Issues
Healthcare
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Healthcare is a matter of economic and social justice. Low wages, no job or health insurance, no transportation - especially public transportation in rural Virginia - and no nearby healthcare provider prevent many people from...
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
Environment
We have a right to clean air, water, and non-toxic food. Environmental justice legislation protects and preserves our natural resources and community and historical resources. We must ensure that no community is excessively burdened by landfills, pipelines, compressor...
We have a right to clean air, water,
and non-toxic food.
and non-toxic food.
Education
Education is the way out of poverty. Education is the foundation of democracy. It is the road to equality and justice. It leads to innovation and invention. Rural students have the same right to a high-quality education as those in other parts of the Commonwealth....
Education is the way out of poverty.
Economy
The key to a thriving economy is jobs. Rural Virginians deserve the same opportunities to work and live in their communities with a healthy economy. A healthy economy provides local jobs with a livable wage and benefits, affordable high-speed broadband in every...