Tag: Democracy
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Action Alert CAG February 8, 2022
Hearing on HB 4011: Take Action to Stop Classroom Censorship
NOTE: This public hearing is limited to in-person participation. If you wish to speak, registration begins at 8:30 AM. You must arrive and sign up no later than 8:45 AM. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Hearing on HB 4011: Take Action to Stop Classroom Censorship
NOTE: This public hearing is limited to in-person participation. If you wish to speak, registration begins at 8:30 AM. You must arrive and sign up no later than 8:45 AM. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Action Alert CAG February 7, 2022
Neighbor to Neighbor – Be a Part of Healing WV – Jan 8th @6PM
If you want to be a part of healing our state with our neighbors, join us for a virtual Group Training session on February 8th from 6-7:30pm. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy
Neighbor to Neighbor – Be a Part of Healing WV – Jan 8th @6PM
If you want to be a part of healing our state with our neighbors, join us for a virtual Group Training session on February 8th from 6-7:30pm. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week Four
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to these critical issue areas and actions you can take. Although there are still plenty of bad ideas brewing, this forecast is less dreary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Legislative Forecast: Week Four
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to these critical issue areas and actions you can take. Although there are still plenty of bad ideas brewing, this forecast is less dreary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Action Alert CAG February 7, 2022
Young Gifted and Black
“There is no such thing as a nonracist or a race-neutral policy. Every policy in every institution in every community is producing or sustaining either racial inequality or equity between racial groups.” More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Young Gifted and Black
“There is no such thing as a nonracist or a race-neutral policy. Every policy in every institution in every community is producing or sustaining either racial inequality or equity between racial groups.” More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG February 6, 2022
Black Policy Breakfast and Day of Action
Join us via Facebook Live on Feb. 11, 2022 at 7am to learn about the WV Black Policy Agenda. WATCH HERE: https://fb.me/e/1yJ9d492H More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Black Policy Breakfast and Day of Action
Join us via Facebook Live on Feb. 11, 2022 at 7am to learn about the WV Black Policy Agenda. WATCH HERE: https://fb.me/e/1yJ9d492H More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform Update
Thanks to those who participated in Smart Justice virtual learning series, story-telling training, and advocacy day at the Capitol during December legislative interims hosted by the WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition. With your help, Smart Justice Advocacy Day 2.22.22 will be even bigger! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families
Criminal Justice Reform Update
Thanks to those who participated in Smart Justice virtual learning series, story-telling training, and advocacy day at the Capitol during December legislative interims hosted by the WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition. With your help, Smart Justice Advocacy Day 2.22.22 will be even bigger! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 3
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to several critical issue areas and actions you can take. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Legislative Forecast: Week 3
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to several critical issue areas and actions you can take. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 27, 2022
Campaign Launched to Inform West Virginians That They May Have Been Removed from the Voter Rolls
The campaign communicates to West Virginians whose names have been removed from the voter rolls according to data provided by the Secretary of State. The campaign encourages these individuals to double check their registration status. If they remain eligible to vote, the mailers provide information on how to re-register so they may vote in this year’s elections. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Campaign Launched to Inform West Virginians That They May Have Been Removed from the Voter Rolls
The campaign communicates to West Virginians whose names have been removed from the voter rolls according to data provided by the Secretary of State. The campaign encourages these individuals to double check their registration status. If they remain eligible to vote, the mailers provide information on how to re-register so they may vote in this year’s elections. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
We Must Continue the Fight to Strengthen and Protect Our Democracy
Friday marked the 12th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Citizens United v. FEC. In the case, the Court ruled that corporations and other outside groups could not be restricted from spending money on elections. More
Issues: Democracy
We Must Continue the Fight to Strengthen and Protect Our Democracy
Friday marked the 12th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Citizens United v. FEC. In the case, the Court ruled that corporations and other outside groups could not be restricted from spending money on elections. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter CAG January 24, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 2: Week Two of the WV Legislative Session: Voting Rights, Health Care Rights, and more!
