Madison Vision Series event to examine rewriting of Virginia Constitution
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The 1971 rewriting of the Virginia Constitution reversed a century-old practice of disenfranchising Black voters.
Search Results for voting
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Augusta Free Press endorses Sam Rasoul for lieutenant governor
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#TeamAFP has made its second endorsement in the 2021 Democratic primary, backing Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul in the race for the lieutenant governor nomination.
Terry McAuliffe hypes ‘Lifting Black Virginians’ agenda
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Democratic Party gubernatorial nomination candidate Terry McAuliffe today released his Lifting Black Virginians agenda.
McAuliffe campaign highlights power of second chances, restoration of rights
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The Terry McAuliffe gubernatorial campaign today launched a new digital video ad that highlights Eric Branch’s story about having his voting rights restored.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley climate, energy news roundup: March 28
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The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News for the week ending March 26.
Lawmakers urge President Biden to rectify alleged cannabis firings
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A group of lawmakers is urging President Joe Biden to rectify instances in which several White House staffers were reportedly suspended, put on probation, or asked to resign after honestly disclosing past cannabis use.
Effort to ratify Equal Rights Amendment getting a renewed push in Congress
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The House of Representatives has approved a joint resolution that would remove a deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
Jennifer McClellan responds to Amanda Chase comments about ‘special rights,’ ‘diversity’
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Amanda Chase, in her endless quest to race-bait the Trump base in Virginia, turned the dog whistle to 11 in a video posted to YouTube on Monday. The target: fellow State Sen. Jennifer McClellan.
Northam restores civil rights of more than 69K Virginians with past felony convictions
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Virginia is one of three states in the nation whose constitution permanently disenfranchises citizens with past felony convictions, but gives the governor the sole discretion to restore civil rights, excluding firearm rights.
Northam kicks off Virginia Women Veterans Week
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Gov. Ralph Northam celebrated the start of Virginia Women Veterans Week on Monday with a proclamation and video message honoring the service and sacrifice of women veterans across the Commonwealth.
