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Ending Unfair Gerrymandering
If you want to end unfair gerrymandering, please share this short clip. Thanks https://youtu.be/yGtwaGy3SkM
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If you want to end unfair gerrymandering, please share this short clip. Thanks https://youtu.be/yGtwaGy3SkM
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By Rick Kenski (Make Voters Matter)
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Legistrictive update
Campaign finance bills may be dead but lots of activity following crossover. General Assembly crossed over! Virginia Progressive Legislative Alert Newsletter February 14, 2020 The last day to vote on
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Campaign finance bills may be dead but lots of activity following crossover. General Assembly crossed over! Virginia Progressive Legislative Alert Newsletter February 14, 2020 The last day to vote on
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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OneVirginia2021: Press Conference Tomorrow in Richmond 3 messages
#gerrymandering
#upcomingevents
Redistricting reform supporters! You are invited to the exciting mid-session Press Conference this Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 9:30am Wednesday, Feb. 12, 9:30am Senate Briefing Room 5th Floor of the Pocaho
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Redistricting reform supporters! You are invited to the exciting mid-session Press Conference this Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 9:30am Wednesday, Feb. 12, 9:30am Senate Briefing Room 5th Floor of the Pocaho
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By Daela Taeoalii-Tipton
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Listen to podcast with Shruti Shah, President and CEO of the Coalition for Integrity
Virginia is among the worst states in the union in terms of ethics and transparency: The Coalition for Integrity’s S.W.A.M.P. Index casts spotlight on the state’s poor record fighting corruption. Read
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Virginia is among the worst states in the union in terms of ethics and transparency: The Coalition for Integrity’s S.W.A.M.P. Index casts spotlight on the state’s poor record fighting corruption. Read
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By Michael Deal
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Virginia Legislative Newsletter: Week Five “Crossover” (from Unite Virginia)
#Neededlegislation
Dear Nancy, The past five weeks in Richmond have been intense. Thousands of bills have been heard, debated, and voted upon with the remaining legislation to be decided over the next two very long days
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Dear Nancy, The past five weeks in Richmond have been intense. Thousands of bills have been heard, debated, and voted upon with the remaining legislation to be decided over the next two very long days
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Two Bills Proposing Ranked Choice Voting Pass Virginia House of Delegates!
#rankedchoicevoting
#Neededlegislation
On February 6th, HB 506 proposing to allow ranked choice voting in Arlington County elections, passed the House floor vote with 68 votes. As a locality specific bill, it needed 66 votes to make it thr
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On February 6th, HB 506 proposing to allow ranked choice voting in Arlington County elections, passed the House floor vote with 68 votes. As a locality specific bill, it needed 66 votes to make it thr
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By FairVote Virginia
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UNKOCH My Campus takes Action on the Hill
#campaignfinance
An interesting entry points for combating corruptions, in particular the Koch Brothers. Dear Nancy, This morning the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services held their semi-annual rev
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An interesting entry points for combating corruptions, in particular the Koch Brothers. Dear Nancy, This morning the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services held their semi-annual rev
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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OneVirginia2021: First Session Update and Call to Action 2 messages
#Neededlegislation
#gerrymandering
Hi everyone, please note action to be taken (see below). Hey everyone, This is our first session update and we’ve got some really good news and some action items. We’ve been laying low for a bit to le
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Hi everyone, please note action to be taken (see below). Hey everyone, This is our first session update and we’ve got some really good news and some action items. We’ve been laying low for a bit to le
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Take Action: Stop Predatory Lending in Virginia! Encourage legislators to vote "yes" on 788/SB421!
#Neededlegislation
This is an important bill and one which relates to campaign finance reform. It is because of money flowing to certain legislators that interest rates for pay day lending are among the highest in the c
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This is an important bill and one which relates to campaign finance reform. It is because of money flowing to certain legislators that interest rates for pay day lending are among the highest in the c
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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the Democracy For All Amendment (H.J. Res. 2), which would overturn Citizens United and related cases, will have its first ever hearing in the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Here’s what you need to know to join us on Thursday, February 6: WHAT: Show members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution that overwhelming grassroots support exists for an amendment
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Here’s what you need to know to join us on Thursday, February 6: WHAT: Show members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution that overwhelming grassroots support exists for an amendment
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By Michael Deal
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Phone Banking for Redistricting Reform - Easier Than Ever!
