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Advocacy Letter CAG January 25, 2020
WV Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Urges Legislators to Support Comprehensive Reform Package
A broad coalition representing tens of thousands of West Virginians sent a letter to members of the WV Legislature urging them to support a comprehensive criminal justice reform package this session. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families
WV Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Urges Legislators to Support Comprehensive Reform Package
A broad coalition representing tens of thousands of West Virginians sent a letter to members of the WV Legislature urging them to support a comprehensive criminal justice reform package this session. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 21, 2020
Post-Citizens United, We Can Make Democracy Healthy Again
Tuesday marks ten years since the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Citizens United v. the FEC. In the case, the Court ruled that corporations and other outside groups could not be restricted from spending money on elections. This led to the creation and growth of super PACs and the rise of dark money spending, increasing the power of the wealthiest donors and special interests to influence our elections. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Post-Citizens United, We Can Make Democracy Healthy Again
Tuesday marks ten years since the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Citizens United v. the FEC. In the case, the Court ruled that corporations and other outside groups could not be restricted from spending money on elections. This led to the creation and growth of super PACs and the rise of dark money spending, increasing the power of the wealthiest donors and special interests to influence our elections. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG January 21, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 2: Insulin, Guns, & Democracy
Welcome back to Week 2! Read our latest update articles here to see what's been happening since we touched base last Wednesday. Happy reading! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 2: Insulin, Guns, & Democracy
Welcome back to Week 2! Read our latest update articles here to see what's been happening since we touched base last Wednesday. Happy reading! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG January 14, 2020
2020 Session Kicks off with a State of the State Yawn
Our governor’s State of the State speech last week seemed more of a re-election rally than serious look at what we’ll be facing in the new decade. Phil Kabler’s Statehouse column gives a much needed reality check on the problems facing our state as it lurches into this century’s ‘Roaring Twenties’. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
2020 Session Kicks off with a State of the State Yawn
Our governor’s State of the State speech last week seemed more of a re-election rally than serious look at what we’ll be facing in the new decade. Phil Kabler’s Statehouse column gives a much needed reality check on the problems facing our state as it lurches into this century’s ‘Roaring Twenties’. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 13, 2020
This Session, Join Us in the Fight for a Democracy that Works for Everyone
The 2020 legislative session has begun and we’re ready to fight for a democracy that works for everyone -- a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, and everyone's voice is heard. This year, our goal is to elevate and build support for the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform with emphasis on priority planks for WV Citizens for Clean Elections partners and allies. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
This Session, Join Us in the Fight for a Democracy that Works for Everyone
The 2020 legislative session has begun and we’re ready to fight for a democracy that works for everyone -- a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, and everyone's voice is heard. This year, our goal is to elevate and build support for the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform with emphasis on priority planks for WV Citizens for Clean Elections partners and allies. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG January 13, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 1: 2020 Session Kicks off with a State of the State Yawn
New year, new legislative session. We know you have a life and can't track everything that happens during legislative session, so let us help. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 1: 2020 Session Kicks off with a State of the State Yawn
New year, new legislative session. We know you have a life and can't track everything that happens during legislative session, so let us help. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG December 21, 2019
Power to the People: TWO Grassroots Trainings Coming in 2020!
We're excited to announce TWO days of powerful training, networking and campaign strategy planning in February 2020, hosted by a coalition of state and local organizations in WV. These events are especially for people involved in local grassroots groups and local campaigns, or people who want to be. But all are welcome! Scholarships are available. Learn more below, and register for either or both event days here. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Power to the People: TWO Grassroots Trainings Coming in 2020!
