The Virginia chapter of WDA unites writers, readers, editors, and booksellers to champion democracy within the Commonwealth and beyond, and to uphold the institutions that safeguard it. 

We are committed to:

• Defending fundamental civil liberties: 

  • The right to vote and have our votes accurately counted

  • The freedom to assemble and protest

  • The liberty to write and read without undue restriction

  • The right to access educational material that empowers and enriches all Virginians

• Actively opposing censorship that restricts access to books, limits freedom of expression in writing, and impedes academic freedom.

• Building a strong Commonwealth upon the open exchange of diverse perspectives, the robust education of its citizenry, and the equitable treatment of all.

• Ensuring that all Virginians, including those in marginalized communities, have unfettered access to literature and knowledge, providing the tools to critically engage with the full spectrum of human thought and expression, and preventing anyone from being left behind in the face of censorship efforts.