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What happened in the 2025 Virginia General Assembly?
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What are the ongoing issues that will be impacted by the results of two upcoming statewide elections: the June 17 primary and the November 4 general election?
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Who are the candidates on the June 17 ballot?
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And just what do the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General of the state of Virginia do?
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Can Virginia “hold the line” for social justice?
Join us on Thursday, May 22 (7:00 p.m.) for some of the answers, offered by:
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From the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy: Sheila Herlihy Hennessee, Director of Faith Organizing, and Robert Lester, Civic Engagement Coordinator
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Dwayne Yancey, Founding Editor of Cardinal News
Sheila Herlihy Hennessee
Robert Lester
Dwayne Yancey
"Lament, Reflect, Act: An Interfaith Election Response"
A JA event from Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
What now? No seriously, what now?
We just lived through an election that left some celebrating and others devastated.
How do those of us that are suffering recover?
How do we deal with our fear and uncertainty?
How do we interact with those folks with whom we disagree?
What do we do now?
Dr. David Jones, Williams Memorial Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA
Rabbi Kathy Cohen, Temple Emmanuel, Roanoke, VA
The Honorable Sam Rasoul, Delegate 38th District
Jim Borling, Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha, Buddhist
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Moderator: Rev. Jon Greene, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern VA
Quick Links
Recordings of all JA events (when available) can be accessed through the Advocates in Action tab for each year
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Our three part series on Extreme Wealth Inequality included insights into the current political landscape from Jim Bohland, a close look at taxation as it impacts families and children in Virginia, and the impact of big money in the legislative process. For videos of recordings when available, click on Advocates in Action: 2025 or our Facebook recordings page.
Statement Opposing Christian Nationalism
Resources for Further Study
Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy (2024) is an excellent resource for understanding the historical and political background of this movement that is now entrenched in the halls of power. Information and the film's trailer can be found here. For a viewer's guide to this documentary, click here. A resource listing can be found here. The film can be viewed on multiple screening platforms.
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Mission Statement
To change lives by:
-Listening to, and hearing, the concerns of the marginalized;
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-Raising community awareness for inclusion and equity in our institutions;
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-Creating opportunities to engage in advocacy for change;
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-Offering ourselves and our resources in the cause of justice.
