50501 Movement to March in Richmond on March 4 in Defense of Women’s Rights

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, JUSTICE, NEWS, POLITICS

On March 4, 2025, the Virginia chapter of the 50501 Movement will march from Monroe Park to Capitol Square as part of a nationwide day of action opposing the erosion of democracy, the rollback of women’s rights, and the influence of corporate elites in...

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