Tag: Democracy
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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 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
Action Alert CAG June 26, 2019
Upcoming trainings! Community Convos + Demystifying Campaigns
Join us for two free trainings in July! First, on July 13th we'll be diving into how to have effective conversations with your community to make change. Then on July 20th, learn how you can be a part of a political campaign to help your favorite candidate(s) win. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Upcoming trainings! Community Convos + Demystifying Campaigns
Join us for two free trainings in July! First, on July 13th we'll be diving into how to have effective conversations with your community to make change. Then on July 20th, learn how you can be a part of a political campaign to help your favorite candidate(s) win. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG May 28, 2019
FREE Training: Community Conversations for Change
Join us for this FREE training to learn more about having conversations with fellow community members via one-on-one meetings, door knocking, and more! One conversation at a time, we can change hearts and minds, expand our capacity, and build power to achieve the change we want to see in our neighborhood, state, and/or country. More
Issues: Democracy
FREE Training: Community Conversations for Change
Join us for this FREE training to learn more about having conversations with fellow community members via one-on-one meetings, door knocking, and more! One conversation at a time, we can change hearts and minds, expand our capacity, and build power to achieve the change we want to see in our neighborhood, state, and/or country. More
Issues: Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 30, 2019
Spring Fling – Get Your Tickets NOW!
One of West Virginia’s biggest strengths is its people. This beautiful state is full of passionate folks doing work to keep our people happy, healthy, and successful. That’s one reason why, each year, we host our Spring Fling: WV CAG Annual Awards Dinner & Fundraiser. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment
Spring Fling – Get Your Tickets NOW!
One of West Virginia’s biggest strengths is its people. This beautiful state is full of passionate folks doing work to keep our people happy, healthy, and successful. That’s one reason why, each year, we host our Spring Fling: WV CAG Annual Awards Dinner & Fundraiser. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment
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
Action Alert CAG March 21, 2019
Time is running out!
You can also call his office at 304.558.2000. Every email and phone call matters! More
Issues: Democracy, Families
Time is running out!
You can also call his office at 304.558.2000. Every email and phone call matters! More
Issues: Democracy, Families
Action Alert CAG March 11, 2019
Tell Gov. Justice to veto SB 622
SB 622 raises the current contribution limit to a candidate almost THREE times! WV needs election reform, not MORE BIG MONEY in elections. More
Issues: Democracy
Tell Gov. Justice to veto SB 622
SB 622 raises the current contribution limit to a candidate almost THREE times! WV needs election reform, not MORE BIG MONEY in elections. More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG March 6, 2019
Mid-Week Action Alert – Still Lots to Do!
With the 2019 legislative winding down, there's still lots to do! Here are several actions you can take. Please take a few minutes and make some calls, as the clock is ticking on these bills. More
Issues: Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Mid-Week Action Alert – Still Lots to Do!
With the 2019 legislative winding down, there's still lots to do! Here are several actions you can take. Please take a few minutes and make some calls, as the clock is ticking on these bills. More
Issues: Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG March 4, 2019
Tell Delegates to Say YES to Transparency, NO to More Money in WV Elections
On Tuesday, the Senate passed a major campaign finance overhaul bill that would allow even more big money into a system that already favors the wealthy and special interests. SB 622 increases campaign contribution limits from $1,000 to $2,800 for candidates, to $5,000 for PACs, and to $10,000 per year for party committees. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Tell Delegates to Say YES to Transparency, NO to More Money in WV Elections
On Tuesday, the Senate passed a major campaign finance overhaul bill that would allow even more big money into a system that already favors the wealthy and special interests. SB 622 increases campaign contribution limits from $1,000 to $2,800 for candidates, to $5,000 for PACs, and to $10,000 per year for party committees. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG March 4, 2019
Capital Eye: Vol. 12 No. 8
Each week keeps getting wilder at the 2019 legislature. Last week was no exception. Wednesday was "Crossover Day", when all bills needed to be passed out of their "house of origin." It was a week of highs and lows, but mostly lows. Read on to see what mischief, mayhem and madness transpired this past week and what's ahead! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye: Vol. 12 No. 8
Each week keeps getting wilder at the 2019 legislature. Last week was no exception. Wednesday was "Crossover Day", when all bills needed to be passed out of their "house of origin." It was a week of highs and lows, but mostly lows. Read on to see what mischief, mayhem and madness transpired this past week and what's ahead! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG March 1, 2019
Citizen Action Needed to Stop Guns on Campus, Protect Our Water & More
