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American Promise signs onto the NOVA grassroots coalition letter calling for a ban on campaign contributions from public service corporations.
#Neededlegislation
#campaignfinance
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pnkGuivLfB_QmTYnItPOaLtX99yFjDIz/view Dear Senator [name], One of the top issues of the Virginia Grassroots Coalition is addressing climate change – an existential thr
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pnkGuivLfB_QmTYnItPOaLtX99yFjDIz/view Dear Senator [name], One of the top issues of the Virginia Grassroots Coalition is addressing climate change – an existential thr
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Legislative Update: A look at the status of various bills (VAPLAN)-Campaign finance bills are being killed!
#campaignfinance
We're not doing too well on campaign finance bills: See below. Some bills are still in play in the House but it's not sure that they could survive cross-over since similar bills died in the Senate!!!
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We're not doing too well on campaign finance bills: See below. Some bills are still in play in the House but it's not sure that they could survive cross-over since similar bills died in the Senate!!!
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Upcoming Event: Lobby Day for American Promise - Wed, 01/29/2020
#cal-reminder
Reminder: Lobby Day for American Promise When: Wednesday, 29 January 2020 Where:Richmond View Event Organizer: Nancy Morgan nancyruthmorgan@... 7033628014 Description: Come join us lobby on campaign f
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Reminder: Lobby Day for American Promise When: Wednesday, 29 January 2020 Where:Richmond View Event Organizer: Nancy Morgan nancyruthmorgan@... 7033628014 Description: Come join us lobby on campaign f
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GOOD NEWS! HB506 Reported Out of CCT Committee!
#rankedchoicevoting
#Neededlegislation
Hi Everyone, Just a heads up, I called the Counties, Cities, and Towns Clerk to find out the outcome of this morning's subcommittee meeting, LIS has not yet been updated as of 11am on 1/23. The Clerk
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Hi Everyone, Just a heads up, I called the Counties, Cities, and Towns Clerk to find out the outcome of this morning's subcommittee meeting, LIS has not yet been updated as of 11am on 1/23. The Clerk
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Thank you for attending Lobby Day and UPDATE on HB1103
#rankedchoicevoting
#Neededlegislation
Thank you to those who attended RCV Lobby Day and to anyone including our Talking Points when speaking to their representatives. HB506 for Arlington was heard in subcommittee this morning. Awaiting to
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Thank you to those who attended RCV Lobby Day and to anyone including our Talking Points when speaking to their representatives. HB506 for Arlington was heard in subcommittee this morning. Awaiting to
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#gerrymandering
#gerrymandering
representUS and OneVirginia2021 are organizing a day of action for redistricting reform. Please help us spread the word. January 28th: Citizen Lobby Day in Richmond Right now, politicians in Virginia
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representUS and OneVirginia2021 are organizing a day of action for redistricting reform. Please help us spread the word. January 28th: Citizen Lobby Day in Richmond Right now, politicians in Virginia
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Upcoming Women's Summit for Political Engagement
#upcomingevents
Always a fun event. American Promise is non-partisan but this is a great event to build awareness on the issue of the corrosive issue of money in politics. We had a table last year! RESERVE YOUR SEAT
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Always a fun event. American Promise is non-partisan but this is a great event to build awareness on the issue of the corrosive issue of money in politics. We had a table last year! RESERVE YOUR SEAT
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Information on redistricting and the numerous bills being introduced
#gerrymandering
On the Docket: Redistricting Dear Nancy, Redistricting reform has been a hot-button issue in Virginia over the past several years, and the 2020 session is going to be critical for cementing reforms. T
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On the Docket: Redistricting Dear Nancy, Redistricting reform has been a hot-button issue in Virginia over the past several years, and the 2020 session is going to be critical for cementing reforms. T
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Bad news from the Senate P&E committee: yesterday they voted down two critical campaign finance bills
#campaignfinance
The Senate P&E committee Tuesday afternoon voted down campaign finance bills. The vote for the limits on campaign finance (which rolled different bills into Peterson bill which has limits of $20,000!!
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The Senate P&E committee Tuesday afternoon voted down campaign finance bills. The vote for the limits on campaign finance (which rolled different bills into Peterson bill which has limits of $20,000!!
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Bill on Ranked Choice Voting: Fairvote advocates are lobbying today (on behalf of Elizabeth Melson)
#Neededlegislation
#rankedchoicevoting
Today Fair Vote advocates are lobbying . We look forward to get some feedback from them and suggestions on how we can target/influence selected legislators. Below is a summary of Sally Hudson's bill.
