foundation against the McAuliffe administration. This is the first step in what will likely be a long, drawn out case regarding last […]
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Women’s Health Advocates Call On John Adams to Protect Access, Abide By SCOTUS
Richmond, VA–Advocates for reproductive health and rights challenged John Adams, the GOP candidate for Virginia Attorney General, to pledge to protect Virginia women’s constitutional right to access abortion Thursday afternoon. The call with reporters preceded a Friday legal hearing in The Family Foundation’s lawsuit over amended Targeted Regulations on Abortion Providers. The office of Attorney General Mark Herring is […]
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5 things to know about GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Today is the first forum between candidates for Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and Jill Vogel. We think there are some things you need to know before hearing what they have to say. Republican Jill Vogel wants to force invasive vaginal ultrasounds on women. In 2012, Jill Vogel introduced legislation in the Virginia State Senate requiring […]
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In First LG Forum, Will Vogel Apologize For Transvaginal Ultrasound Bill?
Charlottesville, VA—When Justin Fairfax and Jill Vogel face off in their first forum of the Lieutenant Governor’s race Wednesday, Vogel will have yet another opportunity to apologize for her sponsorship of the infamous transvaginal ultrasound bill. In 2012, State Senator Vogel introduced SB484, requiring a woman who decided to have an abortion to undergo an additional waiting […]
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What Do Water Fountains Have to Do With A Woman’s Right to an Abortion?
It’s another day, so of course conservatives in Virginia are attempting to control women’s bodies and restrict access to the healthcare women need. Apparently, the number of water fountains and parking spaces is really important when it comes to women seeking abortions and other healthcare. Or so The Family Foundation, who is suing to prevent the repeal […]
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Laquan Austion: #FakeNews Candidate
Laquan Austion, GOP candidate for Delegate in Virginia’s 2nd district, is in hot water this week after revelations in the Richmond Times Dispatch that he misled the public and some reporters about his educational background. According to the RTD, Austion falsely claimed to Potomac Local to have a master’s degree from The George Washington University. Austion also misrepresented […]