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Press Release CAG September 11, 2024
Campaign Launched to Inform WV Voters of Potential Registration Cancellations
West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections (WVCCE) has announced a new campaign to inform West Virginia residents that they may have been removed from the state’s voter registration rolls. The goal is to ensure that every eligible West Virginian has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections, and that no eligible voter is caught off guard when they go to the polls. More
Issues: Democracy
Campaign Launched to Inform WV Voters of Potential Registration Cancellations
West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections (WVCCE) has announced a new campaign to inform West Virginia residents that they may have been removed from the state’s voter registration rolls. The goal is to ensure that every eligible West Virginian has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections, and that no eligible voter is caught off guard when they go to the polls. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter CAG September 10, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 10: Organizing for Our Future
As WV Citizen Action approaches its 50th anniversary, we're busier than ever. Our recent Care Over Cost campaign highlights our ongoing commitment to health care justice. We're also launching an 'Organizing Revival' to tackle pressing community issues. As the 'Citizen' in Citizen Action, your support is crucial in this pivotal time. Together, we can create the change our communities need. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 10: Organizing for Our Future
As WV Citizen Action approaches its 50th anniversary, we're busier than ever. Our recent Care Over Cost campaign highlights our ongoing commitment to health care justice. We're also launching an 'Organizing Revival' to tackle pressing community issues. As the 'Citizen' in Citizen Action, your support is crucial in this pivotal time. Together, we can create the change our communities need. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Poll Workers Power Our Democracy
WV CAG is partnering with Power the Polls this election cycle to recruit a new wave of poll workers. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to give back to your community, support your neighbors, and be part of the democratic process. Join us in making sure our polls — and our democracy — are accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Poll Workers Power Our Democracy
WV CAG is partnering with Power the Polls this election cycle to recruit a new wave of poll workers. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to give back to your community, support your neighbors, and be part of the democratic process. Join us in making sure our polls — and our democracy — are accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Empowering West Virginians: Organizing Revival Update
The Organizing Revival is a commitment to doubling our base in two years, leaning in to becoming a member-led organization, and dedicating ourselves to knocking on doors, meeting people where they are, and giving them the tools they need to solve problems in their own backyards. We’re proud to say we’re chipping away at it. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy
Empowering West Virginians: Organizing Revival Update
The Organizing Revival is a commitment to doubling our base in two years, leaning in to becoming a member-led organization, and dedicating ourselves to knocking on doors, meeting people where they are, and giving them the tools they need to solve problems in their own backyards. We’re proud to say we’re chipping away at it. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Forward Together: Organizing For Our Future
People’s Action, has developed an aspirational campaign called the ‘Organizing Revival,’ which we have fully embraced as a major project. With your help, we can grow our movement for economic, racial, and environmental justice. Together, we can build the power that will make policymakers pay attention. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Healthcare
Forward Together: Organizing For Our Future
People’s Action, has developed an aspirational campaign called the ‘Organizing Revival,’ which we have fully embraced as a major project. With your help, we can grow our movement for economic, racial, and environmental justice. Together, we can build the power that will make policymakers pay attention. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG August 12, 2024
Project 2025: A Threat to Democracy
Project 2025 is an anti-democratic, pro-corruption, pro-big money initiative that aims to destroy the checks and balances in place that safeguard our freedoms. Join us for a special training for activists to learn about and organize against the numerous threats that the extremist Project 2025 mandate poses to our democratic processes. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Project 2025: A Threat to Democracy
Project 2025 is an anti-democratic, pro-corruption, pro-big money initiative that aims to destroy the checks and balances in place that safeguard our freedoms. Join us for a special training for activists to learn about and organize against the numerous threats that the extremist Project 2025 mandate poses to our democratic processes. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG August 6, 2024
Voting Rights Now: Sign the Petition
For democracy to work for all of us, it must include all of us. No matter our color, party or zip code, we deserve an equal say in the decisions that shape our future. Tell Congress: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and DC Statehood. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Voting Rights Now: Sign the Petition
For democracy to work for all of us, it must include all of us. No matter our color, party or zip code, we deserve an equal say in the decisions that shape our future. Tell Congress: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and DC Statehood. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 1, 2024
August 1st is Poll Worker Recruitment Day
It’s a major presidential election year and election administrators need poll workers who are committed to ensuring safe, fair, and free elections for all voters. Join us as we push for poll workers on August 1, and learn how you can get involved. More
Issues: Democracy
August 1st is Poll Worker Recruitment Day
It’s a major presidential election year and election administrators need poll workers who are committed to ensuring safe, fair, and free elections for all voters. Join us as we push for poll workers on August 1, and learn how you can get involved. More
Issues: Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 31, 2024
West Virginians for Democracy Hosts National Day of Action Honoring Legacy of John Lewis
The West Virginians for Democracy Coalition hosted a “John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action” event on the four-year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining 150 events happening in 41 states and Washington, D.C. to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
West Virginians for Democracy Hosts National Day of Action Honoring Legacy of John Lewis
The West Virginians for Democracy Coalition hosted a “John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action” event on the four-year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining 150 events happening in 41 states and Washington, D.C. to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 23, 2024
WV CAG Mourns Passing of Board Member Shalom Tazewell
Shalom was an amazingly effective organizer who lived her values with a passion. We were grateful for the opportunity to recognize Shalom last year for her contributions to our state and her local community in Hinton. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
