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We are a multi-issue, multiracial, multilingual movement for a just and democratic Virginia #ForAllofUs
📣 Local action update 📣 >> Last night, Loudoun families advocated for Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors to allocate $10 million toward local housing voucher programs and fund free after-school pilot programs! #vapolitics #loudoun
February 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
📣 Local action update 📣 >> Last night, Loudoun families advocated for Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors to allocate $10 million toward local housing voucher programs and fund free after-school pilot programs! #vapolitics #loudoun
On Monday, Feb. 17, New Virginia Majority is taking to the streets in a March for Working Families. We are marching alongside a coalition of unions and community organizations from all over Virginia. Our demand is simple: Put #PeopleOverProfits. (1/4)
February 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On Monday, Feb. 17, New Virginia Majority is taking to the streets in a March for Working Families. We are marching alongside a coalition of unions and community organizations from all over Virginia. Our demand is simple: Put #PeopleOverProfits. (1/4)
"Harrisonburg and Lynchburg are already seeing success with restorative practices, said Chlo'e Edwards, policy director for New Virginia Majority, part of the Fund Our Schools coalition."
Let's bring lasting reform to our public schools!
Let's bring lasting reform to our public schools!
Virginia lawmakers push restorative justice in schools 🏫
Pilot program to reform discipline moves forward, sparking debate over alternatives to suspensions and expulsions.
virginiamercury.com/2025/01/23/r...
Pilot program to reform discipline moves forward, sparking debate over alternatives to suspensions and expulsions.
virginiamercury.com/2025/01/23/r...
Restorative justice for schools: Virginia lawmakers aim to reform discipline • Virginia Mercury
Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial di...
virginiamercury.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Harrisonburg and Lynchburg are already seeing success with restorative practices, said Chlo'e Edwards, policy director for New Virginia Majority, part of the Fund Our Schools coalition."
Let's bring lasting reform to our public schools!
Let's bring lasting reform to our public schools!
MAJOR GA session update! 3 key constitutional amendments have made it through the House and Senate. Here's the full rundown:
January 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
MAJOR GA session update! 3 key constitutional amendments have made it through the House and Senate. Here's the full rundown:
We're thrilled to see a $15 minimum wage continue through the House! With costs rising on everything from food to housing, Virginia families cannot survive on $12.41 an hour.
NEW: Virginia's $15 minimum wage plan advances.
House committee backs hike to $15/hour by 2027.
Democrats tout relief for workers; GOP and businesses warn of economic fallout.
virginiamercury.com/2025/01/16/m...
House committee backs hike to $15/hour by 2027.
Democrats tout relief for workers; GOP and businesses warn of economic fallout.
virginiamercury.com/2025/01/16/m...
Minimum wage hike clears hurdle in House committee • Virginia Mercury
Virginia’s minimum wage could rise to $15 by 2027 under a proposal that cleared the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Thursday in a closely watched 11-9 vote. The bill now heads to the House Appro...
virginiamercury.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We're thrilled to see a $15 minimum wage continue through the House! With costs rising on everything from food to housing, Virginia families cannot survive on $12.41 an hour.
This is a critical step forward in ensuring the voting rights of ALL Virginians. Though this fight is not yet over, we are greatly encouraged by today's House vote to pass a rights restoration amendment!
BREAKING NEWS: A proposed constitutional amendment restoring the right to vote passes the Virginia House of Delegates with four Republicans in support: Delegates Cherry, Coyner, Cordoza and Taylor. #VALeg #justiceforwardvirginia
January 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This is a critical step forward in ensuring the voting rights of ALL Virginians. Though this fight is not yet over, we are greatly encouraged by today's House vote to pass a rights restoration amendment!
Housing is a human right! We are proud to be a part of the Richmond Housing Justice Collective and support this urgent demand for rent relief.
A coalition of local advocacy groups is demanding that Mayor Danny Avula and the Richmond City Council seek a suspension of all Richmond evictions until April and direct emergency funds for rent relief following last week’s citywide water outage.
Advocates call on Avula, Richmond City Council to seek evictions pause
They said it would allow Richmonders to make up lost income post–water outages.
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January 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Housing is a human right! We are proud to be a part of the Richmond Housing Justice Collective and support this urgent demand for rent relief.