Op-Ed
Continuing the path to a $15 minimum wage is the right choice for families and our economy
This column originally appeared in Cardinal News As elected officials discuss ways to boost Virginia’s economy, many often overlook...
Kenneth: Governor Youngkin’s tax package does little to help Southwest Virginia families most in need
This op-ed originally appeared in Cardinal News When Governor Youngkin unveiled his legacy budget in December — the only...
Juneteenth: Celebrating and working for liberation for our youth
This is a joint op-ed with RISE for Youth, co-authored by Monica Hutchison; it originally appeared in Virginia...
Va. lawmakers should put kids before corporations
This column originally appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch At this moment, as lawmakers negotiate over the vastly different budget...
Kenneth: State budget must make investments in Virginia communities, not unrealistic tax plan
This op-ed originally appeared in The Roanoke Times Over the coming days, Virginia’s legislature will negotiate a budget agreement...
Ashley Kenneth column: Youngkin administration should take a more responsible, targeted tax policy approach
This op-ed originally appeared in Richmond Times-Dispatch On the issue of taxes, Virginians have seen two competing visions in...
Opinion: Biden plan essential to helping Virginia families
This is a joint op-ed authored by Phil Hernandez, Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy for The...
It’s past time for Congress to act and pass the next federal relief package
By Chris Duncombe The pandemic has devastated the economy, and people in Virginia are struggling to stay afloat. Yet, even...
How we get through the pandemic and rebuild for a better future
By Ashley Kenneth We’re all looking forward to a time when the pandemic has been subdued and we can safely...
Tara Gibson, David Broder and Michael Cassidy column: COVID-19 sheds new light on paid family leave
appeared in Richmond Times-Dispatch Since long before the current public health crisis began, families...