Finally! We Have Universal Background Checks For Gun Purchases in Virginia!
It took way too long for this and way too many families grieving loved ones lost due to gun violence. The day is finally here, and we have passed a
Progress Unpacked
Get Your Vote On Without Being Carded!
Our country is at a tipping point. The voices of the oppressed are crying out after being ignored, abused, and brutalized. We may not have it as bad as our
Extreme Risk Protection Orders Save Lives
Starting on July 1, Virginia will join 15 other states that have extreme risk protection orders. This means that a judge can remove firearms from people who are determined to
Progress Virginia Stands in Solidarity With Youth Organizers Taking a Stand Against Systemic Police Brutality
Richmond—Today, student and youth organizers from the Virginia Student Power Network filed a lawsuit suing the City of Richmond, the Richmond Police Department, and the Virginia State Police for violating
Defund, Divest, or Abolish, No Matter What You Call It, We Need to Reform the Police in Virginia
One Halloween night a few years ago, a couple of friends and I were leaving a party when my completely sober friend accidentally drove his car into a ditch. We
In News That Surprises No One, Republicans Are Spreading Disinformation Online
We all love the Internet. I mean, what’s not to love about something that allows you to watch cute cat videos, chat with your friends who live half a world
Communications Manager Job Description
About Progress Virginia: 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. As Virginia’s progressive communications
Progress Virginia Calls on Senator Chap Petersen to Apologize For Racist Comments
Fairfax, Virginia—Progress Virginia is calling for Senator Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) to immediately apologize for the racist comments made on the John Fredericks Show yesterday. Senator Petersen said the atrocities
The Felony Threshold Will Increase This Summer and It’s About Time
Hi. Hello. Good day to you. My name is LaTwyla Mathias and I am a Black woman in America. This makes my health, wealth, and way of life subpar in
Stop Riding the Fence: Resources on How to End White Supremacy
A list of resources for people to plug into in Virginia to take action against racism. *This list isn’t comprehensive. We’d love to hear from people with more ideas and