It's week 3 of the 2022 Legislative Session! Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our weekly Capital Eye e-blast and following us on Facebook and Twitter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 2: Week Two of the WV Legislative Session: Voting Rights, Health Care Rights, and more!
It's week 3 of the 2022 Legislative Session! Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our weekly Capital Eye e-blast and following us on Facebook and Twitter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG January 24, 2022
BLAC Paper Release Webinar – Jan 27th @10AM/1PM
Join the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) on Thursday, January 27th at 1 p.m. for a deep-dive webinar on their newly released paper. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
BLAC Paper Release Webinar – Jan 27th @10AM/1PM
Join the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) on Thursday, January 27th at 1 p.m. for a deep-dive webinar on their newly released paper. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG January 17, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 1: 2022 Session Starts and Winter Is Here
The 2022 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 1: 2022 Session Starts and Winter Is Here
The 2022 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert January 17, 2022
MLK Day of Prayer and Fasting for Our Democracy – Jan 17th
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the West Virginia Faith Table and the Charleston Branch NAACP invite you to join us for a day of prayer and fasting for our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy
MLK Day of Prayer and Fasting for Our Democracy – Jan 17th
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the West Virginia Faith Table and the Charleston Branch NAACP invite you to join us for a day of prayer and fasting for our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG January 15, 2022
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Healthcare
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Healthcare
Press Release CAG January 6, 2022
A Year After Jan. 6th Attack on US Capitol, West Virginians Demand Action to Prevent Another Attack on Our Democracy
On January 6th, 2022, WV Freedom to Vote Coalition, a coalition of organizations and concerned West Virginians representing veterans, young people, small business owners, faith leaders and current and former elected officials, held a candlelight vigil to remember the events of January 6th, 2021 and demand action to prevent future attacks on our democracy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
A Year After Jan. 6th Attack on US Capitol, West Virginians Demand Action to Prevent Another Attack on Our Democracy
On January 6th, 2022, WV Freedom to Vote Coalition, a coalition of organizations and concerned West Virginians representing veterans, young people, small business owners, faith leaders and current and former elected officials, held a candlelight vigil to remember the events of January 6th, 2021 and demand action to prevent future attacks on our democracy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Press Release CAG January 5, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Remembrance Vigil on Jan 6th Among More than 175 Events Across the Country
Charleston, WV— January 6, 2022 marks one year since a faction of elected officials incited armed right-wing militants to attack the U.S. Capitol. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Remembrance Vigil on Jan 6th Among More than 175 Events Across the Country
Charleston, WV— January 6, 2022 marks one year since a faction of elected officials incited armed right-wing militants to attack the U.S. Capitol. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG December 23, 2021
The Foundation of Our Democracy: Fair and Impartial Courts
we must keep the pressure on our Senators to pass bold democracy reform at the federal level that will protect and strengthen our freedom to vote, while continuing the fight at the state level to ensure that our courts are free from political and special interest influence and can protect our rights and guard against abuses of power. Double your impact with a year-end donation to keep us fighting for free, fair, and safe elections and fair and impartial courts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
The Foundation of Our Democracy: Fair and Impartial Courts
we must keep the pressure on our Senators to pass bold democracy reform at the federal level that will protect and strengthen our freedom to vote, while continuing the fight at the state level to ensure that our courts are free from political and special interest influence and can protect our rights and guard against abuses of power. Double your impact with a year-end donation to keep us fighting for free, fair, and safe elections and fair and impartial courts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG December 20, 2021
WVCAG Fundraiser at the Empty Glass – 1/6/2022
Swingstein and Robin, a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano, will be giving at least 50% of tips each week to local nonprofits! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
WVCAG Fundraiser at the Empty Glass – 1/6/2022
Swingstein and Robin, a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano, will be giving at least 50% of tips each week to local nonprofits! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers