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Virginia climate legislation update by the Sierra Club#upcomingevents
EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET Click here to register Sierra Club Grassroots Conversation: Environmental Victories Date and Time: Thu, Apr 2, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Local Time) Add to Calendar
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EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET Click here to register Sierra Club Grassroots Conversation: Environmental Victories Date and Time: Thu, Apr 2, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Local Time) Add to Calendar
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Upcoming training on the Constitution by the National Constitution Center
#upcomingevents
Join the National Constitution Center this Friday, April 3, for a timely conversation between renowned documentarian Ken Burns and Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen. Their discussion on The Const
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Join the National Constitution Center this Friday, April 3, for a timely conversation between renowned documentarian Ken Burns and Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen. Their discussion on The Const
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Help us to target legislators in order to get campaign finance bills passed next year: We need your help!
Yes, all campaign finance bills died a nasty death in the Virginia General Assembly but advocacy is still continuing and we need your help! If you're interested in this issue, please fill out this qui
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Yes, all campaign finance bills died a nasty death in the Virginia General Assembly but advocacy is still continuing and we need your help! If you're interested in this issue, please fill out this qui
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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New coalition will push democracy reforms targeted to center and right
From the Fulcrum, an article that explains how six of the most influential democracy reform groups are at the core of a new coalition, dubbed Fix the System, with the goal of putting more conservative
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From the Fulcrum, an article that explains how six of the most influential democracy reform groups are at the core of a new coalition, dubbed Fix the System, with the goal of putting more conservative
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A World Without Partisan Gerrymanders? Virginia Democrats Show the Way
NYTimes opinion piece: "In a rare move, a group of lawmakers voted to give up their own redistricting power." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/opinion/virginia-gerrymandering-law.html?referringSourc
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NYTimes opinion piece: "In a rare move, a group of lawmakers voted to give up their own redistricting power." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/opinion/virginia-gerrymandering-law.html?referringSourc
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By Michael Deal
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Upcoming training: "Researching the Koch Network 101" webinar next Tuesday (March 31st) at 2pm ET!
#upcomingevents
Dear Nancy, We're building a movement against the most intricate infrastructure of political influence in the country. The bad news? This means having to track and expose hundreds of Koch-funded unive
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Dear Nancy, We're building a movement against the most intricate infrastructure of political influence in the country. The bad news? This means having to track and expose hundreds of Koch-funded unive
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Podcast (& blogpost) with David Denham of Represent Roanoke Valley/Clean Money Squad
David Denham is an organizer for social justice with a long track record of building strong alliances and effecting real change. As the head of the cross-partisan Represent Roanoke Valley/the Clean Mo
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David Denham is an organizer for social justice with a long track record of building strong alliances and effecting real change. As the head of the cross-partisan Represent Roanoke Valley/the Clean Mo
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By Michael Deal
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Free Webinar today 1pm on First Amendment from National Constitution Center
#upcomingevents
Interested in training on the constitution? Tune in today at 1 pm. WATCH LIVE TUNE IN: Learners of all ages can continue their constitutional learning online with LIVE programming. All streaming will
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Interested in training on the constitution? Tune in today at 1 pm. WATCH LIVE TUNE IN: Learners of all ages can continue their constitutional learning online with LIVE programming. All streaming will
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Organised by the Arlington League of Women Votes: Join a Post Legislative Session (virtual discussion) -Thursday, March 26th at 7 pm.
