Senator Lionell Spruill, Sr. (D-5th, Chesapeake City, Norfolk City) was honored by more than 40 people at a legislative champion at a luncheon at the First Baptist Church in Norfolk on Thursday. (Photo: L-R,...
READ THE STORY HERE: Virginia Episcopalian Article By Robert Dilday Toxic Injustice: When Marginalized Communities Bear the Burden of Environmental Hazards Dominion Energy wants to build a huge, noisy, dangerous fracked-gas compressor station in...
By, Rabbi David Katz of Temple Beth El of Williamsburg, Virginia — Ribbono shel Olam – Master of the Universe: On this most solemn of occasions, we have opened our hearts, minds, and...
By Dora Muhammad, Health Equity Manager, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy — In today’s climate of escalating terrorist attacks against houses of worship while believers are gathered together in sacred prayer, the spirit...
By Beth Roach, Guest Column, The Virginia Mercury, April 22, 2019 Serving as the vice chair of Gov. Ralph Northam’s Advisory Council on Environmental Justice has given me a unique perspective on equity and...
By, Kim Bobo, Executive Director, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Speech delivered on April 15, 2019, at the “Tax Fraud Day of Action” rally in Richmond “Do not take advantage of a...
Tax Fraud Rally – April 15, 3:30 pm on the Virginia Capitol steps On Tax Day, April 15, the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP) will stand in solidarity with the United Brotherhood...
Below are questions about Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s (VICPP) likely 2020 priority issues. If two or more candidates in a district complete the questionnaire during either the primary or the general election...
By Julie Swanson, For the second time in two years, the Virginia Legislature failed to pass a bill that would have allowed anyone to carry dangerous weapons, including guns, in houses of worship. ...
Our hearts are broken for another instance of violence and hatred in our world. We express our deepest condolences for our Muslim brothers and sisters at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch,...
By Benjamin Hoyne, Policy Director, VICPP. The chaotic and unsettling 2019 session of the Virginia General Assembly (GA) has come and gone. Marked by scandals enveloping three statewide elected officials in Richmond, the...
By, Kendyl Crawford, Director of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light “We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum...
PDF – RESOURCES FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES TO FIGHT RACISM We have compiled resources from national organizations and various faith traditions that we hope will be helpful in fighting racism and stereotyping. This is not...
It has been a turbulent week in Richmond, but the business of the General Assembly continues on a tight timeline for this part-time legislative body, and as such, our policy work continues. On Monday...
We are saddened by the horrific photo on Governor Northam’s medical school yearbook page, and the recurring pain and sinfulness of racism in our Commonwealth. As people of faith we condemn the sin of...
GREAT news at the General Assembly today A bill requiring employers to provide pay stubs to workers passed! HB 2664 passed! Sponsored by Delegate Lashrecse Aird, the bill requires employers to provide pay stubs...
Jan. 23 –SB 1740 – driver’s privilege card for all immigrants – failed in the Senate Transportation Committee today. This bill would allow all immigrants to take a driver’s test in order to get a driver’s privilege...
Jan. 18 – Good news from the GA! WAGE THEFT: MINIMUM WAGE SB 1079 passed the full Senate by a vote of 37-3! One of VICPP’s priority bills this session – SB 1079 removes the minimum...
Jan. 17 – Good news today on 2 bills VICPP is advocating: SB 1640 – In-State Tuition Eligibility and SB 1079 – Minimum Wage Act; removes exemptions for newsboys, shoe-shine boys, etc., from coverage SB...
Jan. 14 – News Update from the GA TWO LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES! ECONOMIC JUSTICE – WAGE THEFT We’re one step closer to ending Jim Crow-era minimum wage exemptions in Virginia. SB 1079 passed through committee...