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 Northam’s Desk; Will Repeal Outdated Laws That Criminalize and Stigmatize HIV Yesterday, the General Assembly passed Senator Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) and Senator Jennifer McClellan’s (D-Richmond) bill (SB 1138) to modernize outdated and ineffective 1980s-era laws that criminalize Virginians living with HIV.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 […]
Governor Northam is expected to sign the sweeping legislation to protect domestic workers. The Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday passed The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights extending the Virginia Human Rights Act and workplace health and safety protections to domestic workers throughout the Commonwealth. On Friday, February 19, 2021, the House passed State Senator Jennifer […]
Delegate Elizabeth Guzman’s (D-31st District) bill to provide 40 hours of annual paid sick leave to home health care workers who serve patients enrolled in Medicaid will advance to the Senate Floor. The bill, which would have initially covered all essential workers, was amended and advanced yesterday by the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. The Senate […]
