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Gov. McAuliffe Signs Bills to Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Gov. McAuliffe Signs Bills to Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Sixteen Virginia Organizing members attend a bill signing in Richmond today. Governor Terry McAuliffe signed two bills supporting his "Classrooms not Courtrooms" initiative. In addition to supporting ...

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Governor McAuliffe Announces More Than $83 Million for Criminal Justice Programs Throughout the Commonwealth

Governor McAuliffe Announces More Than $83 Million for Criminal Justice Programs Throughout the Commonwealth

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced $83.3 million in grants to provide support – in some cases the only support – for essential programs and services across the criminal justice system ...

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Protecting Health Care in Martinsville

Protecting Health Care in Martinsville

On June 14, Virginia Organizing leaders and community members came together for a "Protect Our Care" community forum and call-to-action. Everyone called their Members of Congress and committed to take ...

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About the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Chapter

About the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Chapter

The Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Chapter has worked on many issues over the years. We completed an anti-criminalization campaign in 2019. This campaign included a review of the Harrisonburg police d ...

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About the SAW Chapter

About the SAW Chapter

The Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro Chapter promoted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and advocated for the expansion of Medicaid and closing the coverage gap. Members organized vigils, rallies, and communit ...

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Bad Medicine: AHCA would be a bitter pill for rural communities

Bad Medicine: AHCA would be a bitter pill for rural communities

Published by The Half Sheet, the blog of The Commonwealth Institute. Virginians who live in rural areas are likely to be particularly hard hit if repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA ...

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From the Ashes Film Screening in Norfolk

From the Ashes Film Screening in Norfolk

Please join us on Monday, June 12 for a FREE reception and special screening of From the Ashes at Old Dominion University, followed by a Q-and-A with a panel of local experts. From the Ashes captures ...

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Virginia Organizing to Hold “Protect Our Care” Forum in Martinsville

Virginia Organizing to Hold “Protect Our Care” Forum in Martinsville

What: Community forum to support the Affordable Care Act When: Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. Where: Grace Presbyterian Church (218 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA 24112) Martinsville, Va. — Virginia Orga ...

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Protests Against Pending Deportation in Harrisonburg

Protests Against Pending Deportation in Harrisonburg

Published by WMRA. On Monday more than 75 people in Harrisonburg rallied outside the Department of Homeland Security office on Neff Avenue against a pending deportation. WMRA’s Christopher Clymer Kurt ...

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Pushing for changes in Lynchburg City Schools

Pushing for changes in Lynchburg City Schools

  Published by WSET. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET)— The Lynchburg City School Board heard several issues the community wants to see changed. Before the meeting even started, a group called Virginia Organ ...

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