Elections / Voting RightsRichmond, Virginia— Lieutenant Governor nominee John Reid told the Virginia Mercury this week that he would be a ‘no’ vote on all three of the constitutional amendments that will appear before the 2026 General Assembly, including the amendment to change Virginia’s current practice of disenfranchising people with felony convictions. However, constitutional amendments in Virginia are ultimately decided by […]
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Record-Breaking Primary Turnout Leads to Progressive Victories
Richmond, Virginia—Turnout in the Virginia Democratic primary election this year crushed all previous records; more than 200,000 early votes were cast, 130,000 more than the previous record for early votes set in 2023. The result of that record-breaking turnout? Progressive successes up and down the ballot. “Last night’s results prove what we’ve always known: when more […]
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Tips for identifying mis/disinformation
As the crucial 2024 elections approach, bad actors are all over the internet, trying to confuse and mislead voters. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid the dangers of misinformation and disinformation while surfing the web.
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Feeling like the Hopeless Pit of Despair is Engulfing You Whole? Get Involved In Your Community!
By Ashleigh Crocker I don’t know how you’re feeling, but this last week, and if we’re being honest, the last six months, or year, or since November 2016, things have felt especially grim. Between a debate that left me feeling hopeless, Supreme Court decisions on immunity and Chevron with far-reaching consequences, and Project 2025 looming, […]
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It’s Time for Republicans to Admit That No One is Safe From MAGA Supporters
By: Kierra Johnson Trump and his supporters have way too much power, and the evidence has only grown since the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. On May 28th, former police officer Michael Fanone spoke to the press outside of the courthouse where closing arguments were made during Donald Trump’s hush money trial […]
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Why Are Conservatives Debating Pride Flags and Not the Worship of Confederate Losers?
By: Kierra Johnson Symbolism is having a huge moment in Virginia right now on a couple of fronts, and while the conversations may seem a bit backward, no one should be surprised. During Pride Month, crosswalks in Alexandria, VA were painted the colors of the modernized LGBTQ+ flag. Several other cities, such as Atlanta, Philadelphia, […]
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Pop Politics (A Taylor Swift Playlist)
by Kimberly Nario Okay okay okay. WAIT. Just hear me out. Before you jump in the comments, know that I have several friendship bracelets, I have seen Eras Tour four times (on screen, duh), and maybe I’ve listened to Down Bad multiple times a day for however many days it has been since April 19. […]
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ICYMI: Glenn Youngkin Is Required To Appoint a DEI Director. Why Hasn’t He?
Richmond, VA-–On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin, whose office once declared that “DEI is dead,” found himself signing a state spending bill that apportioned $3.6 million to the Office of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. The bill also mandated that Governor Youngkin must return the word “equity” to the office title after attempting to change the office’s name to […]
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The One Thing Youngkin Can’t Buy
By Ashleigh Crocker Governor Glenn Youngkin couldn’t get it together enough to manage a viable Presidential run. So now he’s vying for the next best thing: Vice President, with Trump at the top of the ticket. But as a Virginian who has been dealing with Youngkin and his wild incompetence since he was elected, Youngkin […]
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Virginia Coalition for Progressive Values To Host a Press Conference Ahead of Veto Session on the Status of Progressive Legislation
Richmond, Virginia—Progress Virginia and the Virginia Coalition for Progressive Values will host a press conference to discuss the status of several vetoed pieces of legislation. The press conference will feature remarks from legislators, as well as stories from people whose lives were personally impacted by the legislation. Focus areas will include minimum wage, paid family […]