Former Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy’s political action committee, Virginia for Everyone, announced a new program on Thursday to help maintain the Democratic majority in the Virginia House of Delegates. Virginia for Everyone’s “Keep the Majority” initiative is aiming to knock 35,000 doors in key districts across the Commonwealth in a final push before election day […]
Manassas City Councilman David Farajollahi was appointed to temporarily fill the City Council seat left vacant by Michelle Davis-Younger when she became mayor in January 2021. Farajollahi had previously filed for candidacy for the November 2021 special election to finish Davis Younger’s term withdrew on Wednesday. PW Perspective previously interviewed Farrajollahi for a “Behind the […]
The second gubernatorial debate on Tuesday saw former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin take the stage once again to ask for Virginian voters’ support. This time, however, they were not the only two candidates in the room. Princess Blanding, an activist and educator who is on the ballot as the nominee […]
Schools across Virginia set goal to register 65 percent of eligible voters Governor Ralph Northam today announced the start of Virginia’s sixth annual Governor’s High School Voter Registration Challenge. “Our democracy depends on voting, and it should be as easy as possible,” said Governor Northam. “Our landmark 2021 Voting Rights Act of Virginia makes voting easier […]
New Amtrak train is first step in statewide rail expansion program Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of expanded rail service from Richmond to the Northeast corridor. The Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 will now offer early morning service from Main Street Station, getting travelers from Downtown Richmond to Washington D.C. when the workday begins or to […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be […]
The Senate Parliamentarian’s ruled against a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented youth, TPS Holders, essential workers, and farm workers. This decision comes after months of negotiations and votes on the initial budget resolution in Congress. Monica Sarmiento, Executive Director of the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights said: “Although we are disappointed with this […]
Early voting in Virginia began on Friday, September 17. Across Virginia, voters can cast their ballot early any weekday or Saturday between September 17 and October 30. Here is what you need to know to vote early in Prince William County and Stafford County: When can you vote? Prince William County: Monday through Friday – […]
Month proclaimed in recognition of contributions of Hispanic and Latino Virginians Governor Ralph Northam today proclaimed September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. “As we mark 53 years of commemorating National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, Pam and I encourage all Virginians to join us in celebrating the important history and […]
On Monday, Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed the Voting Rights Act of Virginia in Newport News. The groundbreaking law makes Virginia the first state in the South to adopt a Voting Rights Act and begin to undo the damage of years of targeted voter suppression and denial of constitutional rights. The law, which was passed […]
