Virginia needs the Local Jobs for America Act
Virginia Organizing Project volunteers have been going door-to-door in Albemarle and Greene counties this summer-talking to residents about the issues they care about. It is no su ...
Read More »Spotlight on Housing Justice
Chesapeake The Providence Mobile Home Park Campaign received a hard-sought victory this month when the Chesapeake Planning Commission denied a permit for the development of the Pr ...
Read More »Council hopes again to spur statewide movement on payday loans
By Trevor Brown/staff •Published in Stauton News Leader• May 27, 2010STAUNTON — City council once again is looking to lead a statewide charge to convince legislato ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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
“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
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!
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 ...
Read More »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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