The Half Sheet
Richmond’s Tradition of Black-led Labor Organizing: Then and Now
The City of Richmond is the heart of power and politics in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the state capital…
Cutting Top Personal Income Tax Boosts the Wealthy, Excludes People with Lower Incomes
With no budget compromise yet from the Virginia General Assembly, $1 billion in untargeted tax cuts that mostly benefit the…
Hampton’s History of Worker Power: What the Past Teaches Us About the Present
The City of Hampton, established in 1610, is one of America’s oldest cities. Known as a vibrant, waterfront community at…
Status Report: What’s Happening With Virginia’s Budget
First published: March 15, 2023Last updated: April 3, 2023 to reflect current status of the budget process, including…
Will Virginia Maintain its Health Coverage Progress? To Be (Re)determined
Virginia’s choice in 2018 to expand Medicaid has served as a critical safety net for Virginians during the pandemic as…
Don’t Repeat Virginia’s History of Divesting from Public Schools
Every student, regardless of their background, should have access to a high-quality education that will help them reach their potential.
How Key Budget Choices Compare and What’s at Stake for Virginia Families
Budgets reflect our hopes and dreams for our present and future, and what’s included or excluded has real impacts on…
A Pay Cut Based on Age? Why Lawmakers Should Reject House Bill 1669
After years of advocacy and a recent win to strengthen Virginia’s minimum wage, a bill that further guts the minimum…
Governor’s Budget Heavy on Corporate Tax Cuts, Light on Community Investments
Budget proposals are the clearest expressions of our priorities and values. This year, given Virginia’s stronger-than-expected recovery from the pandemic,…
Governor’s Proposed Budget Amendments Prioritize Corporate Interests Above Working People and Families
Teachers and frontline workers helped Virginia navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and are bearing more than their share of harm from…
Outdated Eligibility Rules Leave 13,000 Kids Without Health Coverage Options in Virginia
No parent should have to consider delaying medical care for a sick or injured child due to the fear of…
Exploring the Links Between Discriminatory Land Policies, Black Farmers, Food Access, & Health Disparities: A Richmond Case Study
Health begins where we live, learn, work and play — and with what we eat. Yet not everyone has access…