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Join the next AP call (January 13th) and hear from U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-District 2) --should be a good discussion
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Join 2020's first National American Promise Association Call, January 13th, 2020 at 8pm ET This month we'll hear from U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-District 2). With the 10th anniversary of the
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Join 2020's first National American Promise Association Call, January 13th, 2020 at 8pm ET This month we'll hear from U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-District 2). With the 10th anniversary of the
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900 House bills and 400+ Senate bills already posted for General Assembly
HUNDREDS OF PIECES OF LEGISLATION FILED AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THERE’S MORE TO COME By DAVE RESS, Daily Press (Metered Paywall - 5 articles a month) Maybe it’s not scientific, but Shad Plank cou
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HUNDREDS OF PIECES OF LEGISLATION FILED AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THERE’S MORE TO COME By DAVE RESS, Daily Press (Metered Paywall - 5 articles a month) Maybe it’s not scientific, but Shad Plank cou
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Virginia Grassroots Coalition Announces Press Conference (Jan 9th)
They included the bills on banning contributions from state-regulated monopolies. The Coalition asked us to prioritize 4 campaign finance bills and share them with talking points on January 11th. CONT
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They included the bills on banning contributions from state-regulated monopolies. The Coalition asked us to prioritize 4 campaign finance bills and share them with talking points on January 11th. CONT
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Creating an Effective Ethics Regime in Virginia (shared by the Coalition for Integrity)
INTERESTING INITIATIVE AND THE STUDY ON ENTRY POINTS FOR ETHICS REFORM IS QUITE THOUGHT PROVOKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING THAT OUR GROUP SHOULD FOLLOW AND PROMOTE. Dear Delegates and Senators: A
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INTERESTING INITIATIVE AND THE STUDY ON ENTRY POINTS FOR ETHICS REFORM IS QUITE THOUGHT PROVOKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING THAT OUR GROUP SHOULD FOLLOW AND PROMOTE. Dear Delegates and Senators: A
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Maryland Bill to Keep Foreign Money out of Campaign Finance
Here is a link to the article in the Fulcrum about Maryland's attempts to boot foreign money out of state elections. Embedded in the article is a link to the proposed legislation. https://thefulcrum.u
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Here is a link to the article in the Fulcrum about Maryland's attempts to boot foreign money out of state elections. Embedded in the article is a link to the proposed legislation. https://thefulcrum.u
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Virginia Swamp Busters Lobby Day Planning Call
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#Neededlegislation
Dear Virginia Swamp Busters: Please join a conference call Thursday evening at 7:30 to discuss plans for our Lobby Day in Richmond on January 29. Topics will include: Status of pending legislation of
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Dear Virginia Swamp Busters: Please join a conference call Thursday evening at 7:30 to discuss plans for our Lobby Day in Richmond on January 29. Topics will include: Status of pending legislation of
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Finding bills through a legislative tracker and other means
#Neededlegislation
See below: A different way to track bills. I find it difficult, however, to find the bills that interest me (unless I actually know the number). I still find it easier through LIS. Many of the bills a
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See below: A different way to track bills. I find it difficult, however, to find the bills that interest me (unless I actually know the number). I still find it easier through LIS. Many of the bills a
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By Nancy Morgan, American Promise
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Upcoming events: the NOVA grassroots coalition
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Luisa Boyarski 7:33 PM (4 hours ago) to Luisa, bcc: me Dear Grassroots Group Leaders, Thank you all for participating in our 2020 kickoff coalition meeting yesterday! Also, a special thanks to Senator
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Luisa Boyarski 7:33 PM (4 hours ago) to Luisa, bcc: me Dear Grassroots Group Leaders, Thank you all for participating in our 2020 kickoff coalition meeting yesterday! Also, a special thanks to Senator
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Democracy Rebellion -- PBS documentary on grassroots efforts to effect positive reforms across the country. A film by Hedrick Smith - Mon, 01/06/2020
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Democracy Rebellion -- PBS documentary on grassroots efforts to effect positive reforms across the country. A film by Hedrick Smith When: Monday, 6 January 2020 9:00pm to 10:00pm (GMT-05:00) America/N
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Democracy Rebellion -- PBS documentary on grassroots efforts to effect positive reforms across the country. A film by Hedrick Smith When: Monday, 6 January 2020 9:00pm to 10:00pm (GMT-05:00) America/N
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Upcoming Event: Democracy Rebellion -- PBS documentary on grassroots efforts to effect positive reforms across the country. A film by Hedrick Smith - Mon, 01/06/2020 9:00pm-10:00pm
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Reminder: Democracy Rebellion -- PBS documentary on grassroots efforts to effect positive reforms across the country. A film by Hedrick Smith When: Monday, 6 January 2020, 9:00pm to 10:00pm, (GMT-05:0
