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Lobby Day – Un día de cabildeo virtual estatal

Lobby Day – Un día de cabildeo virtual estatal

Abajo encontrará la traducción a español.(Find a Spanish translation below.)On Wednesday, February 10 at 9 a.m., Virginia Organizing will hold a virtual statewide lobby day. We are delighted to announ ...

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Eric Olson-Getty | Director of Programs

Eric Olson-Getty | Director of Programs

Eric Olson-Getty grew up in Vermont and came to Virginia via North Carolina in 2014. He moved to Harrisonburg when his wife got a new job, but arrived looking for opportunities to get involved in gras ...

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Virginia Organizing Celebrates Revised MOU between Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Police Department

Virginia Organizing Celebrates Revised MOU between Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Police Department

Norfolk, Va.— Virginia Organizing members, parents, workers, and community have opposed the use of armed police officers in Norfolk Public Schools. Research shows that SROs do not prevent school ...

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Virginia Organizing Eastern Shore Chapter to Hold “How’s your Internet Service?” Townhall

Virginia Organizing Eastern Shore Chapter to Hold “How’s your Internet Service?” Townhall

What: Q & A with legislators, public officials, business owners, and consumers When: Thursday, January 21 at 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Register to participate on Zoom at this link: https://tiny ...

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General Assembly 2021 – English and Español

General Assembly 2021 – English and Español

(en español abajo) Legislative Priorities Criminal Justice SJ 272 (Locke): Support the “Right to Vote” constitutional amendment that would end felon disenfranchisement and guarantee the right to vote ...

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2020 In the News

2020 In the News

Ladelle McWhorter: COVID relief offers hope, but more action neededDecember 23, 2020 Opinion: Help set former offenders on a path for successDecember 15, 2020 Opinion: Help set former offenders on a p ...

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Thank you for your Donation!

Thank you for your Donation!

Your support will help us move forward to new beginnings! ...

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Letter: Paid sick leave is an important benefit to all Virginians

Letter: Paid sick leave is an important benefit to all Virginians

The Fairfax County Times published this letter from Dr. Rommaan Ahmad on December 11, 2020 making the case for paid sick leave throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia Organizing is a member of the Paid ...

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A Short History of Resistance to Confederate Monuments

A Short History of Resistance to Confederate Monuments

Denise M. Watson of the Virginian-Pilot has published this important retrospective: "The racial reckoning with Confederate monuments dates back more than a century." From the article: "Portsmouth’s mo ...

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Virginia Organizing Releases Student/Parent Bill of Rights

Virginia Organizing Releases Student/Parent Bill of Rights

Richmond, Va.—The Richmond Chapter of Virginia Organizing has released a “Student/Parent Bill of Rights” to guide students, parents, and other caregivers as they navigate challenges they may face in p ...

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