Posts by Julie Archer
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Action Alert Julie Archer January 6, 2023
WVDEP Division of Air Quality Public Meeting and Virtual Public Hearing on Union Carbide Ethylene Oxide Permit Renewal
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is holding an in-person public meeting to provide information and answer questions and a virtual public hearing to receive official comments regarding Union Carbide Corporation Institute's draft Title V operating permit renewal for the operation of its Distribution System for Ethylene Oxide, located at 250 Carbide Road, Dunbar, WV. More
Issues: Discrimination, Environment, Inequality, Pollution
WVDEP Division of Air Quality Public Meeting and Virtual Public Hearing on Union Carbide Ethylene Oxide Permit Renewal
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is holding an in-person public meeting to provide information and answer questions and a virtual public hearing to receive official comments regarding Union Carbide Corporation Institute's draft Title V operating permit renewal for the operation of its Distribution System for Ethylene Oxide, located at 250 Carbide Road, Dunbar, WV. More
Issues: Discrimination, Environment, Inequality, Pollution
Action Alert Julie Archer January 6, 2023
Livestream of Washington, D.C. Our Freedoms, Our Vote January 6 Rally
Join the Not Above the Law Coalition, Declaration for American Democracy and special guests Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for a livestream of the Our Freedoms, Our Vote January 6 Rally in Washington, DC. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting, Voting Rights
Livestream of Washington, D.C. Our Freedoms, Our Vote January 6 Rally
Join the Not Above the Law Coalition, Declaration for American Democracy and special guests Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for a livestream of the Our Freedoms, Our Vote January 6 Rally in Washington, DC. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting, Voting Rights
Action Alert Julie Archer January 5, 2023
Tell WV Division of Air Quality To Protect Residents From Medical Waste Pollution
Empire Diversified Energy, LLC wants to turn the former Koppers facility in Follansbee, WV (a small rust belt town on the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle) into a disposal business for infectious medical waste. It would use pyrolysis, a closed, high heat system to convert the waste into fuel to be burned for energy. Please send comments to the WV Division of Air Quality to keep WV from being the dumping ground for medical waste that other states don’t want. More
Issues: Environment, Pollution
Tell WV Division of Air Quality To Protect Residents From Medical Waste Pollution
Empire Diversified Energy, LLC wants to turn the former Koppers facility in Follansbee, WV (a small rust belt town on the Ohio River in the Northern Panhandle) into a disposal business for infectious medical waste. It would use pyrolysis, a closed, high heat system to convert the waste into fuel to be burned for energy. Please send comments to the WV Division of Air Quality to keep WV from being the dumping ground for medical waste that other states don’t want. More
Issues: Environment, Pollution
Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 31, 2022
Don’t Ghost the Election. Make Your Plan to Vote
Make a plan to vote and bring your boo! Then join us and our partners in the WV Civic Engagement table to call and text fellow West Virginians to get out and vote in the 2022 election. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Don’t Ghost the Election. Make Your Plan to Vote
Make a plan to vote and bring your boo! Then join us and our partners in the WV Civic Engagement table to call and text fellow West Virginians to get out and vote in the 2022 election. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Action Alert Julie Archer October 26, 2022
Halloween Party to the Polls – 10/29 noon-5PM
Saturday, Oct. 29th from noon-5PM, bring the whole family to the Halloween Party to the Polls at 5 Corners on Charleston's West Side. There will be halloween treats, food by Dem 2 Bros, fun & games with Fun Fitness Kids Club, and Early Voting at the new Black Diamond Girl Scout location! More
Issues: Voting
Halloween Party to the Polls – 10/29 noon-5PM
Saturday, Oct. 29th from noon-5PM, bring the whole family to the Halloween Party to the Polls at 5 Corners on Charleston's West Side. There will be halloween treats, food by Dem 2 Bros, fun & games with Fun Fitness Kids Club, and Early Voting at the new Black Diamond Girl Scout location! More
Issues: Voting
Action Alert Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Are You Ready to Vote?
The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8. Make sure you are ready to vote. More
Issues: Clean elections, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights
Are You Ready to Vote?
