Care for Our Earth
Recycling, along with reusing, reducing, and repairing, were among the practices we were initially encouraged to adopt to preserve our environment. Though some would think recycli ...
Read More »It was a BIG week!
Last week, Virginia and the United States saw some pretty big victories for justice! It was also painfully clear that we still have more work to do as the members of the Emanuel A ...
Read More »Big News for Marriage Equality
Did you hear even more good news today? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples using the same criteria they use for heterosex ...
Read More »Great News from the Supreme Court!
The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled that Virginians can keep their health insurance subsidies and Virginia Organizing is very grateful for that wonderful news! Today we celebrate th ...
Read More »Defend Voting Rights
On Thursday, June 25, hundreds of voting rights activists will gather in Roanoke to defend the right to vote and support a fair democracy for all Americans! Will you join with Vir ...
Read More »Responsibly Produced Palm Oil Saves Rainforests
Good news is always a welcome treat! This is especially true in the world of environmentalism. This good news concerns our rainforests and palm oil. Rainforests play a vital role ...
Read More »Grassroots Gathering Special Offer!
Virginia Organizing has a new special offer for all who sign up (and pay the deposit) to attend the October 9-11 Grassroots Gathering by July 31 – a FREE Virginia Organizing water ...
Read More »Are You Ready for June 9?
Tuesday, June 9 is a primary election in Virginia. Do you know who is running or where your polling place is? Do you need toupdate your voter registration information? The polls w ...
Read More »Don’t Fall Short on Social Security
Published in the Roanoke Times. Sandra A. Cook is the Chairperson for Virginia Organizing, a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization. On Jan. 31, 1940, Ida M. Fuller became ...
Read More »Early Bird Registration for Grassroots Gathering Ends May 31!
There are only a few days left to receive a free 20th anniversary Virginia Organizing t-shirt with your Grassroots Gathering registration! Are you registered? To get your free shi ...
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