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Council Hopes Again to Spur Statewide Movement on Payday Loans

Council Hopes Again to Spur Statewide Movement on Payday Loans

STAUNTON — City council once again is looking to lead a statewide charge to convince legislators to stop "predatory" practices by payday lenders. Council will discuss adopting a r ...

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Anthem Faces Criticism from Virginia Small Business Owner at Shareholder Meeting

Anthem Faces Criticism from Virginia Small Business Owner at Shareholder Meeting

Dr. Ken Brantley of Richmond Joins Business Owners to Ask Wellpoint CEO Angela Braly for Explanation of Anthem’s Practices That Hurt Small Business OwnersIndianapolis ...

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Showdown on K Street!

Showdown on K Street!

  On May 17, everyday people from across the country descended on K Street in Washington, D.C. K Street is ground-zero for the corporate lobbyists that are driving gridl ...

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Through Strategic Action, RePHRAME Offers Its Approach to Ending Poverty: Housing and Opportunity for All

Through Strategic Action, RePHRAME Offers Its Approach to Ending Poverty: Housing and Opportunity for All

“Building A Better Richmond” is the city's motto of today.  “One City, Our City” was the motto of yesterday.  When will we begin to live a mo ...

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Report Compares Republican Approach to Bush Tax Cuts With President Obama’s Approach

Report Compares Republican Approach to Bush Tax Cuts With President Obama’s Approach

Republican Approach Would Result in Massive Tax Break for Richest One Percent of Virginians and Higher Taxes for the State’s Middle ClassRichmond, VA- Citizens for Tax Justi ...

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Valley Residents to Attorney General: Speak for Yourself, Mr. Cuccinelli!

Valley Residents to Attorney General: Speak for Yourself, Mr. Cuccinelli!

While Cuccinelli Spoke Inside the Spotswood Country Club, Residents Spoke Out in Opposition to His Recent Actions Opposing Health Care Reform, Gay Rights and Environmental Protect ...

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Virginia Organizing Member Editorial: Why Do I Only Pay $474 in Virginia Income Tax?

Virginia Organizing Member Editorial: Why Do I Only Pay $474 in Virginia Income Tax?

The Washington Post Why Do I Only Pay $474 in Virginia Income Tax?By: David S. NorthPublished: Sunday, April 11, 2010 As tax day approaches, many Virginians stare at their return, ...

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The Virginia Organizing Project, Health Care for America Now, Communications Workers of America and Communication Thank Congressman Perriello for Voting to Pass Health Care Reform

The Virginia Organizing Project, Health Care for America Now, Communications Workers of America and Communication Thank Congressman Perriello for Voting to Pass Health Care Reform

With Historic “Yes” Vote, Congressman Perriello Proves He Listens to Virginia Residents And Is Willing To Stand Up For Them Martinsville, Virginia–The Virginia Organizing Project ...

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Many Stones Left Un-turned, What Went Wrong With the State Budget

Many Stones Left Un-turned, What Went Wrong With the State Budget

New Guidelines for State Budget Deficits Offer Pragmatic, Anti-Recessionary Approach for 2011 http://www.faireconomy.org/files/TFOC_2010_Budget_Guidelines.pdf Charlottesville ...

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Hampton Roads Health Care Reform Supporters to Nye: Where Was Your Courage?

Hampton Roads Health Care Reform Supporters to Nye: Where Was Your Courage?

Local Residents to Deliver a Medal to Nye’s Hampton Roads Office So That He Will Have the Courage to Do What is Right For His District in the Future Virginia Beach, Va –The Virgin ...

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