“Oh my god, it would be relief. I could breathe. I could sleep at night. No more tears or thinking about how I can pay for things.” On Monday, I had the privilege of visiting the Fight for $15 office in Richmond, VA. The office was bustling with activity full of people scanning cards pledging […]
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Trump “Thanks” Makee for Campaign Contribution [Election Update]
This is part of a series of posts on Mike Makee, who is running for election in District 2. Read the other posts in this series: Why Won’t No-Show Makee Meet Voters? Mike Makee Will Be Another Obstacle to Closing Virginia’s Health Coverage Gap Dear Mike Makee, I’m writing to thank you for your contribution […]
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Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Remains One of Virginia’s Leading Opponents of Equality [Election Update]
This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, who is up for re-election in District 31. Read the other posts in this series: Del. Scott Lingamfelter Said It’s a “Bad Idea” to Close the Coverage Gap for 400,000 Virginians Delegate Scott Lingamfelter Votes to Restrict Your Body, But Not Guns For […]
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Rich Anderson Represents the NRA. Not Me. And Not You. [Election Update]
This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Rich Anderson, who is up for re-election in District 51. Read the other posts in this series: Rich Anderson’s Dog Whistle Racism 7 Years of Votes Against Raising the Wage Rich Anderson: Another Old White Dude With Opinions About Your Body Rich Anderson has been […]
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Wasting My Time with Ed Gillespie [Election Update]
When Ed Gillespie announced his InformEd tour of the state, I wasn’t exactly lining up to hear the Republican candidate for Governor talk about his supposedly great ideas for the Commonwealth. But I had to give it a shot, because I was dying to ask him just one question. Here’s why: I’m the first person […]
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From Donald, With Love
This is part of a series of posts on Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, who is running for election in District 42. Read the other posts in this series: Where Should A Woman Get Her Healthcare: Planned Parenthood or an Overcrowded ER? Dear Lolita: Please Google “Medicaid Expansion” The following is a letter* Progress Virginia obtained from Donald […]
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Three Reasons The GOP Ticket in Virginia Bad for Women
Virginia Republicans have proven over and over again that they don’t care about women. They consistently vote against common sense bills that would help Virginia women access the health care they need, mandate equal pay for equal work, and require employers to provide paid sick days. Republicans are out to protect rich white men, to […]
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DREAMers Walk 70 Miles to Defend Their Futures
Ten Virginia DREAMers walked 70 miles from Charlottesville to Richmond last week to bring attention to the threats facing immigrants since Trump was inaugurated. “We can’t sit quietly anymore,” said Jacky Cortes, one of the organizers. “We can’t allow the political environment to drive us to fear and the shadows. Now is the time to […]
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Keep Calm and Join a Union
The Fight for $15 Continues The Fight for $15 launched just 5 years ago, and already, the campaign has raised the minimum wage for 22 million Americans. This is a huge step forward for families across the country who struggle to get by on the minimum wage, but there is still more work to do. […]
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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 […]