Video of this event can be found here. Richmond, VA—Virginians gathered today to share their stories with legislators and demand action from our lawmakers at the People’s Hearing on Climate Justice. This was an online event where community members spoke about how their lives have been impacted by climate change and discussed the necessity of […]
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People’s Hearing on Climate Justice in Virginia: How Real People are Affected & the Need for Environmental Justice
MEDIA ADVISORY: TODAY at 6:00 p.m.Virtually on Zoom CONTACT: Tiffany Potter: tiffany@progressva.org: 434.906.0870 Virginians will hold ‘People’s Hearing on Climate Justice’ today at 6 p.m. to share their stories about how their lives have been impacted by climate change and discuss the necessity of environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Community members will share their stories with legislators and […]
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People’s Hearing on Climate Justice in Virginia: How Real People Are Affected & the Need for Environmental Justice
MEDIA ADVISORY: 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 7, 2021Virtually on Zoom CONTACT: Tiffany Potter: tiffany@progressva.org: 434.906.0870 Richmond, VA—Virginians will hold ‘People’s Hearing on Climate Justice’ on Thursday, January 7 at 6 p.m. to share their stories about how their lives have been impacted by climate change and discuss the necessity of environmental justice in the Commonwealth. Community […]
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Progress Virginia Announces Suspension of Eyes on Richmond for 2021; Transparency Push Still Top Priority
Richmond—Progress Virginia announced today the suspension of Eyes on Richmond for the 2021 legislative session. A groundbreaking and award winning transparency program, Eyes on Richmond streams and archives legislative committee hearings. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has determined an in-person presence at General Assembly proceedings is not in the best interest of […]
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‘Voters Decided’ Car Rally Celebrates the Power of the People; As Every Vote is Counted, Voters’ Mandate for Progress is Clear
Richmond, VA— Virginians gathered today for a car rally to celebrate our achievement: we turned out in record numbers and the will of the voters prevailed. Despite the pandemic and deliberate barriers, voters made their voices heard loud and clear. The Voters Decided: Day of Celebration included voters, essential workers, and civil rights advocates who […]
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Progress Virginia Congratulates Congresswoman Spanberger on Reelection
Progress Virginia congratulates Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on her reelection to represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Virginia voters turned out in record numbers and made their voices heard loud and clear. Seventh District voters stood up for their community and voted for Representative Spanberger because of her first term support for quality, affordable healthcare, strengthening support […]
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Progress Virginia Congratulates Congresswoman Wexton on Reelection
Progress Virginia congratulates Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton on her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Virginia voters turned out in record numbers and made their voices heard loud and clear. Tenth District voters spoke for their community and chose Representative Wexton because of her first term support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, […]
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Virginians Rallying to Demand Every Vote Is Counted
MEDIA ADVISORY: 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020Richmond, VA CONTACT: Anna Scholl: anna@progressva.org, 540-460-1269 Richmond, VA—Virginians will hold a car rally and parade in Richmond on Saturday at noon to demand that every vote is counted in this election in order to swear in a government that is of, by, and for the people. We are […]
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Progress Virginia Congratulates Congresswoman Luria on Reelection
Progress Virginia congratulates Congresswoman Elaine Luria on her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Virginia voters turned out in record numbers and made their voices heard loud and clear. The Second District stood up for their community and chose Representative Luria because of her first term support for veterans, accessible and affordable healthcare, strengthening […]
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The Massive Surge in Early Voting and Its Impact on Election Results
More than 2 million Virginia voters have already cast ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election, meaning voters and the media will need patience on Election Night to receive results in close races. Nearly 400,000 ballots are still in the hands of voters, waiting to be returned. Additional early voting locations have opened around the […]