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ICYMI: Poll Finds Strong Opposition to Re-Opening Businesses in the Midst of Coronavirus

A new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll has found that despite protests across the country, most people strongly oppose the move to re-open some businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Even if businesses are allowed to re-open, most people are wary of eating out at restaurants (74%), shopping in retail stores (69%), and going to the movies (82%). […]

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ICYMI: Coronavirus Backlash Coming From Republican Lawmakers Inspired By Trump

Though the protests across the nation demanding that we reopen businesses and head back to work despite the ongoing threat from coronavirus are framed as a grassroots movement, it seems more and more clear that they are being coordinated nationally by Republican political operatives.  The message of these protests is not only dangerous for our […]

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Virginia Will Become Safe Haven For Abortion Access as Reproductive Health Protection Act Becomes Law

Richmond, Virginia—Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed the Reproductive Health Protection Act into law.  At a time when the country is facing an unprecedented public health crisis, and people continue to need access to essential reproductive healthcare, some anti-choice politicians in other states are attempting to delay or ban access to abortion by shutting down clinics. […]

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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 bill on a vote of 9-6, sending it to the Senate Floor for final passage before it goes to the Governor’s desk. The Reproductive Health […]

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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 for busy families, increase the minimum wage, prevent gun violence, ensure immigrants have access to drivers licenses, prohibit discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community, […]

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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 that paying their employees higher wages is good for business. “Everyone should have the opportunity to work hard and thrive in our communities. But when […]

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Virginia Women’s Equality Coalition Advocates Highlight Bold Legislative Agenda

Richmond, Virginia—Today, the Women’s Equality Coalition brought together hundreds of Virginians to speak to their legislators in Richmond and urge them to support their bold legislative priorities that will protect and expand reproductive freedom and affordable access to abortion, and keep families healthy. For the first time in history, Virginians elected a pro-choice majority in […]