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Reminder: Democracy Rebellion -- PBS documentary on grassroots efforts to effect positive reforms across the country. A film by Hedrick Smith When: Monday, 6 January 2020, 9:00pm to 10:00pm, (GMT-05:0
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Upcoming Event: Grassroots Alexandria Open House January 7, 6-9pm - Tue, 01/07/2020 6:00pm-9:00pm
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Reminder: Grassroots Alexandria Open House January 7, 6-9pm When: Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where:6a E Mason Ave, 22301 (6a is next door to 6) View Event
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Reminder: Grassroots Alexandria Open House January 7, 6-9pm When: Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where:6a E Mason Ave, 22301 (6a is next door to 6) View Event
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FREE TRAINING: Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform - Sat, 01/04/2020
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FREE TRAINING: Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform When: Saturday, 4 January 2020 1:30pm to 4:30pm (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where: Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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FREE TRAINING: Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform When: Saturday, 4 January 2020 1:30pm to 4:30pm (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where: Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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Demand that members of the Virginia General Assembly return campaign contributions from fossil fuel companies Dominion Energy and Appalachian
Dear Colleagues, I recently persuaded a powerful Maryland state senator to return campaign contributions he had recently received from Dominion Energy. Also, check out this story: https://www.boston.c
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Dear Colleagues, I recently persuaded a powerful Maryland state senator to return campaign contributions he had recently received from Dominion Energy. Also, check out this story: https://www.boston.c
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Welcome to newest member, Brian Johns, Executive Director of Virginia Organizing
Welcome Brian Johns, Executive Director of Virginia Organizing. Virginia Organizing is a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local
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Welcome Brian Johns, Executive Director of Virginia Organizing. Virginia Organizing is a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local
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Upcoming Event: FREE TRAINING: Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform - Sat, 01/04/2020 1:30pm-4:30pm
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Reminder: FREE TRAINING: Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform When: Saturday, 4 January 2020, 1:30pm to 4:30pm, (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where:Ellen Coolidge Burke Bran
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Reminder: FREE TRAINING: Everything You Need To Know To Advocate For Redistricting Reform When: Saturday, 4 January 2020, 1:30pm to 4:30pm, (GMT-05:00) America/New York Where:Ellen Coolidge Burke Bran
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Upcoming events: Shared by David Denham, chair of Clean Money Squad in Roanoke
Congrats to David Denham, chair of the Clean Money Squad, who will be interviewed this week by WROE-FM, a local Roanoke progressive station. Below are some articles/upcoming activities which he's shar
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Congrats to David Denham, chair of the Clean Money Squad, who will be interviewed this week by WROE-FM, a local Roanoke progressive station. Below are some articles/upcoming activities which he's shar
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Watch Hedrick Smith's "Democracy Rebellion", Jan 6th at 9 pm on PBS
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ReclaimTheAmericanDream.org By Hedrick Smith WASHINGTON – The news flow has been pretty rough in the closing weeks of 2019 - the harsh conflict over impeachment, threats from North Korea and the persi
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ReclaimTheAmericanDream.org By Hedrick Smith WASHINGTON – The news flow has been pretty rough in the closing weeks of 2019 - the harsh conflict over impeachment, threats from North Korea and the persi
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Washington Post editorial on Virginia Redistricting Reform - will Democrats keep their promise?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/we-cant-assume-that-virginia-democrats-will-keep-their-promise-on-redistricting-reform/2019/12/31/91d74124-2b47-11ea-9b60-817cc18cf173_story.html
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/we-cant-assume-that-virginia-democrats-will-keep-their-promise-on-redistricting-reform/2019/12/31/91d74124-2b47-11ea-9b60-817cc18cf173_story.html
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More information about the enabling legislation supporting the redistricting process
https://www.onevirginia2021.org/2019/12/31/senators-louise-lucas-and-mamie-locke-introduce-legislation-to-further-enhance-redistricting-in-virginia/ SENATORS LOUISE LUCAS AND MAMIE LOCKE INTRODUCE LEG
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https://www.onevirginia2021.org/2019/12/31/senators-louise-lucas-and-mamie-locke-introduce-legislation-to-further-enhance-redistricting-in-virginia/ SENATORS LOUISE LUCAS AND MAMIE LOCKE INTRODUCE LEG
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Call to Action Request from Brian Cannon (One Virginia 2021) on Redistricting
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CALL TO ACTION: The General Assembly session begins in just over a week, and we have your first assignment! We have exciting news: Senators Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke have introduce enabling legisla
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CALL TO ACTION: The General Assembly session begins in just over a week, and we have your first assignment! We have exciting news: Senators Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke have introduce enabling legisla
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