We're excited to announce TWO days of powerful training, networking and campaign strategy planning in February 2020, hosted by a coalition of state and local organizations in WV. These events are especially for people involved in local grassroots groups and local campaigns, or people who want to be. But all are welcome! Scholarships are available. Learn more below, and register for either or both event days here. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG October 31, 2019
Capital Eye Vol. 12 No. 10 – Fall 2019
In this edition of the Capital Eye: Building power through the WV Citizen Action Network; Restoring the Voting Rights Act to halt voter suppression; #CountMeInWV strives to count everyone; Getting ready for 2020 - the year of the unlikely voter; Call to action for pro-voter reforms and diversity on the bench; Our Healthcare for All Platform; Be #WVProDemocracy; and more. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 12 No. 10 – Fall 2019
In this edition of the Capital Eye: Building power through the WV Citizen Action Network; Restoring the Voting Rights Act to halt voter suppression; #CountMeInWV strives to count everyone; Getting ready for 2020 - the year of the unlikely voter; Call to action for pro-voter reforms and diversity on the bench; Our Healthcare for All Platform; Be #WVProDemocracy; and more. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG September 21, 2019
Charleston Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Two Charleston events you don't want to miss! On Tuesday, September 24, help out WV Citizen Action while enjoying music and friends. Join us for a night of live, local music to benefit WV Citizen Action Group featuring That High Country Revival with special guests Chet Lowther, Trey Kay, Andy Park, and more. On Thursday, September 26 take part in a public rally during Climate Strike week to show our elected officials that we want meaningful climate action now! Details here. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment
Charleston Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Two Charleston events you don't want to miss! On Tuesday, September 24, help out WV Citizen Action while enjoying music and friends. Join us for a night of live, local music to benefit WV Citizen Action Group featuring That High Country Revival with special guests Chet Lowther, Trey Kay, Andy Park, and more. On Thursday, September 26 take part in a public rally during Climate Strike week to show our elected officials that we want meaningful climate action now! Details here. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment
Action Alert CAG September 17, 2019
Easy Actions to Prevent SNAP Cuts, Protect Access to Justice
Click here for easy actions you can take to prevent cuts to SNAP benefits for 3 million people, and to protect access to justice for West Virginia consumers and workers. After you take action, keep reading for details on how you can participate in the People's Presidential Forum on Saturday, September 21. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Easy Actions to Prevent SNAP Cuts, Protect Access to Justice
Click here for easy actions you can take to prevent cuts to SNAP benefits for 3 million people, and to protect access to justice for West Virginia consumers and workers. After you take action, keep reading for details on how you can participate in the People's Presidential Forum on Saturday, September 21. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Action Alert CAG August 2, 2019
Democracy Works Best When Everyone Can Fully Participate
Please join us Tuesday, August 6 at noon at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse in Charleston to stand up for voting rights and call on Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1962 by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4). More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Democracy Works Best When Everyone Can Fully Participate
Please join us Tuesday, August 6 at noon at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse in Charleston to stand up for voting rights and call on Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1962 by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4). More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG July 18, 2019
Volunteers needed! Healthcare for All canvassing starts Sunday.
Healthcare is a human right, and all of us deserve affordable, quality healthcare. Yet most West Virginians that we talk to have trouble accessing or affording the care that they need. We will never get the healthcare system that we deserve until we organize people to demand it. More
Issues: Event, Healthcare
Volunteers needed! Healthcare for All canvassing starts Sunday.
Healthcare is a human right, and all of us deserve affordable, quality healthcare. Yet most West Virginians that we talk to have trouble accessing or affording the care that they need. We will never get the healthcare system that we deserve until we organize people to demand it. More
Issues: Event, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG July 9, 2019
Actions & Trainings to Support People-Powered Campaigns
Send a letter to the State Election Commission today to ask them to hold politicians and special interests accountable. After you've sent your letter, sign up for one or both of these FREE trainings to build power though on building power through community conversations, and how you can use your skills to help ordinary West Virginians running for office. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Actions & Trainings to Support People-Powered Campaigns
Send a letter to the State Election Commission today to ask them to hold politicians and special interests accountable. After you've sent your letter, sign up for one or both of these FREE trainings to build power though on building power through community conversations, and how you can use your skills to help ordinary West Virginians running for office. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG July 2, 2019
Tell the State Election Commission to Support Transparency, Hold Politicians Accountable
Earlier this year, legislators passed SB 622, a bill that is disastrous for those of us who want elections where candidates listen to the voices of everyday people, not wealthy donors and special interests. Right now, the State Election Commission is writing rules on how the new law will be implemented and enforced. We looked at the rules, and they need to be strengthened. You can help! Please send a letter to the Commission urging them to support increased transparency and to strengthen the rules to hold politicians accountable. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Tell the State Election Commission to Support Transparency, Hold Politicians Accountable
