As a woman, I am always concerned when my reproductive rights are in danger of being taken. As a Latina, I find myself twice as frustrated. Because not only am I fighting the government but my heritage as well. It’s a complicated thing. As a Latina, millennial, liberal woman I view the world much differently […]
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Trust. Women. Easy to say and impossible for politicians to do.
This week Delegate Ben Cline proposed a “Day of Tears” on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, declaring that it’s now the government’s job to publicly shame women. Luckily, there are a few pieces of legislation are up for debate in the Virginia General Assembly that put women in charge of their own bodies. These […]
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2017 has already started
Friday afternoon we learned the Virginia Governor’s Association dropped $5 million dollars in our commonwealth–the largest political contribution in the history of our state. The money is meant as a “marker”: a public indication of how much they’re willing to spend to put a conservative in the Governor’s mansion this November. It’s January. That $5M […]
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A Statement on President Obama’s Farewell Address
Eight years ago, our country was in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Jobs left our shores, factories, and shops closed; families forced out of their homes. America even in the midst of gloom and calamity found hope. President Obama campaigned to change the course of American progress fundamentally. And […]
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Bathroom Bill is an Assault to Virginia Values
Hatred and discrimination against our friends and neighbors is not a Virginia value, but it is clear that Delegate Bob Marshall hasn’t gotten the message. He just filed a bill modeled after North Carolina’s infamous HB2, the “bathroom bill” designed to ban transgender people from accessing public bathrooms. Seriously? There is no point to this […]
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Job opening: Part-time Digital Associate
Digital Associate What we’re offering: An opportunity to join our hard charging team. The enthusiastic activist chosen for this position will work directly with the Director of Digital Communications. Responsibilities include: Manage day-to-day content uploading in a variety of content management systems. Aid “internal and external teammates” in their adoption and use of CMS […]
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Job opening: Communications and Spanish Language Media Associate
Progress Virginia and our sister organization, Progress Virginia Education Fund, are looking for a communications associate and Spanish language media specialist to join our team. The associate will build relationships with Spanish-language media, work with the Executive Director and allies to execute earned media campaigns, track media, and provide communications training and advice to partners. […]
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Sunrise
“No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning.” That’s what President Obama told the country in an election night address. He was right. I know last night was rough for a lot of us. But the sun did come up this morning and one thing is clear: our work is more important than […]
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Looking For 2017 Legislative Fellows
Want a front row seat to Virginia’s General Assembly session? Progress Virginia is looking for legislative fellows to assist our advocacy program this winter. Interested in joining our team? Scroll down for details. Progress Virginia is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned […]
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This is What White Privilege and Systemic Racism Look Like.
Tuesday, Virginia Delegate Rick Morris of Suffolk was arrested on one felony and two misdemeanor charges for allegedly assaulting family members. He posted a $1500 bond and was released. Thursday, Morris was arrested again on more charges stemming from a 2016 alleged assault on family members. The charges include six felonies and five misdemeanors. […]