Lynchburg City Schools considering allowing volunteers with felony records
From the article on WFXR by Santiago Melli-Huber: "The Lynchburg City School Board is considering a change to its volunteer policy that would allow people with a felony on their r ...
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Virginia Organizing: State of the Union Speech Wrong on Health Care
Richmond, Va. – In response to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union speech, Virginia Organizing Chairperson Del McWhorter and leader Terry White, a guest of Senator ...
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Lynchburg Campaigns Move Forward
Slow motion gay pride flag blowing in the wind. The Lynchburg Chapter has been working on two campaigns in the last year. They want the school board to create a process to allow p ...
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Norfolk Chapter leader, Terry White, will be Senator Mark Warner’s guest at the State of the Union address.
Press release from Senator Warner's office: WARNER INVITES CHESAPEAKE RESIDENT AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARY TO STATE OF THE UNION ~ Terry “Bean” White, who acquired health insurance t ...
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General Assembly Visits – Going Strong!
Several chapters have sent representatives to visit the General Assembly so far this session. Eastern Shore, Shenandoah Valley Chapters, Newport News, and Norfolk went earlier thi ...
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Virginia Organizing to Host “Preach-In Rally” Calling on Legislators to Stop Abusive Payday and Title Lending
What: Preach-In Rally Against Predatory Lending When: Friday, January 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: ACE Cash Express, 4213 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 ...
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Kel BasAvraham | December 2019 Leader of the Month
Kel BasAvraham grew up in Mississippi, and has lived in many places, but came to Abingdon in their 30s. They’ve lived in various places in Appalachia but moved back to Abingdon ab ...
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House Passes Crackdown on Drug Companies
Check out Virginia Organizing leaders sharing their stories about the ridiculously high costs of prescription drugs with Rep. Abigail Spanberger. The House passed a sweeping bill ...
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Virginia Organizing Celebrates Memorandum of Understanding Between Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Public Schools Outlining School Resource Officers’ Training and Scope of Duties
Abingdon, Va. – The Washington County Chapter of Virginia Organizing celebrated the recent news that the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Washington County Pub ...
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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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