Virginia New Majority

Delegate Alfonso Lopez agreed on Wednesday to delay his HB 779 (the Virginia DREAM Act) until the 2013 legislative session. Several other anti-immigrant bills were defeated on Wednesday. Both Governor Bob McDonnell and the House of Delegates were under intense pressure across the state to withdraw support for new anti-immigrant laws. Over 200 messages were sent to the Governor and over 60 Delegates calling for the passage of the Vi

Delegate David Albo's neighbors were visited by Immigrant rights activists last night and were asked to pressure him to drop his 4 anti-immigrant bills in the Virginia House of Delegates. Nearby residents expressed their concern about Albo's proposed laws, and questioned whether the Delegate was in touch with his constituents.

Showing the actual cost of the voter suppression laws under consideration in the Virginia Legislature, policy group Demos released a report entitled “Voter ID in Virginia: An Expensive Mistake” in partnership with local civil rights group Virginia New Majority.

Because of her experience as an advocate for affordable housing and economic policies that benefit all Arlington residents, and because of her commitments to building a fair a free Arlington for all, Virginia New Majority proudly endorses Melissa Bondi in this week’s Democratic Party nomination caucuses.

Tuesday, January 10th- Republican legislators were surprised Tuesday night when they were unexpectedly confronted by residents from across the commonwealth at the GOP caucus reception at the Jefferson Hotel. Some of those residents entered the expensive reception and unfurled banners with messages condemning the “extreme agenda” of the Virginia Republican Party, while others protested outside the reception.

Washington, DC- Jon Liss, Executive director of Virginia New Majority was awarded an Activist of the Year Award from the Washington Peace Center during the Center’s 7th Annual Activist Awards Grassroots Gala, in recognition of his outstanding organizing for racial and social justice in Virginia for the last 30 years.

Alexandria, VA- Progressive Virginians helped secure victories for Democratic candidates in some critical races in Tuesday's closely watched election, as Democrats tried to retain narrow control of the Virginia Senate.

Local civil rights groups hold citizenship clinic for green card holders and encourage their political participation Woodbridge, VA- Encouraging immigrant activism, several local civil rights organizations will host a citizenship clinic on Saturday, July 23rd at 10am for Northern Virginia’s green card holders to help them become active and engaged citizens.