Virginia is home to more than 874,000 veterans and active duty or military reservists. It is our moral obligation — and privilege — to support them and their families while they serve and after their service is completed. As governor, I…
An inclusive Virginia means one where all of our Commonwealth’s citizens have…
According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, animal abusers are five times as likely to engage in violence against people, and significant numbers of domestic abuse victims delay going to a shelter out of fear for the…
Yesterday, Donald Trump released his 2018 budget. If this budget passes, it will be a colossal blow to Virginia families. It doesn’t just eliminate programs that provide…
Addiction to opioids and prescription painkillers is an epidemic that is ravaging our Commonwealth. More Virginians now die from opioid overdoses than car accidents. In 2016, there…
Each year, 700 to 900 women in the U.S. die — and 65,000 nearly die — from pregnancy-related causes. In every other wealthy country, maternal deaths have been decreasing, but between 2000 and 2014, maternal mortality rates in the U.S…
Tonight, the Fairfax County School Board will vote on modifications to the Educational Employees’ Supplementary Retirement System of Fairfax County (ERFC), which would result in pension cuts for educators. By walking away from promises to classroom teachers, the school board…
What image do you see when you hear “Southern culture” or “Southern voters”?
Climate change is an existential threat to Virginia. Without dramatic action, huge portions of our coastline will vanish under rising sea levels that threaten our agricultural, fishing, and tourism industries. This isn’t theoretical — Virginians…
In just the past five days, Tom has visited more than 15 college campuses across Virginia. After listening to and engaging with hundreds of students, the message for us is clear: we need to make college more affordable and reduce the pressure of student debt.
With the onset of the Trump Administration, Virginia women now face a dual threat from Republicans in Washington and our General Assembly in Richmond. As our next Governor, I will veto attacks on women’s rights from the Republican…
Hard-working Virginians deserve a raise, deserve more time with their families, and deserve the best start for their children. Families do best when we prioritize growth from the ground up and the middle out — replacing the failed promises of benefits trickling down from the…
Imagine raising kids in Northern Virginia while working full-time for just…
