"Virginia General Assembly Budget Amendments Include Key Investments but Fail to Advance Fair Share Revenue" - @progressva.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/02/vide...

We listened to the Republican Party of VA's Chair candidates face off this morning... and we have some thoughts. All the candidates seemed to agree: the GOP must become a 'big tent' party. It’s a compelling message. But the moment they move from rhetoric to policy, the tent poles start to wobble.

Today is National "Take a Hike" Day, so we are recognizing Jason Miyares and some of his fellow Republican incumbents who are taking a hike following this month's election! May they never run out of trail mix. 😌

Virginia voters have elected progressive candidates for all three of the Commonwealth's statewide offices, including Abigail Spanberger as the first female Governor of Virginia, and Ghazala Hashmi, the first Muslim woman to ever win a statewide election in the United States!

Tomorrow is Election Day, so here’s a reminder of who Donald Trump is hoping you vote for. 🤢

Trump is demanding that red state Republicans redraw congressional districts to RIG the midterm elections, but Virginia Democrats are fighting back. American democracy is under attack, and it's time for progressives and working Virginians to fight fire with fire. #redistricting

Looking for the inside scoop on the proposed Virginia Constitutional Amendments? Look no further. Coming very soon: a round table discussion between @henson4virginia.bsky.social, Narissa Rahaman of @equalityva.bsky.social, and our own LaTwyla Mathias about Marriage Equality. Check our IG!

It's Back to School season in Virginia. While families stretch every dollar, Republican lawmakers are stretching the truth by claiming to be the pro-family party while gutting the very programs that help kids thrive. #BackToSchool #VaElections #FundOurFutures #SupportOurSchools

On July 21 at 2 PM, Campaign Legal Center, joined by local community leaders who have been working to combat felony disenfranchisement, will hold a conversation to explore how states across the country are making progress toward abolishing this practice. RSVP here! campaignlegal.org/events/fight...

Collaboration with mass deportations betrays our values, fractures public safety, and drives undocumented Virginians into hiding. We call on Governor Youngkin and every Virginia lawmaker to withdraw from 287(g) partnerships with ICE and to protect all of our communities.

Virginia deportations are up 350% since 2024, with nearly 3,000 Virginians arrested in the first 5 months of Trump’s presidency. 25% had no criminal record. 70% were longtime community members. 50% are parents of U.S. citizens. These aren’t just stats. They’re our neighbors.

Excellent, accurate graphic by @progressva.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/07/sund...

Not news, but newly relevant.

Today, Rob Wittman, Jen Kiggans, John McGuire, Ben Cline, and Morgan Griffith chose fealty to Trump's MAGA agenda over Virginia's working families. We the people must hold them accountable and act to protect the vulnerable communities impacted by this terrible budget bill.

"Anti-fascist uprisings were the catalyst that started what is now known as Gay Pride." Before we bid Pride Month 2025 adieu, we have one more great blog by our own Kierra Johnson. Read it at the link below! pvef.org/blog-pride-b...

The Democratic ticket of statewide candidates kicked off their campaign together this weekend, and the only thing higher than the temperature is our enthusiasm for the most progressive slate of leaders ever nominated to lead Virginia! Catch them on their bus tour this week.

Virginia’s journey from past struggles to present victories is a testament to the power of collective action. Our history reminds us that defending voting rights is not just about the ballot, but about honoring a legacy of resilience and progress. #VirginiaVotes #EveryVoteCounts

Our communities are stronger when every voice is heard. Thanks to the strides made with the Voting Rights Act of Virginia, voting is more accessible than ever in Virginia! Let’s continue to defend and expand these gains because you are shaping our future when you cast your vote.

We're exactly one week out from the 2025 Primary Election on June 17 and early voting is available now through Saturday June 14. Do you have a plan to vote in the primary for Lt. Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, and local offices in your community?

Republicans in the House have passed Trump's budget, which could have terrible implications for Virginia families if it is passed by the Senate. Cutting #Medicaid for millions of families so corporations can have trillions of dollars in tax cuts is unacceptable. #BigBeautifulBill

Virginia Republicans are busy killing policies that would bring relief to struggling families. Minimum wage, tenant protections, affordable housing, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and expanded health insurance coverage have all been vetoed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Childhood poverty isn’t limited to any one corner of the Commonwealth. Children are facing shockingly high poverty rates in communities on the Eastern shore, in independent cities, and in rural communities. Hundreds of thousands of VA children are at risk from federal aid cuts.

The elimination of the federal Child Tax Credit in 2022 caused the national child poverty rate to more than double. In Virginia, about 13%, or nearly a quarter of a million children, are currently living in poverty.

"There are well-known precedents throughout Virginia’s history that demonstrate why mass hysteria about immigrants is destructive and how it does not contribute to the safety of Virginians." Read the full blog post by Progress Virginia's Kierra Johnson! progressva.org/bad-informat...

Being transgender is a fundamental and deeply rooted part of who someone is and no amount of social pressure can "convert" a transgender person. That's why medical associations and doctors are standing up to defend evidence-based medical care for transgender youth.

