Hero & Zero – 2/28
Heroes: Activists Fighting to Raise Virginia’s Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour Statewide On Wednesday, grassroots activists packed the House Briefing Room at the General Assembly for a press conference
Progress Unpacked
Hero & Zero – 2/21
Hero: Alexsis Rodgers Speaking truth to power is the definition of being a hero, even when that power is in the hands of an ally. That’s why, today, we celebrate
Activists Celebrate as Reproductive Health Protection Act Passes Senate Committee
This morning, dozens of reproductive health activists were out in full force at the Senate Education and Health Committee hearing on the Reproductive Health Protection Act. The committee reported the
Virginians Reject Trump/Pence Health Care Budget Cuts as Vice President Pence Visits Hampton Roads
Hampton, Virginia—Vice President Mike Pence will visit Hampton today. The visit comes just a few days after the Trump/Pence budget unveiling humongous proposed cuts to health care funding, including Medicare,
Join Us for Crossover Bingo!
Y’all, it’s time to celebrate! For the first time in decades, we’ve made it to Crossover, the official midway point of the legislative session, without a conservative majority killing our
Hero & Zero – 2/14
Hero – Delegate Delores McQuinn Over the past few weeks, a great many legislators have come forward to speak about how they once felt while living under the rule of
At Crossover, Activists Celebrate as Progressive Policy Victories Sail Through Both Chambers
Richmond, Virginia—At crossover, it is clear that the hard work progressive activists have been doing for years is finally paying off. Legislation to expand access to abortion, make voting easier
ICYMI: Small Business Owners Come Out In Support of a $15 Minimum Wage
Richmond, Virginia—As lawmakers debate the merits of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, small business owners are coming out in support of the measure. Small business owners know
Virginians Celebrate as Virginia Values Act Passes Both House and Senate
SB868 and HB1663 Prohibit Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Virginians are celebrating as the Virginia Values Act passed both the House and Senate this week. The bills,
Hero & Zero – 2/7
Hero- Senator Mamie Locke This week, Virginia Senate icon Senator Mamie Locke showed us all once again why she’s the Virginia Senate’s Democratic Caucus Chair and why we will forever