Tag: Voting rights
On Anniversary of Voting Rights Act, Virginia Democrats Condemn Trump’s Anti-Democratic...
From the Democratic Party of Virginia:
On Anniversary of Voting Rights Act, Virginia Democrats Condemn Trump’s Anti-Democratic Voter Suppression
RICHMOND, VA — Today marks the 55th...
ICYMI: Virginia Democrats Expand Voting Rights
From the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC):
ICYMI: Virginia Democrats Expand Voting Rights
Election reforms increase access while Republicans suppress the vote nationwide
WASHINGTON — While Republicans across...
At Crossover, Activists Celebrate as Progressive Policy Victories Sail Through Both...
From Progress VA:
At Crossover, Activists Celebrate as Progressive Policy Victories Sail Through Both Chambers
Richmond, Virginia—At crossover, it is clear that the hard work progressive...
Virginia House of Delegates Removes Barriers to Voting
From the VA House Democratic Caucus:
Virginia House of Delegates Removes Barriers to Voting
RICHMOND - The new Democratic majority in the House of Delegates has...
Every Single Virginia Republican Member of Congress Votes AGAINST Voting Rights;...
For the record, every single Virginia Republican member of the U.S. House voted today against voting rights, while every Democrat of course voted FOR...
My Time in Jail–Registering Voters!
Edited with permission from a post on the Liberal Women of Chesterfield County Facebook page - Cindy
I went to jail today. No, this was...
Terry McAuliffe Is Claiming Commonwealth’s Attorneys Signed an Amici Curiae Brief...
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, while gearing up for a possible 2020 presidential run, has also been tying up some loose ends from his four...
Virginia Republicans Allow Minor Tweak to Voting Laws While Killing FAR...
Just to remind everyone that even though SB1026 was allowed through by Republicans (see Senate Dems' press release, below) - probably because it's not a huge...
Governor Northam Announces Legislative Proposals to Protect Voting Rights and Reform...
From Gov. Ralph Northam's office:
Governor Northam Announces Legislative Proposals to Protect Voting Rights and Reform Campaign Finance Laws
~ Proposals include no-excuse absentee voting, repeal...
Midterms Matter. Trumpism Cannot Withstand High Turnout
By Gary Broderick; article originally appeared in RVA Magazine
Progressive yard signs are visible throughout my neighborhood of Church Hill, declaring “Black Lives Matter” and...