The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8. Make sure you are ready to vote. More
Issues: Clean elections, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights
Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Much At Stake With Proposed Constitutional Amendments
In addition to the congressional, legislative, county and local elected offices that will appear on the ballot this November, voters must also consider four separate amendments to the state’s constitution. Here’s a refresher on what’s at stake with these proposed changes to the West Virginia Constitution. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Elections, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Taxes, Voting
Much At Stake With Proposed Constitutional Amendments
In addition to the congressional, legislative, county and local elected offices that will appear on the ballot this November, voters must also consider four separate amendments to the state’s constitution. Here’s a refresher on what’s at stake with these proposed changes to the West Virginia Constitution. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Elections, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Taxes, Voting
Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Natalie Tennant: 2022 Si Galperin in Defense of Democracy Awardee
The 2022 Si Galperin in Defense of Democracy Award was presented to Natalie Tennant for her commitment to public service, her ongoing work to safeguard our elections and protect the freedom to vote for all Americans. More
Natalie Tennant: 2022 Si Galperin in Defense of Democracy Awardee
The 2022 Si Galperin in Defense of Democracy Award was presented to Natalie Tennant for her commitment to public service, her ongoing work to safeguard our elections and protect the freedom to vote for all Americans. More
Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Takeiya Smith: 2022 Thomas A. Knight Excalibur Awardee
The 2022 Thomas A. Knight Excalibur Award was presented to Takeiya Smith, founder and Executive Director of Young WV Forward, for her leadership, commitment to racial, social and economic justice and working to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians. Takeiya is leading a youth and Black led movement empowering students to mobilize in their own communities to make change in the systems impacting our daily lives. More
Takeiya Smith: 2022 Thomas A. Knight Excalibur Awardee
The 2022 Thomas A. Knight Excalibur Award was presented to Takeiya Smith, founder and Executive Director of Young WV Forward, for her leadership, commitment to racial, social and economic justice and working to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians. Takeiya is leading a youth and Black led movement empowering students to mobilize in their own communities to make change in the systems impacting our daily lives. More
Action Alert Julie Archer October 13, 2022
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8! Check your registration status ASAP. The deadline to register or update your registration is Tuesday, October 18. More
Issues: Voting
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8! Check your registration status ASAP. The deadline to register or update your registration is Tuesday, October 18. More
Issues: Voting
Action Alert Julie Archer July 28, 2022
TAKE ACTION: Final Vote on Abortion Ban Tomorrow!
This is it. This is our final chance to gather and make legislators hear our voices before a complete ban on abortion in West Virginia goes into effect. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive Justice
TAKE ACTION: Final Vote on Abortion Ban Tomorrow!
This is it. This is our final chance to gather and make legislators hear our voices before a complete ban on abortion in West Virginia goes into effect. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive Justice
Action Alert Julie Archer July 26, 2022
TAKE ACTION: Protect Abortion Access in West Virginia!
WV lawmakers introduced and advanced a bill that would completely ban abortion in the Mountain state. They are fast-tracking the bill to make sure it passes by the end of the week. We need to act NOW. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive Justice
TAKE ACTION: Protect Abortion Access in West Virginia!
