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It was a BIG week!

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 ...

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Virginia Organizing Applauds Governor McAuliffe’s Decision to Remove Barrier of Court Costs and Fees as Condition of Restoration of Civil Rights

Virginia Organizing Applauds Governor McAuliffe’s Decision to Remove Barrier of Court Costs and Fees as Condition of Restoration of Civil Rights

Virginia Organizing leaders were present as Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that formerly incarcerated individuals will no longer need to satisfy all court costs ...

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Virginia Organizing Applauds Governor McAuliffe’s Decision to Remove Barrier of Court Costs and Fees as Condition of Restoration of Civil Rights

Virginia Organizing Applauds Governor McAuliffe’s Decision to Remove Barrier of Court Costs and Fees as Condition of Restoration of Civil Rights

Richmond, Va.—Virginia Organizing leaders were present as Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that formerly incarcerated individuals will no longer need to satisfy a ...

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Defend Voting Rights

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 ...

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Are You Ready for June 9?

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 ...

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Virginia Organizing Meets for Annual Power Analysis

Virginia Organizing Meets for Annual Power Analysis

Virginia Organizing leaders, Board members, and staff met for a two-day power analysis of Virginia's political systems. We learned where we have power to take action and how we ca ...

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Jay Johnson Talks National Movements at Populism 2015

Jay Johnson Talks National Movements at Populism 2015

Virginia Organizing Treasurer Jay Johnson rallied the crowd at Populism 2015 in Washington, D.C. Jay's remarks were part of a Saturday plenary session featuring speakers across th ...

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Good-Government Groups Have Guarded Praise for Amended Ethics Bill

Good-Government Groups Have Guarded Praise for Amended Ethics Bill

For audio, please click here to see this story at Public News Service RICHMOND, Va. – After passing an ethics bill that drew criticism and amendments from the governor, the Virgin ...

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The Governor Banned the Box on State Job Applications!

The Governor Banned the Box on State Job Applications!

Richmond, Va.—Virginia Organizing leaders, including several people who were formerly incarcerated, were present today when Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the st ...

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Virginia Organizing Applauds Governor’s Executive Order to Ban the Box

Virginia Organizing Applauds Governor’s Executive Order to Ban the Box

Richmond, Va.—Virginia Organizing leaders, including several people who were formerly incarcerated, were present today when Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the st ...

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