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. […]
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Job Posting: Digital Organizer
About Us: Progress Virginia and our sister organization, Progress Virginia Education Fund, are hiring a digital organizer to join our team. Progress Virginia is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. We provide a strong, credible voice for advancing progressive values and […]
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How They Voted: ALEC Loophole edition
Friday afternoon, the General Assembly rejected amendments from Governor McAuliffe that would have closed a loophole in ethics legislation that will allow legislators to accept free travel to ALEC conferences–with zero limits or disclosure. The State Senate rejected the amendments on a voice vote, which means there’s no record of who voted yes or no. […]
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Rotten tomatoes alert: Reviews are in on the ethics bill
A week after the General Assembly pushed through an “ethics reform” bill with last minute changes, the reviews are in and they’re not pretty: “Lame.” “Pretty sad.” “They fall far short.” “So anemic you almost wonder why they bothered.” “Little more a joke.” In comparison, reviews of “new” Star Wars are a love fest. Lawmakers […]
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ALEC’s latest attack on Virginia’s public schools
Written by Larry Meadows: Eighteen House Delegates and four State Senators are patroning a bill, HB 2238, in the General Assembly designed to unravel Virginia’s vaunted public education system. Ten of HB 2238’s patrons are confirmed members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Three–Delegates Steven Landes (R-25), Kirk Cox (R-66), and Mark Cole (R-88)–serve […]