#gerrymandering
Exciting redistricting reform phone banking update! Thanks to our wonderful friends at RepresentUS, we've got a nifty new phone banking platform for our use! This is a particularly valuable way to exp
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Exciting redistricting reform phone banking update! Thanks to our wonderful friends at RepresentUS, we've got a nifty new phone banking platform for our use! This is a particularly valuable way to exp
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By Daela Taeoalii-Tipton
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Let's have a vote on campaign finance bills HB111 and HB895! Send a message. 2 messages
You can twitter Possible message. @EFillerCorn @Sam_Rasoul @marcussimon @DavidReidVA @joelindseyva90 please vote on #campaignfinance bills HB111 and HB895. Virginians want to get #moneyoutofpolitics.
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You can twitter Possible message. @EFillerCorn @Sam_Rasoul @marcussimon @DavidReidVA @joelindseyva90 please vote on #campaignfinance bills HB111 and HB895. Virginians want to get #moneyoutofpolitics.
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Immediate Calls to Action - Last Week for Legislation until Crossover
#Neededlegislation
From the Grassroots Coalition discussions today. See below. Please take action! I'm even starting to tweet! Luisa Boyarski Feb 2, 2020, 9:53 PM (2 hours ago) to Luisa, bcc: me Dear Grassroots Group Le
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From the Grassroots Coalition discussions today. See below. Please take action! I'm even starting to tweet! Luisa Boyarski Feb 2, 2020, 9:53 PM (2 hours ago) to Luisa, bcc: me Dear Grassroots Group Le
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Demanding far better from elected leadership in terms of ethics, transparency and campaign contributions
"Alexandria should be a leader in government ethics" by former Alexandria mayor Allison Silberberg. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/local-opinions/alexandria-should-be-a-leader-in-government-e
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"Alexandria should be a leader in government ethics" by former Alexandria mayor Allison Silberberg. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/local-opinions/alexandria-should-be-a-leader-in-government-e
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By Michael Deal
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Urgent action: Contact Speaker Filler Corn, send her an email opposing Bill 1345 2 messages
This is really an abuse of power. The Richmond City Council was on track to defeat this initiative but it looks like Dominion is throwing their weight around. IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION - HELP KILL HB13
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This is really an abuse of power. The Richmond City Council was on track to defeat this initiative but it looks like Dominion is throwing their weight around. IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION - HELP KILL HB13
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Great News, HB1103 and HB506 Headed to the House Floor!
#rankedchoicevoting
#Neededlegislation
Great News, HB1103 and HB506 Headed to the House Floor! On Monday, February 3rd, two bills that we are tracking are headed to the House floor for first reading! These two bills propose local pilot use
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Great News, HB1103 and HB506 Headed to the House Floor! On Monday, February 3rd, two bills that we are tracking are headed to the House floor for first reading! These two bills propose local pilot use
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By FairVote Virginia
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[ACTION]: Making Calls to End Gerrymandering Before Crossover!
#gerrymandering
Pro-democracy Advocates! With crossover on 2/11, we've got a major push this upcoming week to make sure the House Privileges and Elections Committee votes yes on enabling legislation (HB758) to streng
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Pro-democracy Advocates! With crossover on 2/11, we've got a major push this upcoming week to make sure the House Privileges and Elections Committee votes yes on enabling legislation (HB758) to streng
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By Daela Taeoalii-Tipton
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Send emails or call: Tomorrow, HB111 ( a campaign finance bill on banning contributions from public service corporation) will also be reviewed in the P&E committee at 9:30
#campaignfinance
#upcomingevents
URGENT EVERYONE! TAKE ACTION NOW....support both campaign finance bills and ranked choice voting in the House. In House Room 3 in the Capitol Building, at 9:30 am, Privileges & Elections will also hea
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URGENT EVERYONE! TAKE ACTION NOW....support both campaign finance bills and ranked choice voting in the House. In House Room 3 in the Capitol Building, at 9:30 am, Privileges & Elections will also hea
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Ranked Choice Voting Bills to be Heard Friday, January 31st
#rankedchoicevoting
#Neededlegislation
Two bills proposing ranked choice voting (aka instant run off) will be heard on Friday morning. Please make calls or emails TODAY to the committee members linked below, in support of the bills. You ma
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Two bills proposing ranked choice voting (aka instant run off) will be heard on Friday morning. Please make calls or emails TODAY to the committee members linked below, in support of the bills. You ma
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By FairVote Virginia
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Lobby Day for American Promise - Wed, 01/29/2020
#cal-notice
Lobby Day for American Promise When: Wednesday, 29 January 2020 Where: Richmond Organizer: nancyruthmorgan@... 7033628014 Description: Come join us lobby on campaign finance reform.
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Lobby Day for American Promise When: Wednesday, 29 January 2020 Where: Richmond Organizer: nancyruthmorgan@... 7033628014 Description: Come join us lobby on campaign finance reform.
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