Virginia is having a critical statewide election this year. Virginia's next Governor, Executive Team and entire state legislature are on the ballot. Join us to take action now!
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President Biden highlights an explicit linkage between having diversity in government, and making policy that recognizes and addresses the needs of diverse communities. Yet this won’t happen automatically, and it won’t be easy. Even with the right guidance in place, workplace inclusion will require a different kind of leadership than we have ever seen in government. It won’t be enough just to bring diverse staff to the table. There are some hard steps leaders will need to take if we are to truly include their voices and perspectives.
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Today is Juneteenth, a day of commemoration that has finally received due recognition. This week we saw a ray of hope as Congress passed, and the White House signed, legislation declaring this day a national holiday. We take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and re-dedicate ourselves to the ongoing fight for equality.
While the Senate managed to agree on this symbolic gesture, they remain gridlocked over the fundamental issue of whether we should have the right to vote. That's why we have joined forces with Deadline for Democracy, and you'll be seeing regular messages from us supporting this national campaign for voting rights. Because when we mobilize, we win.
Martin Luther King, Jr. wisely and prophetically stated, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The events of this week tangibly demonstrate that the injustice of unchecked white supremacy is a real threat to democracy and liberty for all. Therefore, for any who want to be an ally for justice, I urge you to support the efforts of the outstanding Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Congresswomen who have spoken bravely and frankly about what is needed next.
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Together we marched - together we were counted - together we voted
Grateful that you are part of the change as we seek to push for diversity and representation because diversity matters
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Here’s some ways to support the two Democratic challengers for U.S. Senate in the Georgia runoff. With LESS THAN A WEEK left for voters to register for the runoff election, we’ve all got Georgia on our minds. Together, we can all play a part helping Georgia set even more voter turnout records — whether it’s helping people you know register and request absentee ballots or sending texts and postcards to folks. How will you keep pushing for democracy in Georgia and the country? #TogetherWeVote
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Many have come to understand that by participating in the Census, you are shaping the future – ensuring your community has the resources and representation it deserves for the next 10 years.
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The Trump Administration very recently issued an Executive Order (E.O.) protecting toxic workplace behavior. It’s not a surprise that a White House that has embodied misogyny, xenophobia and white nationalism would come up with such a directive. This E.O. is not just bad for the integrity of our federal government, it’s bad for all Americans. But it doesn’t seem to be written to stand the test of time and is unlikely to survive legal challenges. So why issue it now? I believe it is intended as a clear signal to public servants, on the eve of a tense election, that there will be retaliation if they bring forward any evidence of abusive behavior at the hands of political appointees. In short, it’s a gag order.
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Responding to the census is a way for residents to do their part in maintaining the functionality of our government and society, as population data will be pertinent during our recovery from this public health crisis. Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.
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