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 […]
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3 Ways We Made Virginia Better in 2018
2018 was a big year for progressives in Virginia! After our victories in 2017, we were all ready for something good to happen during the 2018 General Assembly session and beyond, and it did. Read below to learn more about the top three things we accomplished in 2018 to make life better for people in […]
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“I Am One of Those Virginians Who Needed Medicaid Expansion”
A huge wave of relief washed over Evie, a 27-year-old store clerk and community college student, when she found out that she was automatically enrolled in Virginia’s Medicaid program in November. To her, this was more than a policy change, it was personal. “I am one of those Virginians who needed Medicaid expansion,” Evie said. […]
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Can We Get A Heck Yeah For Healthcare?
I don’t know about you, but I’m still basking in the glow of numerous midterm victories in Virginia. It is amazing how many people came up to me after the election simply saying, “Can you believe how much we won??” Yes, I can. And chances are, you can too because you know how many of […]
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Rich Anderson: Another Old White Dude With Opinions About Your Body
This is part of a series of posts on Delegate Rich Anderson, who is up for re-election in District 51. Read the other posts in this series: Rich Anderson’s Dog Whistle Racism Rich Anderson Represents the NRA. Not Me. And Not You. 7 Years of Votes Against Raising the Wage Rich Anderson has been our […]
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Dear Lolita: Please Google “Medicaid Expansion”
This is part of a series of posts on Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, who is running for election in District 42. Read the other posts in this series: From Donald, With Love Where Should A Woman Get Her Healthcare: Planned Parenthood or an Overcrowded ER? Lolita Mancheno-Smoak is running as Republican to represent the 42nd District in […]
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Why These Fight for $15 Members Are Voting This Year
“Oh my god, it would be relief. I could breathe. I could sleep at night. No more tears or thinking about how I can pay for things.” On Monday, I had the privilege of visiting the Fight for $15 office in Richmond, VA. The office was bustling with activity full of people scanning cards pledging […]