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Today Fair Vote advocates are lobbying . We look forward to get some feedback from them and suggestions on how we can target/influence selected legislators. Below is a summary of Sally Hudson's bill.
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Upcoming Event: 10th anniversary of Citizens United - Tue, 01/21/2020 2 messages
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Reminder: 10th anniversary of Citizens United When: Tuesday, 21 January 2020 Where:Organize something in Richmond View Event Description:
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Reminder: 10th anniversary of Citizens United When: Tuesday, 21 January 2020 Where:Organize something in Richmond View Event Description:
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Opportunities for Democracy Reforms in Virginia
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#upcomingevents
Tuesday, January 28th, 6-8, Richmond at VCU: "Opportunities for Democracy Reforms in Virginia". The documentary "Unrepresented" will be shown and then there will be panel with Jeff Thomas, the author
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Tuesday, January 28th, 6-8, Richmond at VCU: "Opportunities for Democracy Reforms in Virginia". The documentary "Unrepresented" will be shown and then there will be panel with Jeff Thomas, the author
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Complements of the Virginia Justice Democrats: Contact information for all the members of the Senate and House Committees (provided by Ali Symons)
#Resources
VAJD has been compiling some resources that will help any groups or activists who want to take quick actions on bills that come up for Committee hearings be able to do so with ease. We've put all the
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VAJD has been compiling some resources that will help any groups or activists who want to take quick actions on bills that come up for Committee hearings be able to do so with ease. We've put all the
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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United Against Corruption Rally in Washington on January 20th 3 messages
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In less than two weeks, Wolf-PAC will co-sponsor the first United Against Corruption Rally in Washington, DC! Join us and hear from powerful speakers in the democracy reform movement, learn how the in
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In less than two weeks, Wolf-PAC will co-sponsor the first United Against Corruption Rally in Washington, DC! Join us and hear from powerful speakers in the democracy reform movement, learn how the in
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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URGENT: Send your VA legislators a letter asking them to support campaign finance reform. Use our letter writing platform.
#TAKEACTION
#campaignfinance
Hi all, The time is now to let your VA Senator and Delegate know that you want them to vote "yes" on campaign finance reform in Virginia. See attached some talking points and a selections of preferred
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Hi all, The time is now to let your VA Senator and Delegate know that you want them to vote "yes" on campaign finance reform in Virginia. See attached some talking points and a selections of preferred
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American Promise Talking Points on Campaign Finance Reform
Campaign Finance Reform Bills offer the promise of fairer elections in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- Please see attached talking points
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Campaign Finance Reform Bills offer the promise of fairer elections in the Commonwealth of Virginia -- Please see attached talking points
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RepresentUS phone banking for redistricting (shared by David Denhem, head of RepresentUS Roanoke Valley and the Clean Money Squad)
#upcomingevents
Right now, Virginia politicians are considering an amendment to end partisan gerrymandering and return power to the voters. But they’ll only pass it if we show them that voters want this change. Will
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Right now, Virginia politicians are considering an amendment to end partisan gerrymandering and return power to the voters. But they’ll only pass it if we show them that voters want this change. Will
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Urgent action needed to support campaign finance bills: send a message to members of both P&Es committees
Please note the reference to the campaign finance bills in the message below. Marcus Simon's bill on public financing of elections died; all the others are still in play. Please send an email to membe
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Please note the reference to the campaign finance bills in the message below. Marcus Simon's bill on public financing of elections died; all the others are still in play. Please send an email to membe
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Documentation on overcharging by Dominion which you can use for your lobbying. Supportive documents provided by David Jonas from Clean Virginia
Interested in overcharging by Dominion (estimated a $2.3 billion over the past decade)? David Jonas from Clean Virginia has developed a report which can provide you advocacy messaging for your lobbyin
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Interested in overcharging by Dominion (estimated a $2.3 billion over the past decade)? David Jonas from Clean Virginia has developed a report which can provide you advocacy messaging for your lobbyin
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Since Citizens United, a Decade of Super PACs
For decades, limits on the amount of money people could give to politicians protected against corruption and required candidates to build broad support from many Americans. But in the post-Citizens Un
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For decades, limits on the amount of money people could give to politicians protected against corruption and required candidates to build broad support from many Americans. But in the post-Citizens Un
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