Earlier this year, legislators passed SB 622, a bill that is disastrous for those of us who want elections where candidates listen to the voices of everyday people, not wealthy donors and special interests. Right now, the State Election Commission is writing rules on how the new law will be implemented and enforced. We looked at the rules, and they need to be strengthened. You can help! Please send a letter to the Commission urging them to support increased transparency and to strengthen the rules to hold politicians accountable. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG June 18, 2019
Capital Eye Special Edition: Special Session
It's hard to know where to begin to unravel the latest appearance of the Zombie Education Deform Bill. Back from the grave of the regular 2019 legislative session, it regained life last month when Senate President Mitch Charmichael, resurrected it - much in the same form as the original, but with even harsher slaps at teacher strikes and organized labor. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families
Capital Eye Special Edition: Special Session
It's hard to know where to begin to unravel the latest appearance of the Zombie Education Deform Bill. Back from the grave of the regular 2019 legislative session, it regained life last month when Senate President Mitch Charmichael, resurrected it - much in the same form as the original, but with even harsher slaps at teacher strikes and organized labor. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families
Action Alert CAG June 16, 2019
Reminder & Update: Education Rally & Teach-In Monday, Resist Rockwool Wednesday
This is just a friendly reminder about tomorrow's (Monday, June 17th) student-led rally and teach-in in support of public education. Students, parents and community members who want to show solidarity with our hard-working teachers and school service personnel, please join us at 10 AM in front of the House chamber. We also wanted to let you know that Monday's planned actions against Rockwool have been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 19th. Please check this event's Facebook page for updates and locations. Eastern panhandle residents would love supporters to join them. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Environment, Families
Reminder & Update: Education Rally & Teach-In Monday, Resist Rockwool Wednesday
This is just a friendly reminder about tomorrow's (Monday, June 17th) student-led rally and teach-in in support of public education. Students, parents and community members who want to show solidarity with our hard-working teachers and school service personnel, please join us at 10 AM in front of the House chamber. We also wanted to let you know that Monday's planned actions against Rockwool have been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 19th. Please check this event's Facebook page for updates and locations. Eastern panhandle residents would love supporters to join them. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG June 14, 2019
Rally & Teach-in MONDAY: Save our schools, defend our teachers!
Students, parents and community members who want to show solidarity with our hard-working teachers and school service personnel: Join us on Monday June 17th for a student-led rally and teach-in in support of public education! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Rally & Teach-in MONDAY: Save our schools, defend our teachers!
Students, parents and community members who want to show solidarity with our hard-working teachers and school service personnel: Join us on Monday June 17th for a student-led rally and teach-in in support of public education! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Action Alert CAG May 7, 2019
Tell the CFBP to keep its strong payday lending rule!
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is rolling back a recently created rule that requires predatory payday lenders to make affordable loans. Without this rule, payday loan sharks can prey on vulnerable consumers with debt trap loans causing default on other bills, overdraft fees, and even bankruptcy. Even though payday lending is illegal in West Virginia, many people fall victim to predatory lending in our neighboring states or online. A strong rule is so important to protect people from falling into the debt trap. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy
Tell the CFBP to keep its strong payday lending rule!
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is rolling back a recently created rule that requires predatory payday lenders to make affordable loans. Without this rule, payday loan sharks can prey on vulnerable consumers with debt trap loans causing default on other bills, overdraft fees, and even bankruptcy. Even though payday lending is illegal in West Virginia, many people fall victim to predatory lending in our neighboring states or online. A strong rule is so important to protect people from falling into the debt trap. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy
Action Alert CAG April 25, 2019
Join the team: Volunteers and interns needed!
WV Citizen Action is a growing organization that's dedicated to economic justice, a clean environment, building political power, and creating a democracy that works for all of us -- not just the privileged few. This year we're expanding our grassroots organizing support for communities around the state and our efforts to influence elections. But we need your help to get there. Just a few hours of your time each week can make a big difference -- so please join our core team of volunteers! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Join the team: Volunteers and interns needed!
WV Citizen Action is a growing organization that's dedicated to economic justice, a clean environment, building political power, and creating a democracy that works for all of us -- not just the privileged few. This year we're expanding our grassroots organizing support for communities around the state and our efforts to influence elections. But we need your help to get there. Just a few hours of your time each week can make a big difference -- so please join our core team of volunteers! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Newsletter CAG April 2, 2019
Capital Eye Vol. 12 No. 9 – Spring 2019
This year's legislative session proved once again that people power really can win on issues like education, healthcare, and public safety. But is also demonstrated that now is the time to tip the political scales so that we can start setting the political agenda, instead of fighting back bad ideas. This edition of the Capital Eye recaps our successes and highlights things you can do today to help us grow and build power this year. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 12 No. 9 – Spring 2019
This year's legislative session proved once again that people power really can win on issues like education, healthcare, and public safety. But is also demonstrated that now is the time to tip the political scales so that we can start setting the political agenda, instead of fighting back bad ideas. This edition of the Capital Eye recaps our successes and highlights things you can do today to help us grow and build power this year. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare