Tag: Democracy
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Action Alert CAG February 17, 2017
Take action! Save the dates.
Join us at the Capitol or in Charleston for one of many lobby days, fundraisers, and other events! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Take action! Save the dates.
Join us at the Capitol or in Charleston for one of many lobby days, fundraisers, and other events! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG February 6, 2017
Legislative Kick-off Blast!
Join the WV Environmental Council tomorrow at the world famous Empty Glass for their Annual Legislative Kick-Off Blast! More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Legislative Kick-off Blast!
Join the WV Environmental Council tomorrow at the world famous Empty Glass for their Annual Legislative Kick-Off Blast! More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Newsletter CAG January 30, 2017
Capital Eye: January 2017
Most of us seem relieved that 2016 is finally over. The last legislative session was rough, then the primary elections were followed by June’s 1,000 year flood, and we capped off the year by electing ‘the Apprentice’ for president. 2017 will be even more challenging. Are you ready? We are - with your input and support! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Healthcare
Capital Eye: January 2017
Most of us seem relieved that 2016 is finally over. The last legislative session was rough, then the primary elections were followed by June’s 1,000 year flood, and we capped off the year by electing ‘the Apprentice’ for president. 2017 will be even more challenging. Are you ready? We are - with your input and support! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Healthcare
Action Alert January 18, 2017
Become a citizen lobbyist!
We're excited to be bringing the annual Citizen Lobbyist Training to four locations across the state this month! Come learn about the legislative process, get tips on speaking with elected officials, and hear from local progressive organizations about issues they will be working on during the 2017 legislative session. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy
Become a citizen lobbyist!
We're excited to be bringing the annual Citizen Lobbyist Training to four locations across the state this month! Come learn about the legislative process, get tips on speaking with elected officials, and hear from local progressive organizations about issues they will be working on during the 2017 legislative session. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy
Action Alert CAG January 17, 2017
Women’s March in Charleston too!
Join us Saturday as we march in solidarity with the thousands of men and women gathering in DC and across the nation to reaffirm the core American values of freedom and democracy for all! More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare
Women’s March in Charleston too!
Join us Saturday as we march in solidarity with the thousands of men and women gathering in DC and across the nation to reaffirm the core American values of freedom and democracy for all! More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG December 19, 2016
Fix Not Nix
210,000 West Virginians - enough to fill nearly 4 WVU football stadiums! - stand to lose access to affordable, quality healthcare if the ACA is repealed and not replaced. Senator Capito needs to hear from us. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Fix Not Nix
210,000 West Virginians - enough to fill nearly 4 WVU football stadiums! - stand to lose access to affordable, quality healthcare if the ACA is repealed and not replaced. Senator Capito needs to hear from us. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG November 30, 2016
Beer will change the world…
Well, maybe not...but you can take action while drinking beer! Join us for a special First Friday Progressive Happy Hour this week to discuss the election and what's next! You'll have a chance to take action...and, you guessed it, drink beer. More
Issues: Democracy
Beer will change the world…
Well, maybe not...but you can take action while drinking beer! Join us for a special First Friday Progressive Happy Hour this week to discuss the election and what's next! You'll have a chance to take action...and, you guessed it, drink beer. More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG November 17, 2016
Town hall discussion tonight – join us!
Join us tonight for a town hall discussion as we stand together and pledge our mutual solidarity to forge ahead and lean on each other in this critical moment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Town hall discussion tonight – join us!
Join us tonight for a town hall discussion as we stand together and pledge our mutual solidarity to forge ahead and lean on each other in this critical moment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Action Alert CAG October 27, 2016
Help get-out-the-vote!
Join us and Our Children Our Future for one or more get-out-the-vote canvasses the weekend leading up to Election Day! Our door-to-door and phone canvasses will be focused on reminding voters about Election Day and equipping them with information on their voting rights, where their polling location is, and the hours the polls are open. More
Issues: Democracy, Families
Help get-out-the-vote!
