2020 General Assembly Session Leadership
March 2020 – The 2020 General Assembly Session was historic and yielded many positive pieces of common-sense legislation and victories for hard-working Virginia families. I would like to share some
COVID-19 Updates & Resources
My office will provide relevant information on COVID-19 responses, resources, as well as topical updates. The spread of Coronavirus regionally, nationally, and globally continues to dominate the news. This remains
Saslaw Named Majority Leader
November 21, 2019 Senator Dick Saslaw was elected Majority Leader by the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus. Saslaw previously served as Majority Leader from 2008 to 2012 and during the first
Conservation Hero
That’s why I’m proud to announce that one of the largest environmental advocacy organizations in the entire country, the League of Conservation Voters (Virginia Chapter), has named me one of
Why NARAL Supports Senator Saslaw
May 16, 2019 Fighting for reproductive rights and freedom takes courage and fortitude. It is an issue that divides politically, ideologically and morally. That truth became more real to me
Northern Va. senators unite behind Saslaw re-election bid
May 9, 2019 To the Editor of The Blue View: Stop us if you’ve heard this before: “This election is the most consequential of our lifetimes.” We say it every November
I’m Muslim. A millennial. And I’m voting for Dick Saslaw
As a young, Muslim-American activist, I work tirelessly to support candidates who stand up for issues of equality, equity, and fairness. In the era of President Trump, I can’t afford
For me, Sen. Saslaw’s track record and moral fiber make him the obvious choice
By Mimi Dash: Experience matters. Look no further than across the Potomac River at the job House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is doing to an inexperienced president and administration. But as
It’s past time to reset Virginia voting. Here’s how to do it fairly.
In our democracy, we have the right to assume that those who are elected reflect the choice of the majority of voters and that the voices of voters reign. In
Saslaw Wins Bipartisan Backing For Anti-Gerrymandering Reform
A major new development that unfolded in the last day of the Virginia legislative session last week has vastly improved chances for fairer voter representation in the commonwealth in coming