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Grassroots Gathering 2016: Brief Recap

Grassroots Gathering 2016: Brief Recap

Over the weekend of September 16-18, Virginia Organizing leaders gathered at Smith Mountain Lake to discuss important issues facing Virginians this year like education justice, environmental justice, ...

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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Coming to Charlottesville

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Coming to Charlottesville

Charlottesville, Va. — Sierra Club Virginia Chapter and Virginia Organizing are pleased to host former UVA professor and prominent climate scientist Michael Mann for a presentation about his new book, ...

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Virginia Organizing Joins Governor Terry McAuliffe in Portsmouth

Virginia Organizing Joins Governor Terry McAuliffe in Portsmouth

On Monday, September 12, 2016, Virginia Organizing South Hampton Roads Chapter leader Shelia Carter had the honor of introducing Governor Terry McAuliffe at a large voter outreach event for returning ...

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Groups Meet to Discuss Economic Future of Washington County and Abingdon

Groups Meet to Discuss Economic Future of Washington County and Abingdon

Published by the Bristol Herald Courier ABINGDON, Va. — Several local citizens groups gathered Monday night for the first of four meeting to discuss the economic future of Washington County. The meeti ...

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Virginia Organizing Leaders Speak Out About School Suspensions in Spotsylvania

Virginia Organizing Leaders Speak Out About School Suspensions in Spotsylvania

Spotsylvania, Va.— Virginia Organizing leaders attended the September 12, 2016 Spotsylvania School Board meeting to speak out about the disproportionate number of suspensions for students of color and ...

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Coal-Ash Cleanup Progressing in Other SE States

Coal-Ash Cleanup Progressing in Other SE States

Published by Public News Service RICHMOND, Va. -As Congress debates the issue, utilities and communities in southeastern states, not including Virginia, are moving ahead with clean up of millions of t ...

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Washington County Chapter of Virginia Organizing and Other Local Groups Organize Economic Discussion Series

Washington County Chapter of Virginia Organizing and Other Local Groups Organize Economic Discussion Series

What: Economic Development Discussion Series When: Monday, September 12 at 6 p.m. Where: EB Stanley Middle School, Cafeteria (297 Stanley Street, Abingdon, VA 24210) Abingdon, Va.— Local organizations ...

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Good News and Bad News

Good News and Bad News

We’ve got some good and bad news. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has extended the comment period to October 7, 2016 for the proposed rules aimed at reducing the harmful effects of pre ...

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Virginia Organizing Chapter Leaders Will Speak at Portsmouth School Board Meeting on School-to-Prison Pipeline

Virginia Organizing Chapter Leaders Will Speak at Portsmouth School Board Meeting on School-to-Prison Pipeline

What: Portsmouth School Board meeting When: Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. Where: Portsmouth City Hall, 6th Floor (801 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704) Portsmouth, Va.—Leaders from the Portsmou ...

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Va. Children’s Asthma Linked to O and G Air Pollution

Va. Children’s Asthma Linked to O and G Air Pollution

Published by Public News Service RICHMOND, Va. - Many Virginia kids spend their days gasping for breath, according to a new report. But new limits on pollution from oil and gas wells could help. A fir ...

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