WV CAG Mourns Passing of Board Member Shalom Tazewell
Shalom was an amazingly effective organizer who lived her values with a passion. We were grateful for the opportunity to recognize Shalom last year for her contributions to our state and her local community in Hinton. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG July 11, 2024
Fundamentals of Organizing: Tools to Impact Your Community
You’re invited to a FREE Fundamentals of Organizing training. Take advantage of this chance to learn, network, and strengthen your work. Connect with fellow organizers and gain practical tools to impact your community, regardless of your focus area. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Fundamentals of Organizing: Tools to Impact Your Community
You’re invited to a FREE Fundamentals of Organizing training. Take advantage of this chance to learn, network, and strengthen your work. Connect with fellow organizers and gain practical tools to impact your community, regardless of your focus area. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Julie Archer June 28, 2024
1974-2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
It's hard to believe it’s been 50 years since David Grubb returned to West Virginia after working for consumer advocate Ralph Nader with the idea of forming a statewide organization designed to represent the interests of average citizens. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
1974-2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
It's hard to believe it’s been 50 years since David Grubb returned to West Virginia after working for consumer advocate Ralph Nader with the idea of forming a statewide organization designed to represent the interests of average citizens. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Julie Archer June 28, 2024
Judicial Integrity: Ethical, Accountable Courts Are A Pillar of a Strong Democracy
In the current political climate, state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly central role in protecting and advancing rights around reproductive freedom, gender justice, voting rights, and more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Judicial Integrity: Ethical, Accountable Courts Are A Pillar of a Strong Democracy
In the current political climate, state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly central role in protecting and advancing rights around reproductive freedom, gender justice, voting rights, and more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Gary Zuckett June 28, 2024
2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on Happening
The legislature gaveled out in March after passing 279 bills. The governor vetoed seven of them, including a controversial one loosening school vaccination requirements and a popular bipartisan effort to allow our electric utilities to build more solar power in our state. However, it's never really over. As we were going to press, the governor called the legislature into special session. More details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on Happening
The legislature gaveled out in March after passing 279 bills. The governor vetoed seven of them, including a controversial one loosening school vaccination requirements and a popular bipartisan effort to allow our electric utilities to build more solar power in our state. However, it's never really over. As we were going to press, the governor called the legislature into special session. More details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Gary Zuckett June 28, 2024
The 2024 WV Primary: Musical Chairs Anyone?
As the dust settles from this major primary election, it's evident that we all have our work cut out for us between now and November. We all need to do everything we can to help our friends and neighbors understand our critical juncture as a state and a nation. We must get like-minded folks registered and out to the polls to help restore balance and move toward a state government that better represents us all. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
The 2024 WV Primary: Musical Chairs Anyone?
As the dust settles from this major primary election, it's evident that we all have our work cut out for us between now and November. We all need to do everything we can to help our friends and neighbors understand our critical juncture as a state and a nation. We must get like-minded folks registered and out to the polls to help restore balance and move toward a state government that better represents us all. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG April 29, 2024
Early Voting Starts Wed. May 1st
With Early Voting set to begin Wednesday, May 1st, we wanted to make sure you have all the information you need to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Early Voting Starts Wed. May 1st
With Early Voting set to begin Wednesday, May 1st, we wanted to make sure you have all the information you need to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG April 22, 2024
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2024 WV Primary Election. Register, check, or update your registration at GoVoteWV.com, then make a plan to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2024 WV Primary Election. Register, check, or update your registration at GoVoteWV.com, then make a plan to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
Dead Election Bills More Notable Than Ones That Passed
100+ bills related to elections were introduced this session. Of those, only 6 made it to the Governor’s desk. With the trend of state lawmakers limiting voting access and making it harder for eligible Americans to vote continuing around the country, we’re fortunate that no voter suppression bills passed. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Dead Election Bills More Notable Than Ones That Passed
100+ bills related to elections were introduced this session. Of those, only 6 made it to the Governor’s desk. With the trend of state lawmakers limiting voting access and making it harder for eligible Americans to vote continuing around the country, we’re fortunate that no voter suppression bills passed. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG March 3, 2024
Some Good News from the Capitol
In this brutal legislative session, victory doesn’t quite look the way it has in years past. Reducing the harm of any given bill through the committee and amendment process is a win. Read the good news, plus ways to challenge what the legislature is trying to do to laid off workers, elementary school students, and seniors on SNAP. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Some Good News from the Capitol
In this brutal legislative session, victory doesn’t quite look the way it has in years past. Reducing the harm of any given bill through the committee and amendment process is a win. Read the good news, plus ways to challenge what the legislature is trying to do to laid off workers, elementary school students, and seniors on SNAP. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 15, 2024
Urgent: Oppose HB 4299 – Arming Teachers and Administrators
Any teacher, administrator or support staff member could apply to be an SPO, provided they have a valid concealed carry permit and have completed a new training program designed by the WV Department of Homeland Security. The not-yet developed training has NO minimum # of hours... but is capped at a MAX of 24 hours of training to put a gun in a teachers hand?! More
Issues: Democracy, Families
Urgent: Oppose HB 4299 – Arming Teachers and Administrators
Any teacher, administrator or support staff member could apply to be an SPO, provided they have a valid concealed carry permit and have completed a new training program designed by the WV Department of Homeland Security. The not-yet developed training has NO minimum # of hours... but is capped at a MAX of 24 hours of training to put a gun in a teachers hand?! More
Issues: Democracy, Families
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