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Call on Senator Warner and Senator Webb to PROTECT and STRENGTHEN Social Security

Call on Senator Warner and Senator Webb to PROTECT and STRENGTHEN Social Security

Yesterday, the Social Security Trustees released their annual report on the financial status of Social Security.  You’ve probably already seen lots of press coverage about the report, but t ...

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Ask Senator Warner for a Budget that Protects Basic Services, not Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

Ask Senator Warner for a Budget that Protects Basic Services, not Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

In a close vote, the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Buffett Rule, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that would have required millionaires to pay at least the same tax rate as middle class taxpayer ...

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Martinsville protesters against voter ID bills

Martinsville protesters against voter ID bills

Justin Ward Reporter 4:57 p.m. EST, February 21, 2012MARTINSVILLE, Va.—Protesters in Martinsville are urging lawmakers not to touch their voting rights.About a dozen protesters from Virginia Org ...

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Martinsville Chapter Denounces Hurt’s Support of Ryan Budget

Martinsville Chapter Denounces Hurt’s Support of Ryan Budget

Martinsville, Va.— On Tuesday, April 17, a dozen members of the Martinsville chapter of Virginia Organizing rallied in front of the Workforce Center on Commonwealth Blvd. to denounce Congressman ...

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VIRGINIA MAIN STREET ALLIANCE  UPDATE #3

VIRGINIA MAIN STREET ALLIANCE UPDATE #3

There is a federal income tax credit for small businesses that provide health insurance for their employees.  The credit will carry over into the future if it is not all used in one year.  I ...

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Virginia Organizing Tax Day Action: Martinsville Chapter Denounces Ryan Budget and Calls for Tax Fairness

Virginia Organizing Tax Day Action: Martinsville Chapter Denounces Ryan Budget and Calls for Tax Fairness

Local Event is part of national campaign in support of “Paying a Fair Share” Act   Martinsville, Va.— On Tuesday, April 17, Virginia Organizing will rally in front of the Workforce Center on Comm ...

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Virginia Organizing Will Hold Second Annual “Thank Taxes” Rally

Virginia Organizing Will Hold Second Annual “Thank Taxes” Rally

Charlottesville, Va. — On Monday, April 16, the day before Tax Day, Virginia Organizing is holding its second annual “Thank Taxes” Rally at 12:30 p.m. near the Free Speech wall in front of City Hall. ...

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