by Jimmie Lee Jarvis The “Big Tent” Promise That Collapses on Contact For some reason, I decided to spend my morning listening to candidates for Chair of the Republican Party of Virginia debate each other over the future of their beleaguered organization. All the candidates seemed to agree on one thing: if elected to lead […]
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For Our Families statement on House Speaker Ryan’s Retirement Announcement
Republican Congressman Scott Taylor Encouraged to “Follow Ryan’s Lead” Virginia — Anna Scholl, Executive Director of Progress Virginia and member of the For Our Families steering committee, released the following statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan announced his retirement from Congress: “Virginia families should feel relieved that Speaker Ryan is stepping down as the leader […]
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Three Reasons The GOP Ticket in Virginia Bad for Women
Virginia Republicans have proven over and over again that they don’t care about women. They consistently vote against common sense bills that would help Virginia women access the health care they need, mandate equal pay for equal work, and require employers to provide paid sick days. Republicans are out to protect rich white men, to […]
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Expose the Secret Republican Healthcare Bill
After Paul Ryan and House Republicans had such a difficult time passing their version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), Senate Republicans took notice, knowing they would be up next. After Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell witnessed the flood of angry phone calls to House Republicans, street protests, and furious constituent comments to representatives […]