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VA Dems Statement on 200,000 American Deaths Due to COVID-19 September 22, 2020
RICHMOND – As the country surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 deaths, Democratic Party of Virginia Chair Susan Swecker released the following statement: “Today we mourn the over 200,000 COVID-19 deaths across this country and nearly 3,000 across the Commonwealth. These loved ones are someone’s child, someone’s parent or grandparent, spouse, friend, or neighbor. They may be just […]
Delegates McQuinn and Ward, former Deputy Labor Secretary Lu to Highlight Trump Administration’s Broken Economic Promises to Black Communities Across the Commonwealth September 16, 2020
DPVA will host a press call tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, featuring former Deputy Labor Secretary Chris Lu, Delegate Delores McQuinn, and Delegate Jeion Ward and others to discuss the economic damage done by the Trump administration to Black communities in the Commonwealth and across the country. The panelists will discuss how President Trump has systematically pushed policies that […]
Democratic Party of Virginia staff announce successful unionization efforts September 14, 2020
Richmond, VA — Democratic Party of Virginia workers have successfully unionized and will be represented by two separate local chapters, an unprecedented step for labor organizing in Virginia politics. The Democratic Party of Virginia has successfully ratified a union contract with coordinated campaign staff and recognized the bargaining unit representing DPVA office staff that will begin […]
#FlashbackFreitas: Delegate Freitas votes against background checks for daycare providers, jeopardizes safety of central Virginia kids & families September 14, 2020
Richmond, VA — Virginians know that Delegate Nick Freitas can be forgetful. That’s why it’s useful to remind him of his previous extreme stances, statements, and votes. Today’s reminder? In 2017, Delegate Freitas was one of just 21 legislators who voted against bipartisan legislation to require fingerprint background checks for licensed daycare providers. Ahead of the vote, a […]
As Virginia’s school year starts, Trump’s failed COVID-19 policies are putting students and teachers at risk September 8, 2020
Richmond, VA — Hundreds of thousands of students and teachers across the Commonwealth are facing a disrupted start to the school year this week because Donald Trump failed to issue plans, guidance, and resources to ensure our schools can open safely. Despite insisting that schools “MUST” reopen in the fall for in-person learning, Trump did little to […]
Third Scott Taylor staffer indicted, prosecutor says more charges to come September 8, 2020
Special prosecutor overseeing the case says Taylor has not been cleared and he “expects to seek at least one more indictment” The ongoing criminal investigation into Republican Scott Taylor’s election fraud scheme yielded another indictment today when a third staffer was charged. Despite Taylor’s false claims that he’s not under investigation, the special prosecutor overseeing […]
New jobs numbers show Trump’s recession is still leaving millions struggling September 4, 2020
Richmond, VA — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report this morning showing unemployment levels are still near their peak during the Great Recession. With just two months until Election Day, 11 million more workers are out of a job compared to February, and Virginia’s unemployment rate is nearly three times what it was at this […]
As Mike Pence plans trip to VMI, Virginia Democrats expose the Trump administration’s broken promises to the country’s veterans September 4, 2020
Richmond, VA — Following the news that Vice President Mike Pence is planning to speak at Virginia Military Institute next week, Derek W. Kitts, DPVA Veterans Caucus Chair and First Sergeant USA (ret), released the following statement: “VMI cadets and alumni deserve elected leaders who honor their service by safeguarding them and their families at home and abroad. […]
VA 2020 Voter Registration Redirect August 31, 2020
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Communities of color in Virginia are bearing the brunt of Donald Trump’s COVID-19 crisis August 31, 2020
Richmond, VA — Donald Trump’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused nearly 120,000 infections and killed over 2,500 people in Virginia alone. But the pandemic’s effects have not affected everyone equally. Communities of color are seeing higher infection and death rates than the Commonwealth as a whole, and Black and Latino workers are bearing the brunt […]

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