The devastation in our communities from Covid-19 shines a spotlight on the need to support and pass a paid family and medical leave bill. Everyone should be able to take time away from work when they get sick, whether that’s with Covid-19 or something else. Huge corporations and their high-priced lobbyists work with politicians to […]
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We Need to Take Care of the Folks Who Put Food on Our Tables
Did you know that in Virginia, farm wages can make our minimum wage seem downright generous? I was shocked to learn that some employers take advantage of the fact that agricultural workers, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are exempt from Virginia’s new Minimum Wage Act. Even if our state minimum wage increases, […]
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Virginians Share Stories on the Necessity of Climate Justice at People’s Hearing
Video of this event can be found here. Richmond, VA—Virginians gathered today to share their stories with legislators and demand action from our lawmakers at the People’s Hearing on Climate Justice. This was an online event where community members spoke about how their lives have been impacted by climate change and discussed the necessity of […]
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People’s Hearing on Climate Justice in Virginia: How Real People are Affected & the Need for Environmental Justice
MEDIA ADVISORY: TODAY at 6:00 p.m.Virtually on Zoom CONTACT: Tiffany Potter: tiffany@progressva.org: 434.906.0870 Virginians will hold ‘People’s Hearing on Climate Justice’ today at 6 p.m. to share their stories about how their lives have been impacted by climate change and discuss the necessity of environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Community members will share their stories with legislators and […]
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Treasonous Virginia GOP Congressmen Stoked Violence, Should Be Removed From Office
Washington, DC—The right-wing domestic terrorists who violently stormed the United States Capitol and prematurely ended the certification of the election results today were spurred on by Republican Congresspeople and Senators who betrayed the will of the people and our votes. Today’s violent attempted coup was seeded and fueled by opportunistic conspiracy theorists who unfortunately hold […]
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Top Three Bills To Watch During the 2021 Legislative Session In Virginia
When the 2021 General Assembly legislative session starts in January, it will be a session like no other. COVID has changed everything. The House of Delegates will meet virtually and the state Senate will meet at the Science Museum of Virginia. With virtual floor meetings, no in-person lobbying, and zooming in to give public testimony, […]
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Looks Like We Made It
Y’all. 2020 is OVER. THANK GOODNESS. It was rough, but by golly, we made it through. We lost so much last year that I can’t even begin to process it all. Instead of reliving all the horrors that were this dumpster fire of a year, let’s celebrate three wins we had last year and three […]
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People’s Hearing on Climate Justice in Virginia: How Real People Are Affected & the Need for Environmental Justice
MEDIA ADVISORY: 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 7, 2021Virtually on Zoom CONTACT: Tiffany Potter: tiffany@progressva.org: 434.906.0870 Richmond, VA—Virginians will hold ‘People’s Hearing on Climate Justice’ on Thursday, January 7 at 6 p.m. to share their stories about how their lives have been impacted by climate change and discuss the necessity of environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Community […]
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We voted them in. Now it’s time to hold them accountable.
We just wrapped up a critical (and exhausting) federal election, but don’t relax just yet. The 2021 General Assembly session is right around the corner, as are primaries for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and the House of Delegates elections. We still have important work to do by holding politicians’ feet to the fire and […]
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Kirk Cox: The Grinch Who Stole Progress For 30 Years
In 2018, I joined a couple of dozen students visiting the state Capitol during the General Assembly session to advocate for legislation. They specifically wanted to talk to then-Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, a public school teacher, believing a teacher would be sympathetic to their issue. What legislator wouldn’t be thrilled by enthusiastic kids […]