WV lawmakers introduced and advanced a bill that would completely ban abortion in the Mountain state. They are fast-tracking the bill to make sure it passes by the end of the week. We need to act NOW. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Reproductive Justice
Newsletter article Julie Archer July 21, 2022
Plugging Orphaned Wells: A Win for Our Economy, Environment and Public Health
Not only is this an economic liability, but these orphaned wells also pose a major threat to landowners’ property rights, to the environment and to the communities in which they are located. More
Issues: Orphaned Wells, Pollution
Plugging Orphaned Wells: A Win for Our Economy, Environment and Public Health
Not only is this an economic liability, but these orphaned wells also pose a major threat to landowners’ property rights, to the environment and to the communities in which they are located. More
Issues: Orphaned Wells, Pollution
Newsletter article Julie Archer July 21, 2022
We Dissent: A Rally for Abortion Rights
Decades of attacks left abortion rights hanging by a thread. That thread was cut with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but we are not defeated. We must keep fighting until every person, no matter where we live, how much money we make, or what we look like, has the freedom to make our own decisions about our lives and futures. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Human Rights, Inequality
We Dissent: A Rally for Abortion Rights
Decades of attacks left abortion rights hanging by a thread. That thread was cut with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but we are not defeated. We must keep fighting until every person, no matter where we live, how much money we make, or what we look like, has the freedom to make our own decisions about our lives and futures. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Human Rights, Inequality
Action Alert Julie Archer July 7, 2022
We Dissent: Let’s Turn Our Outrage Into Action
We must keep fighting until every person, no matter where we live, how much money we make, or what we look like, has the freedom to make our own decisions about our lives and futures. Join us and our friends at Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, ACLU of WV, Women's Health Center, and WV FREE for a day of dissent on the steps of the WV State Capitol this Saturday, July 9th. More
Issues: Abortion, Fair Courts, Healthcare
We Dissent: Let’s Turn Our Outrage Into Action
We must keep fighting until every person, no matter where we live, how much money we make, or what we look like, has the freedom to make our own decisions about our lives and futures. Join us and our friends at Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, ACLU of WV, Women's Health Center, and WV FREE for a day of dissent on the steps of the WV State Capitol this Saturday, July 9th. More
Issues: Abortion, Fair Courts, Healthcare
Press Release Julie Archer June 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: WV Freedom to Vote Coalition Launches Survey to Identify Obstacles Voters Faced in the 2022 Primary Election
The WV Freedom to Vote Coalition has launched a Voter Issue and Action Survey as part of a campaign that aims to expand voter access to the polls by directly listening to West Virginians More
Issues: Clean elections, Voting, Voting Rights
PRESS RELEASE: WV Freedom to Vote Coalition Launches Survey to Identify Obstacles Voters Faced in the 2022 Primary Election
The WV Freedom to Vote Coalition has launched a Voter Issue and Action Survey as part of a campaign that aims to expand voter access to the polls by directly listening to West Virginians More
Issues: Clean elections, Voting, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer June 24, 2022
Two Actions You Can Take to Help Protect West Virginia’s Environment
Action #1: Urge Lawmakers to Solve Abandoned Mine Lands Crisis Without Gouging WV Taxpayers! Action #2: Attend the Marcellus Academy 2022 on July 22 and 23. More
Issues: Abandoned Mine Lands, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Reclamation, water quality
Two Actions You Can Take to Help Protect West Virginia’s Environment
Action #1: Urge Lawmakers to Solve Abandoned Mine Lands Crisis Without Gouging WV Taxpayers! Action #2: Attend the Marcellus Academy 2022 on July 22 and 23. More
Issues: Abandoned Mine Lands, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Reclamation, water quality
Newsletter article Julie Archer May 25, 2022
Bans Off Our Bodies: Protect Abortion Access in WV
This is a pivotal moment for the U.S. Supreme Court to demonstrate that it decides cases based on precedent and rule of law, not politics or ideology. It remains to be seen whether it will. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy
Bans Off Our Bodies: Protect Abortion Access in WV
This is a pivotal moment for the U.S. Supreme Court to demonstrate that it decides cases based on precedent and rule of law, not politics or ideology. It remains to be seen whether it will. More
Issues: Abortion, Bodily Autonomy
Action Alert Julie Archer April 29, 2022
Let’s Vote Together!
Charleston Area Friends, Join local community, civic, religious, and panhellenic groups for a Stroll to the Polls. We're also co-hosting a Candidates Forum May 3 featuring candidates for various City of Charleston and Kanawha County offices. Details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Let’s Vote Together!
Charleston Area Friends, Join local community, civic, religious, and panhellenic groups for a Stroll to the Polls. We're also co-hosting a Candidates Forum May 3 featuring candidates for various City of Charleston and Kanawha County offices. Details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Action Alert Julie Archer April 27, 2022
Early Voting Starts Today!
Voting is fundamental to our democracy. Early voting for the 2022 primary election starts TODAY. Know your options and make a plant to VOTE! More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Early Voting Starts Today!
Voting is fundamental to our democracy. Early voting for the 2022 primary election starts TODAY. Know your options and make a plant to VOTE! More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting