Defying expectations that he would support incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring, Governor Ralph Northam instead endorsed Delegate Jay Jones (D-89), who is challenging Herring in the Democratic Primary. “Jay Jones has stood with me every step of the way in our journey to make Virginia a more just and equitable place to live,” Northam said. […]
On Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives approved the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 on a party-line vote of 220 to 112 with only two Democratic Congressman, Jared Golden of Maine and Ron Kind of Wisconsin opposing the measure, and Republican Rep. Lance Gooden (R- Texas) stating after the fact that he had […]
Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st District), who would be the first woman and Latinx person to ever serve as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, today welcomed the endorsement of Teamsters Local 639. “Labor loves Elizabeth Guzman,” said John Gibson, President of Teamsters Local 639. “Virginia is historically one of the worst states in the nation when it comes […]
Rod Hall, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, has taken the Activate Virginia Pledge, announced via press release that he is affirming his commitment to environmental justice and to rejecting Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power money. Hall explained his reasoning in taking the pledge, saying, “I know firsthand the effects of environmental injustice. I […]
As a community activist fighting to combat homelessness and environmental injustice, Idris O’ Connor knows what it’s like to go through challenges and overcome them through hard work and determination. Now, he looks to bring those qualities to the 31st District House of Delegates as the Democratic nominee. Recently, O’ Connor talked with The PW […]
The Prince William Democratic Women’s Caucus alongside dozens of high-profile racial, environmental, and economic justice groups across the Commonwealth have joined together to sponsor a series of public debates pertaining to the three upcoming statewide Democratic primary elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General in June 2021. Last night, Virginia voters had a chance […]
On August 28, 1963, John Lewis stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke before the crowd that gathered for the March on Washington. He spoke passionately to issues of his day, asking, “Where is our party? Where is the political party that will make it unnecessary to march on Washington? Where is […]
Bill Now Heads to Gov. Northam’s Desk; Will Repeal Outdated Laws That Criminalize and Stigmatize HIV Yesterday, the General Assembly passed Senator Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) and Senator Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) bill (SB 1138) to modernize outdated and ineffective 1980s-era laws that criminalize Virginians living with HIV. The bill now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. […]
As Rod Hall continues his campaign for the 31st District House of Delegates, he has received several endorsements of support. Earlier in the week he received an endorsement from Virginia Senator Jeremy McPike. This morning he received another endorsement from Delegate Hala Ayala (D-51st). Below is a statement from the press release sent to the […]
Family and Children Advocate organization Voices for Virginia’s Children has continued to fight for the protection of children statewide through its many projects. From addressing racism in the foster care system to providing resources for children during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been front and center to ensure that youth across the Commonwealth are given […]
