Tag: Democracy
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Action Alert CAG March 4, 2020
So close to the finish line…
With only days left in session, it's imperative our legislators hear from us fast and frequently. Here are quick actions you can take today. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare
So close to the finish line…
With only days left in session, it's imperative our legislators hear from us fast and frequently. Here are quick actions you can take today. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG February 29, 2020
Don’t Let Powerful Special Interests Have Their Way with Our Courts
On Thursday, WV Citizens for Clean Elections partners and allies spoke out against proposed legislation to create an intermediate court of appeals in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Don’t Let Powerful Special Interests Have Their Way with Our Courts
On Thursday, WV Citizens for Clean Elections partners and allies spoke out against proposed legislation to create an intermediate court of appeals in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG February 29, 2020
One Week to Go
Anti-protest bill HB 4615 is now in Senate Judiciary. Calls to Chair Charles Trump are needed to ask him to let it expire. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
One Week to Go
Anti-protest bill HB 4615 is now in Senate Judiciary. Calls to Chair Charles Trump are needed to ask him to let it expire. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG February 29, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 8: One Week to Go
Legislative committees will be meeting Saturday with one week left in the session. Saturday calls or e-mails would be very helpful right now! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 8: One Week to Go
Legislative committees will be meeting Saturday with one week left in the session. Saturday calls or e-mails would be very helpful right now! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article Julie Archer February 25, 2020
Fair Courts Update
There are only two weeks left in the 2020 legislative session and Wednesday is “crossover” day, the last day for bills to be considered in the house of origin. Once this critical deadline passes many of the bills we’ve been watching will be dead. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Fair Courts Update
There are only two weeks left in the 2020 legislative session and Wednesday is “crossover” day, the last day for bills to be considered in the house of origin. Once this critical deadline passes many of the bills we’ve been watching will be dead. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG February 16, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 6: Whew – 20 days to go!
We are ⅔ through the 60-day process. There is still a lot of damage-control needed. But, some good bills will make it through the gauntlet. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 6: Whew – 20 days to go!
We are ⅔ through the 60-day process. There is still a lot of damage-control needed. But, some good bills will make it through the gauntlet. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG February 11, 2020
Hump Week – Halfway Over, Session Speeding Up
Committees are meeting earlier and lasting longer, and floor sessions are going on for hours. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families
Hump Week – Halfway Over, Session Speeding Up
Committees are meeting earlier and lasting longer, and floor sessions are going on for hours. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter CAG February 11, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 5: Hump Week – Halfway Over, Session Speeds Up
Last week we hit day 30 of the 60 calendar day session. Committees are meeting earlier and lasting longer, and floor sessions are going on for hours as the work of the 2020 legislative session barrels toward several deadlines this month. There are now 1,340 bills introduced in the House, and 740 in the Senate. Crossover Day, when these bills must move out of their house of origin or die, is a little over two weeks away - February 26th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 5: Hump Week – Halfway Over, Session Speeds Up
Last week we hit day 30 of the 60 calendar day session. Committees are meeting earlier and lasting longer, and floor sessions are going on for hours as the work of the 2020 legislative session barrels toward several deadlines this month. There are now 1,340 bills introduced in the House, and 740 in the Senate. Crossover Day, when these bills must move out of their house of origin or die, is a little over two weeks away - February 26th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 28, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform Has Positive Momentum
Criminal justice reform is one of the few issues that enjoys bipartisan support among legislators. As the 2020 session got underway, key legislative leaders indicated parole and other reforms would be a priority. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Criminal Justice Reform Has Positive Momentum
Criminal justice reform is one of the few issues that enjoys bipartisan support among legislators. As the 2020 session got underway, key legislative leaders indicated parole and other reforms would be a priority. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 28, 2020
Our Voice, Our Votes, Our Courts: What We Could Gain & What’s at Stake
Several bills that advance the goals of the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform have been introduced and the list keeps growing. In addition to bills that are part of the platform we are also monitoring other legislative proposals related to our courts. Here’s a glimpse at some of these bills, what we have to gain if some reforms are passed, and what’s at stake if others advance. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Our Voice, Our Votes, Our Courts: What We Could Gain & What’s at Stake
Several bills that advance the goals of the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform have been introduced and the list keeps growing. In addition to bills that are part of the platform we are also monitoring other legislative proposals related to our courts. Here’s a glimpse at some of these bills, what we have to gain if some reforms are passed, and what’s at stake if others advance. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG January 28, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 3: Courts & Coal at the Capitol
Welcome back to Week 3! We know you have a life and can't track everything that happens during legislative session, so let us help. Read this week's update articles to see what's been happening since we touched base last week. Happy reading! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 3: Courts & Coal at the Capitol
Welcome back to Week 3! We know you have a life and can't track everything that happens during legislative session, so let us help. Read this week's update articles to see what's been happening since we touched base last week. Happy reading! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
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 14, 2020
Join us for a VIRTUAL Citizen Lobbyist Training!
Are you getting ready to lobby an elected official for the first time? Need to brush up on your skills? No sweat! This virtual training session will walk you through the basics of lobbying -- what to expect, how to prepare, and why you shouldn't feel nervous about speaking to elected leaders who answer to YOU. More
Issues: Democracy
Join us for a VIRTUAL Citizen Lobbyist Training!
Are you getting ready to lobby an elected official for the first time? Need to brush up on your skills? No sweat! This virtual training session will walk you through the basics of lobbying -- what to expect, how to prepare, and why you shouldn't feel nervous about speaking to elected leaders who answer to YOU. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter article CAG January 14, 2020
Power to the People: Electoral Strategy Day
2020 is our big chance to shift the political balance in West Virginia and push our elected leaders to stand up work for working people. There are lots of ways to get involved. More
Issues: Democracy
Power to the People: Electoral Strategy Day
2020 is our big chance to shift the political balance in West Virginia and push our elected leaders to stand up work for working people. There are lots of ways to get involved. More
Issues: Democracy
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 V12 N10 – Fall 2019
Capital Eye Vol. 12 No. 10 - Building power; The Voting Rights Act; #CountMeInWV; Our Healthcare for All Platform; #WVProDemocracy; and more! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Capital Eye V12 N10 – Fall 2019
Capital Eye Vol. 12 No. 10 - Building power; The Voting Rights Act; #CountMeInWV; Our Healthcare for All Platform; #WVProDemocracy; and more! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare