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Virginia Organizing Eastern Shore Chapter Announces Campaign on Housing, Well, and Septic

Virginia Organizing Eastern Shore Chapter Announces Campaign on Housing, Well, and Septic

Onley, Va.— On October 26, the Eastern Shore Chapter of Virginia Organizing held a media conference to announce their new campaign for access to affordable well and septic on the ...

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Virginia Organizing Statement on the Candidate Forum Cancellations

Virginia Organizing Statement on the Candidate Forum Cancellations

Earlier this month, Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore (CBES) cancelled their candidate forums after unfounded accusations of political bias from some candidates. The Rev. Rick W ...

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Virginia Organizing Statement on the Candidate Forum Cancellations

Virginia Organizing Statement on the Candidate Forum Cancellations

Earlier this week, Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore (CBES) cancelled their candidate forums after unfounded accusations of political bias from some candidates. The Rev. Rick Wi ...

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Virginia Organizing to Hold “Bridge the Divide” Rally in Norfolk

Virginia Organizing to Hold “Bridge the Divide” Rally in Norfolk

As Inflation Soars, Locals Urge Lawmakers to ‘Bridge Gaps’ by Lowering Drug Prices, Making Health Coverage More Affordable What: Rally to call on Congress to pass tax reform ...

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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 th ...

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Critical Protections Passed Protecting Workers Against COVID-19

Critical Protections Passed Protecting Workers Against COVID-19

Emergency temporary standards mandate common-sense protections for Virginians in the workplace Richmond, VA— Today, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board acted to protect the ...

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Relief for All Virginians: Sign On Letter to Members of Congress

Relief for All Virginians: Sign On Letter to Members of Congress

More than 140 current and former public officials from every region of Virginia have signed this letter to our Congressional delegation. Dear Members of the Virginia Congressional ...

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Virginia Organizing to Hold “Lower Drug Costs Now” Forum on Eastern Shore Ahead of House Vote on H.R.3

Virginia Organizing to Hold “Lower Drug Costs Now” Forum on Eastern Shore Ahead of House Vote on H.R.3

What: Community forum to call on Rep. Elaine Luria to vote for H.R.3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act When: Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m.  Where: Mary N. Smith Center ...

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Karen Downing: March/April 2019 Leader of the Month

Karen Downing: March/April 2019 Leader of the Month

Karen Downing is a native of the Eastern Shore and its public schools. She went to Norfolk State University and then returned home in 1990 and got involved in service to the commu ...

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About the Eastern Shore Chapter

About the Eastern Shore Chapter

The Eastern Shore Chapter first began meeting in March 2016, when 31 people attended a meeting at Mary N. Smith Cultural Center. The group spent two years doing core development w ...

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