That history is personal to me, and it reminds us that the work of civil rights and voting rights is never finished.
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I was raised by people who understood that the right to vote was never simply given. Generations of Americans had to sacrifice, organize, and show extraordinary courage to claim that right.
This work now has a permanent home, and a team focused every day on defending voting rights and enforcing Virginia law.
Families across Virginia are being squeezed by higher utilities, groceries, and everyday essentials all thanks to Republicans’ reckless war in Iran and flawed economic policies.
Justice for the victims does not require creating unnecessary threats to our national security.
Public executions are the hallmark of authoritarian regimes like Iran and North Korea, not the United States of America.
The Fort Hood shooting was a horrific act of violence that took 13 innocent lives and devastated military families.
The hospital or nursing home is not the right option for every patient.
We should not restrict that right going forward.
No Virginians should lose coverage because they lose a job.
Yes, we have to have federal regulations.
Let’s fight for real change. Let’s get this done and then get to universal coverage.
It’s time for America to move towards universal health care.
All these workers go without health care when they get sick.
The public wanted assurances that this most essential public good will remain safe, and will remain reliable.
I’ve concluded that the proposed takeover of Dominion Energy with NextEra is not in the best interest of Virginians.
As Governor and as a mother of three school-aged daughters, I am working to make sure that every child feels safe, supported, and prepared to thrive during their years in Virginia’s schools and into their futures.