Fredericksburg
About the Fredericksburg Chapter
November 22, 2010 - 22:24
Fredericksburg residents are continuing to push a large railroad companies -and the local city and county governments -to stop storing toxic chemicals in their residential neighborhood. Many letters to the editor have been printed in the local paper, and Virginia Organizing members are planning community meetings and actions aimed at stopping the dangerous practices of the railroad company.
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Residents Call on Sen. Reeves to Oppose Voter Suppression Bills
February 2, 2012 - 23:05
Twenty fours hours after the House of Delegates passed HB 9, one of many voter suppression bills, Fredericksburg residents gathered at the library to speak out against a slew of bills moving through the General Assembly that threaten voting rights and waste tax dollars. Residents called on Senator Reeves to oppose voter suppression laws. Senator Reeves just had one of the slimmest margins of victory in recent history and should appreciate the need to protect each Virginian’s vote.
Karen Kallay on creating the Virginia Health Benefits Exchange
January 13, 2012 - 22:01
On Wednesday, January 11, Karen Kallay joined progressives from all over Virginia in speaking out on issues facing the 2012 Virginia General Assembly. Karen is a member of the Virginia Organizing Health Care Committee and addressed the crowd on setting up a Virginia Health Benefits Exchange.
A health benefit exchange is a marketplace that will provide consumers who cannot get health insurance at work a place to access and purchase affordable and comprehensive coverage, providing subsidies for low- and middle-income individuals and families to help make coverage more affordable.
Downie: What is the Electoral College and Why Does it Matter?
January 8, 2012 - 18:12
As the 2012 Presidential election heats up we are hearing more pundits and journalists postulate on the role the electoral college will play on the upcoming election. The electoral college, while an important factor in our Presidential elections, can prove confusing and could use some clarification.
Victory on UI and Payroll Tax Cut, Virginia Organizing at White House
December 23, 2011 - 19:49
Yesterday the obstructionists in the House of Representatives finally announced they'd join a majority of senators from both political parties to renew unemployment benefits and continue the payroll tax credit that helps the middle class.
Like not breathing in lead? Thank the EPA.
October 25, 2011 - 17:53
From presidential hopeful Mitt Romney to Rep
Dr. Lillis Freelance Star Op-ed: The Affordable Care Act Fixing our Broken System
October 4, 2011 - 16:26
Dr. Chris Lillis has been a stalwart Virginia Organizing supporter and has been an active member of our Health Care Reform Committee. Dr. Lillis is a family physican in Fredericksburg with a private practice. He also volunteers a great deal of time at a local free clinic, providing care for those who would not otherwise be able to afford it.
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Virginia Organizing is a statewide grassroots organization that brings people together to create a more just Virginia. Virginia Organizing especially encourages the participation of those who have traditionally had little or no voice in our society.
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