#upcomingevents
League of Women Voters: Arlington League. Join Us for a Virtual Post Legislative Session! Join us for our first Virtual Post Legislative Forum. Thursday March 26 at 7 PM Eastern We have commitments so
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League of Women Voters: Arlington League. Join Us for a Virtual Post Legislative Session! Join us for our first Virtual Post Legislative Forum. Thursday March 26 at 7 PM Eastern We have commitments so
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Webinar on Gerrymandering on March 23rd: Organised by the Election Reformers Network (ERN)
#upcomingevents
This might be a very interesting webinar. It was shared by the anti-corruption network. Nancy Frank Vogl frank@... via googlegroups.com 1:59 PM (4 hours ago) to Anti-Corruption Dear ACAN Colleagues: M
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This might be a very interesting webinar. It was shared by the anti-corruption network. Nancy Frank Vogl frank@... via googlegroups.com 1:59 PM (4 hours ago) to Anti-Corruption Dear ACAN Colleagues: M
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Virginia Absentee Ballot - learn how to apply
Registered voters in Virginia can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot. Find out how to get your absentee ballot so you can vote at home and keep you and your family safe. RepresentUS just bu
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Registered voters in Virginia can vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot. Find out how to get your absentee ballot so you can vote at home and keep you and your family safe. RepresentUS just bu
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The People held a conversation with Virginia grassroots democratic reform organizations
This week The People hosted a conversation among representatives from leading reform organizations across the state to share our 2020 and 2021 priorities and to explore ways to collaborate and create
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This week The People hosted a conversation among representatives from leading reform organizations across the state to share our 2020 and 2021 priorities and to explore ways to collaborate and create
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2020 VAPLAN Legislative Scorecard
Interesting update. 2020 VAPLAN Legislative Scorecard Virginia Progressive Legislative Alert Newsletter March 17, 2020 This has been a crazy and exciting General Assembly session! VAPLAN has been trac
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Interesting update. 2020 VAPLAN Legislative Scorecard Virginia Progressive Legislative Alert Newsletter March 17, 2020 This has been a crazy and exciting General Assembly session! VAPLAN has been trac
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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The new Virginia looks a lot like the old Virginia when it comes to energy laws 2 messages
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/local-opinions/the-new-virginia-looks-a-lot-like-the-old-virginia-when-it-comes-to-energy-laws/2020/03/12/76120814-57fe-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html Stephe
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/local-opinions/the-new-virginia-looks-a-lot-like-the-old-virginia-when-it-comes-to-energy-laws/2020/03/12/76120814-57fe-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html Stephe
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Digital day of Action -- Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington
This Thursday marks 100 days from the generationally transformative Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington. This is bigger than any political campaign or candidate, and we need your
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This Thursday marks 100 days from the generationally transformative Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington. This is bigger than any political campaign or candidate, and we need your
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By Michael Deal
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VA reform movement conversation - an invite from The People
Hello Reformers of Virginia! As we have been building out our plans for outreach and action in Virginia, we have been incredibly encouraged and inspired by the work being done in the areas of reform b
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Hello Reformers of Virginia! As we have been building out our plans for outreach and action in Virginia, we have been incredibly encouraged and inspired by the work being done in the areas of reform b
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Thank goodness: The constitutional amendment passed!
#gerrymandering
This is the last day of session and yesterday evening the constitutional amendment finally passed! We all agree that it is not perfect but it is an important step forward. Another informative article
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This is the last day of session and yesterday evening the constitutional amendment finally passed! We all agree that it is not perfect but it is an important step forward. Another informative article
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Something’s rotten in Virginia: No word yet on a vote on SJ18, the proposed constitutional amendment.
Hi everyone, No word yet on a vote on SJ18, the proposed constitutional amendment. Incredible. if you haven't already called your delegate, it's not too late! I continue to email my Delegate, Mark Lev
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Hi everyone, No word yet on a vote on SJ18, the proposed constitutional amendment. Incredible. if you haven't already called your delegate, it's not too late! I continue to email my Delegate, Mark Lev
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Slay the Dragon: a discussion about gerrymandering.
Meanwhile in Virginia, we're still waiting for the final vote on the redistricting constitutional amendment which should happen this evening or at least this week. I hope that many of you send emails
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Meanwhile in Virginia, we're still waiting for the final vote on the redistricting constitutional amendment which should happen this evening or at least this week. I hope that many of you send emails
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Most recent newsletter: VA chapter of American Promise
What's happening with getting money out of politics in Virginia? An update from the VA chapter of America Promise Dear Friend, Boy, a challenging General Assembly if your goal is to get money out of p
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What's happening with getting money out of politics in Virginia? An update from the VA chapter of America Promise Dear Friend, Boy, a challenging General Assembly if your goal is to get money out of p
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