ProgressVA is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. Year round, ProgressVA works to engage citizens from across the Commonwealth around issues of immediate state or local concern. Our mission is to provide a strong, credible voice in advancing progressive solutions to critical […]

By Jack Cooper, ProgressVA Intern This past Monday was a momentous day for the General Assembly. It was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is one of the biggest lobbying days during session. To top it off, an extremely important piece of legislation was coming to the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee. Senate Bill […]

The heated discussion in the hallway outside the closed door meeting in Manassas City Hall last night left no doubt that the issue at hand is an attempt to ban abortions. Supporters of women’s health attended the Thursday night meeting of the City Council Economic/Community Development & Land Use Committee as the main issue is […]

Yesterday afternoon, federal prosecutors indicted Bob and Maureen McDonnell on charges stemming from the Star Scientific gift scandal. These charges only underscore the need for real ethics reform in Richmond. This morning, ProgressVA Education Fund released a new report examining how effective proposed ethics reform legislation would be. The bottom line? Thanks to massive loopholes, […]

By Jack Cooper, ProgressVA Intern I was a little taken aback while looking over HB207 proposed by Delegate Dickie Bell (R-20).  This bill would require the Board of Education along with local school boards and teaching staff to create an overall positive environment for elementary and secondary school students that “encourages students to explore scientific […]

The Virginia Senate Finance Committee needs to hear from you right now before a dangerous fetal anomaly amendment is heard at 4PM. Please call the committee members and tell them to oppose it. Talking points are included below.  If your State Senator is listed below please call them immediately.  Committee Members: Walter A. Stosch, Chair (804) […]

Last night Governor Bob McDonnell gave his final state of the Commonwealth address. The speech was equal parts legacy touting and apologies for the gift scandal that has engulfed his term. Somehow, quite a few notable “accomplishments” (many of which Virginians probably deserve an apology for) didn’t make the list. Lucky you, we’re here to […]

Turkey. Football. Food coma. Relatives poorly informed about politics. While Ken Cuccinelli probably isn’t showing up to your Thanksgiving dinner this year (or maybe he is. We don’t know your life), his right-wing talking points might. Everyone has friends and family members who love to debate politics even though they have no clue what they […]

  What we’re offering: ProgressVA’s legislative interns will play a crucial role in our General Assembly program by monitoring legislation and helping inform the public of prospective policy changes. Interns may be asked to assist with additional programs as time permits. Legislative intern responsibilities will include: Attending legislative hearings at the General Assembly Writing blog […]

Ken Cuccinelli and Mark Obenshain have been trying to fool Virginians recently, saying they wouldn’t support extreme legislation that would ban abortions and some forms of birth control. Unfortunately (for them), actions speak louder than their new words. We tracked down the facts so you don’t have to.  That’s right, Cuccinelli and Obenshain supported extreme, […]