Richmond, Virginia—As lawmakers debate the merits of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, small business owners are coming out in support of the measure. Small business owners know that paying their employees higher wages is good for business. “Everyone should have the opportunity to work hard and thrive in our communities. But when […]
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Virginians Celebrate as Virginia Values Act Passes Both House and Senate
SB868 and HB1663 Prohibit Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Virginians are celebrating as the Virginia Values Act passed both the House and Senate this week. The bills, Senator Adam Ebbin’s SB868 and Delegate Mark Sickles’ HB1663, prohibit discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, and credit on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Virginia […]
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Hero & Zero – 2/7
Hero- Senator Mamie Locke This week, Virginia Senate icon Senator Mamie Locke showed us all once again why she’s the Virginia Senate’s Democratic Caucus Chair and why we will forever stan. On Monday, she opened up about her experience as a Black woman living in a state that still honors the treasonous actions of the […]
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Black Girl Magic Has Yet To Save Our Lives
As a reproductive rights advocate, I talk a lot about access to contraception and abortion. If you’ve been on Facebook or watched the news lately, then you know at every turn, someone is looking to take away our constitutional right to make decisions about our own bodies and whether, how, and when to start a […]
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Virginia’s 10-Year Wait Period for Medicaid Eligibility is Unjust
Imagine being at work and feeling a sharp pain in your chest. Imagine not being able to go to the hospital because you’ve only been working in the United States for seven years. What do you do next? Ignore a possible serious health issue or be forced to pay thousands of dollars in medical bills? […]
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In Virginia’s Redistricting Process, The “What” Is Just As Important As The “Who.”
Voting is kind of my thing. Election Day is my favorite day of the year. I love the action. I love what all of us together raising our voices symbolizes. It’s a moment where we’re all equal. Or at least, it should be. But when political district lines are rigged to ensure a predetermined outcome […]
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Work Requirements for Medicaid Expansion are B*llSh*t. We Should Repeal Them Now
After fighting for 5 long years, in 2017 we were finally able to pass Medicaid expansion in Virginia! We made sure that more than 400,000 Virginians are able to see a doctor when they are sick without worrying about the bill that would come afterward. It was kind of a big deal. via GIPHY But […]
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Make Voting Easier With Automatic Voter Registration
I had to buy a new fridge a couple of weeks ago. The old one stopped keeping things cold, making it pretty functionally obsolete. Our new fridge is stupidly smart. It tells me the weather, turns on NPR, keeps track of food that’s about to expire, and stays up to date on my calendar. It’s […]
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Hero & Zero 1/31
Heroes – Grassroots Activists Supporting Driver’s Licenses for All On Tuesday and Thursday this week, an incredible number of activists showed up at the General Assembly to advocate for driver’s licenses for all Virginians during House and Senate Transportation Committee hearings. Activists lined up hours beforehand to make sure their voices were heard on this […]
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Virginia Pro-Choice Coalition Celebrates the Passage of the Reproductive Health Protection Act in the Senate
Advocates Thank Countless Champions in the Senate and House for Paving the Way for the Reproductive Health Protection Act to Pass Today Today, the Reproductive Health Protection Act (SB733) passed on the Senate floor, bringing us one step closer to securing a future that upholds Virginians’ basic reproductive freedoms by finally rolling back the medically […]