According to a new National Education Association study, Virginia teachers earn $5,703 below the national average. We're in the bottom half of states for teacher pay. Students and teachers can't afford four more years of a Republican in the Governor's mansion.

100 days into Trump's second term and the economy is shrinking, workers are being laid off, and international relations are in shambles. Trump's tariffs are reckless, chaotic, and cruel, just like the rest of his administration. #TrumpTariffs #TrumpRecession

With more layoffs coming, it is clear that both President Trump’s and Governor Youngkin’s administrations are failing the people of Virginia by creating an environment of instability and fear. Read the whole blog from our own Kierra Johnson. progressva.org/virginia-wor...

The BRIC Program was a bipartisan effort enacted during Trump’s first term to help states recover from and prepare for natural disasters. But DHS Secretary Kristi Noem just eliminated the program, cutting off tens of millions of dollars allocated to Virginia projects.

Each year, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps more than 6 million American families pay to heat and cool their homes. So, why did HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. fire all the federal workers administering the program? 🤔 #environmentaljustice #climatejustice

Did you know that a household spending more than 6% of its income on utility bills is officially “energy burdened?” Did you know that covers over 75% of Virginia households? That's bad for the environment, the economy, and your pocketbook. #environmentaljustice #climatejustice

Happy Earth Day from the Progress Virginia team! We may not have a rocket ship to another world, but we have our community here on Earth. #EarthDay

Did you know that Black women are 3x more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause than white women? These statistics are tragic and clearly demonstrate that our society is failing Black families and children when they most need our support.

During his first term, President Trump gifted corporations, the ultra-rich, and himself trillions of dollars of tax cuts. Now he wants to extend and expand them. How will he pay for it? By raising prices on YOUR groceries. By cutting health care for YOUR family.

Corporations and the ultra-rich get trillions of dollars in tax cuts, but working families end up with the biggest tax increase in 50 years. #TrumpTariffs

Do you live, work, or study in Richmond? Voting for the People's Budget initiative (@rva_pb) is live through April 14! Check out our blog on participatory budgeting and learn how you can directly influence how $3 million is spent in your community! pvef.org/participator...

@chrislhayes.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @booker.senate.gov @abigailspanberger.com A born ambitious rich film-flam work of cheating the hardworking people of Virginia. Not unlike the ambitious transactional rich GOP MAGA politicians destroying our Constitution.

To Virginia's trans community on International Transgender Day of Visibility: we see you, we value you, and we oppose discrimination and intolerance.

Some of the great legislation that Glenn Youngkin decided to recklessly scrap in his final year as Governor. Banning assault weapons and protecting tenants would have made VA families better off but apparently, Gov. Youngkin cares more about appeasing landlords and the gun lobby.

It's International Transgender Day of Visibility! At Progress Virginia, we will ALWAYS stand in solidarity with our trans and nonbinary friends, family, and neighbors. Visibility is not enough. We must do all we can to protect the rights and safety of the trans community.

Non-US citizens are being rounded up and shipped overseas with no due process, on the flimsiest of pretenses, regardless of their legal status. It’s not hyperbolic to say the Trump Administration wants to dismantle the country’s core principles.

HB 1678 is a commonsense bill informing families how to safely store firearms away from children. Gov. Youngkin's proposed amendment would shoehorn in failed legislation that forces schools to out transgender children, potentially exposing them to violence. Shameful!

In Amendment, Governor Youngkin Quietly Attempts to Transform Commonsense Gun Safety Bill Into Anti-Trans Legislation ("Unfortunately for him, we live in a representative democracy, and Governor Youngkin is not King Youngkin") bluevirginia.us/2025/03/in-a... h/t @progressva.bsky.social

Gov. Youngkin has vetoed legislation that would have raised the minimum wage, lowered utility bills, and established paid family & medical leave. Once again, he sides with corporate interests over Virginia families and workers. It's time for him to update his LinkedIn profile.

@progressva.bsky.social Hey team - we created an action step and script to call Youngkin and demand he support HB 2531. It's a great way for folks to demand a more small-business and family-friendly workforce. Would love for you to amplify. www.whatcanido.earth/action/pass-...

Since local public employees gained the right to bargain collectively with employers in 2021, tens of thousands of teachers, firefighters, and other city and local government workers across Virginia have gained higher pay and better working conditions. 1/2

Dave LaRock. Amanda Chase. Winsome Earle-Sears. Three Republican candidates for VA Governor. They have a lot in common, including anti-abortion extremism. No matter who wins, the GOP nominee will be for severely restricting, even outright banning, abortion care in Virginia.

March 10 is Abortion Provider Appreciation Day! It affirms that abortion providers are essential members of our community who provide life-saving medical care. With abortion rights under attack from extremists across the country, it's never been more important to thank and defend abortion providers.

With the 2025 General Assembly Session finally adjourned, the Progress Virginia team is taking a week off to rest and recharge. We will be back in the office on March 10, 2025. In the meantime, we wish Ramadan Mubarak to all those who observe. ☪️