This end of the week update that is time sensitive. Several bad bills made it past Crossover Day and need to be stopped ASAP, while one bill expanding Medicaid coverage needs some help to pass. Both the House and Senate will be in session tomorrow (Saturday) so lawmakers will be at the Capitol at least through the morning. So please take a few minutes to make some calls before you get on with your weekend chores. Thanks! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Needed to Stop Guns on Campus, Protect Our Water & More
This end of the week update that is time sensitive. Several bad bills made it past Crossover Day and need to be stopped ASAP, while one bill expanding Medicaid coverage needs some help to pass. Both the House and Senate will be in session tomorrow (Saturday) so lawmakers will be at the Capitol at least through the morning. So please take a few minutes to make some calls before you get on with your weekend chores. Thanks! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG February 25, 2019
Attacking, packing courts won’t restore faith in system
On Valentine’s Day, news broke that former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will spend two years in prison for using his position for personal gain, actions which came to light as reporters looked into lavish spending on renovations at the court, and Loughry sought to shirk responsibility and shift blame by going to federal prosecutors. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Attacking, packing courts won’t restore faith in system
On Valentine’s Day, news broke that former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will spend two years in prison for using his position for personal gain, actions which came to light as reporters looked into lavish spending on renovations at the court, and Loughry sought to shirk responsibility and shift blame by going to federal prosecutors. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG February 25, 2019
Tell Senators to Say NO to More Money in WV Elections
Can you afford to give $2,800 to a candidate, $5,000 to a political action committee (PAC), or $10,000 to a political party? On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee just passed a major campaign finance overhaul bill that would allow even more big money into a system that already favors the wealthy and special interests. SB 622 increases campaign contribution limits from $1,000 to $2,800 for candidates, to $5,000 for PACs, and to $10,000 per year for party committees. That means state and local elections that suddenly look more like the worst big-money congressional elections. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Tell Senators to Say NO to More Money in WV Elections
Can you afford to give $2,800 to a candidate, $5,000 to a political action committee (PAC), or $10,000 to a political party? On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee just passed a major campaign finance overhaul bill that would allow even more big money into a system that already favors the wealthy and special interests. SB 622 increases campaign contribution limits from $1,000 to $2,800 for candidates, to $5,000 for PACs, and to $10,000 per year for party committees. That means state and local elections that suddenly look more like the worst big-money congressional elections. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG February 25, 2019
Capital Eye: Vol. 12 No. 7
Wednesday the 27th is "crossover day", when all bills introduced must pass out of their house of origin or be sent to the shredder. This is a much feared and anticipated deadline and will clear a lot of bad bills off our watch list, but also kill off many of the positive efforts of ours and our allies - sigh. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Capital Eye: Vol. 12 No. 7
Wednesday the 27th is "crossover day", when all bills introduced must pass out of their house of origin or be sent to the shredder. This is a much feared and anticipated deadline and will clear a lot of bad bills off our watch list, but also kill off many of the positive efforts of ours and our allies - sigh. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG February 11, 2019
Capital Eye: Vol. 12 No. 5
We're half-way through legislative session. Can you believe it?! Now that the midpoint is passed, several significant deadlines are looming for those trying to pass or kill off legislation. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Capital Eye: Vol. 12 No. 5
We're half-way through legislative session. Can you believe it?! Now that the midpoint is passed, several significant deadlines are looming for those trying to pass or kill off legislation. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 10, 2019
Calls Needed to Help Advance the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform
West Virginians understand the urgent need to strengthen our democracy and make our politicians work for us, not wealthy special interests. We need your help to make this a reality. Several bills have been introduced that advance the goals of the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform. Unfortunately, these bills are being held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Contact Senate Judiciary Chair Charles Trump at (304) 357-7880 and ask him to put these bills up for a vote! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Calls Needed to Help Advance the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform
West Virginians understand the urgent need to strengthen our democracy and make our politicians work for us, not wealthy special interests. We need your help to make this a reality. Several bills have been introduced that advance the goals of the Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption Platform. Unfortunately, these bills are being held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Contact Senate Judiciary Chair Charles Trump at (304) 357-7880 and ask him to put these bills up for a vote! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy