Deserving of a Second Chance
Published by the Danville Register and BeeBy Marty JacksonI am a returning citizen, a Danville native with felony convictions on my criminal record. When I was younger, I made mis ...
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Report details Medicaid beneficiaries: Backers of expansion of the federal program in Virginia say low-paid workers would benefit.
Published by The Roanoke Times on June 5, 2014.By Laurence HammackSupporters of Medicaid expansion in Virginia sought to turn a political issue personal Thursday with a report tha ...
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It’s Time to Break Up with Sallie Mae
Virginia Organizing is proud to be a state affiliate of the Alliance for a Just Society, a national organization committed to social, economic, and racial justice. The Allian ...
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City urged to eliminate felon question on job applications
Published by the Danville Register & Bee on Wednesday, June 4, 2014By John R. Crane Organizations are urging Danville’s government to get rid of questions on i ...
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The Weight of History
Published by the Culpeper Star Exponent on June 4, 2014By Allison Brophy ChampionA grassroots group of local citizens gathered in the basement of a Latin American tienda Monday ni ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing South Hampton Roads Chapter Issue Team and Local Department of Health Recognized for Health Care Work
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2014Virginia Beach, Va.—Virginia Organizing recognized the Virginia Beach Department of Health and Virginia Organizing South Hampton Roads Cha ...
Read More »Virginia Organizing to Screen The Dream is Now Documentary, Encourage Action on Immigration Reform
For Immediate Release: May 30, 2014What: Screening of the documentary The Dream is Now, discussion to follow When: Monday, June 2, at 6 p.m. Where: E ...
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Virginia Organizing’s Fredericksburg Chapter Canvasses for Immigration Reform
Virginia Organizing leaders in Fredericksburg canvassed the area for supporters of immigration reform over the Memorial Day weekend. As a result, 26 community members voiced their ...
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Refunding the Difference
By Mitchell ColeFor the original story posted by The Half Sheet, click here.On the face of it, Virginia has a generous Earned Income Credit. But it ranks among the least effective ...
Read More »Report to Show Working Virginians Would Gain Access to Health Coverage through Medicaid Expansion
For Immediate Release: May 29, 2014 Report Details Key Occupations of Uninsured Working VirginiansWashington, D.C.—On Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m. EDT, Virginia Organiz ...
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