Grundy, Virginia—After Republican Glenn Youngkin rejected two invitations to debate Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the race for Governor, the two candidates will finally meet in a debate tonight. This will be a rare opportunity for voters in Virginia to learn where Glenn Youngkin actually stands on the issues. “Glenn Youngkin has been hiding from voters since he won […]
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Are You There Unemployment? It’s Me, Virginia.
I never thought I would need to file for unemployment. Since graduating college, I always had at least two jobs. It wasn’t uncommon for me to hold three jobs at once, usually two regular part-time jobs and one rotating, less frequent gig, like teaching improv comedy or assisting with florals for weddings. Then last year, […]
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The People Have Spoken: Pass RHEA Now!
Since Democrats took over both the House of Delegates and the State Senate in 2019, we’ve passed a flurry of progressive legislation on everything: voting rights, gun violence prevention, abortion access, economic justice, and many more. We’ve made a lot of progress in the last two years, but our work isn’t done yet, especially when […]
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The Nightmare Inside Virginia’s Prisons
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on incarcerated people Most of us are taking the precautions necessary to protect ourselves and those around us from the coronavirus pandemic. We’re wearing masks, washing our hands regularly, wiping down surfaces, and practicing social distancing as part of the minimal effort to keep from getting sick. But imagine if you […]
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Keep Dirty Politics Out of Our State Constitution: Vote No on Amendment 1
Election season is coming! We can start voting in just a few weeks, and whether you plan to vote by mail, vote early in person, or vote on Election Day, you’re probably thinking about how you are going to vote. You probably know how you are voting for president, but have you thought about the […]
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Why Trump is Afraid of Voting By Mail
The coronavirus pandemic has got us all scared. We’re worried about our health. We’re worried about our jobs. We’re worried about our kids’ education. We’re worried about whether things will ever get back to normal. Of all the things we have to worry about, there’s one thing you don’t have to worry about in this […]
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October is LGBTQ History Month! We Still Have Much Work to Do To Protect the LGBTQ Community
October is LGBTQ history month! Ironically, the U.S. Supreme Court heard some cases affecting the LGBTQ community’s protections at the beginning of this month. With a conservative majority on the court, the future of protections for the LGBTQ community is unclear, which could really make all of the gains we’ve made disappear into history. The […]
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Conservatives In Virginia Are Coming For Abortion Access
In order for our communities to thrive, one of the most basic things we need is the ability to decide for ourselves whether, how, and when to start a family. Everyone needs the basic autonomy to decide what happens with their bodies and the right to choose how many children they do or do not […]
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Who Counts in the 2020 Census? | Many Barriers Could Undermine a Fair and Accurate Count in Virginia
This blog post is the second part of a three-part series “Who Counts in the 2020 Census?” where we interviewed local leaders spearheading the fight in their communities to obtain a fair and accurate count of everyone who lives in Virginia. There are many barriers that could undermine a fair and accurate Census count in […]
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Who Counts in the 2020 Census? | Why is the Census such a Big Deal?
This blog post is the first installation of a three-part series “Who Counts in the 2020 Census?” where we interviewed local leaders spearheading the fight in their communities to obtain a fair and accurate count of everyone who lives in Virginia. We’ve been talking a lot about the census lately by pushing for more funding […]