Join us and Our Children Our Future for one or more get-out-the-vote canvasses the weekend leading up to Election Day! Our door-to-door and phone canvasses will be focused on reminding voters about Election Day and equipping them with information on their voting rights, where their polling location is, and the hours the polls are open. More
Issues: Democracy, Families
Action Alert CAG October 26, 2016
Rock the vote!
It's time to vote! Early voting is underway now through Saturday, November 5th. Election day is Tuesday, November 8th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families
Rock the vote!
It's time to vote! Early voting is underway now through Saturday, November 5th. Election day is Tuesday, November 8th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG October 25, 2016
Candidate forum this Thursday!
Join us this Thursday, October 27th for a candidate forum at the East End Family Resource Center on Charleston's East End! We'll be asking candidates about issues that affect West Virginia families. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Candidate forum this Thursday!
Join us this Thursday, October 27th for a candidate forum at the East End Family Resource Center on Charleston's East End! We'll be asking candidates about issues that affect West Virginia families. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Newsletter CAG September 22, 2016
Capital Eye: Fall 2016
Catch-up on all the things Team WV CAG has been up to the past several months and a look ahead to the next few months! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye: Fall 2016
Catch-up on all the things Team WV CAG has been up to the past several months and a look ahead to the next few months! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG September 19, 2016
Join the conversation; continue the revolution!
Join us and other activists from across the state on October 11th for our second conference call discussing ways you can organize to affect change this November and beyond. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Join the conversation; continue the revolution!
Join us and other activists from across the state on October 11th for our second conference call discussing ways you can organize to affect change this November and beyond. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG September 12, 2016
Candidate Forum this Wednesday for Kanawha & Putnam Counties!
Kanawha Valley Village People (KVVP) and West Virginia Partnership for Elder Living (WVPEL) are hosting a candidate forum with a focus on senior issues this Wednesday, September 14th. Candidates for Governor, Congress, State Senate, and House of Delegates (from the districts that include Kanawha and Putnam Counties) have been invited. All are welcome! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Candidate Forum this Wednesday for Kanawha & Putnam Counties!
Kanawha Valley Village People (KVVP) and West Virginia Partnership for Elder Living (WVPEL) are hosting a candidate forum with a focus on senior issues this Wednesday, September 14th. Candidates for Governor, Congress, State Senate, and House of Delegates (from the districts that include Kanawha and Putnam Counties) have been invited. All are welcome! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG September 2, 2016
Enterprise: Leave ALEC
Tell Enterprise to stop letting the American Legislative Exchange Council – better known as ALEC – take the wheel! Enterprise prides itself on doing good – so why do they support ALEC? ALEC’s harmful policies stand in conflict with the values of Enterprise and its customers. ALEC’s secretive, undemocratic bill writing process goes against all of our nation’s ideals. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Enterprise: Leave ALEC
Tell Enterprise to stop letting the American Legislative Exchange Council – better known as ALEC – take the wheel! Enterprise prides itself on doing good – so why do they support ALEC? ALEC’s harmful policies stand in conflict with the values of Enterprise and its customers. ALEC’s secretive, undemocratic bill writing process goes against all of our nation’s ideals. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG September 2, 2016
Fight the TPP!
President Obama recently gave notice to Congress that he will introduce Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) implementing legislation to ratify the TPP this fall, though it is still uncertain if he can pull together the votes he needs. We must give notice to Congress that we aren't going to let that happen. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Fight the TPP!
President Obama recently gave notice to Congress that he will introduce Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) implementing legislation to ratify the TPP this fall, though it is still uncertain if he can pull together the votes he needs. We must give notice to Congress that we aren't going to let that happen. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Action Alert CAG August 24, 2016
Candidate forum tomorrow in Charleston!
With the November general election just around the corner, we must remind candidates running for the legislature that there are many issues of importance to the progressive community. To address these issues, WV Citizen Action and other area organizations will be hosting a candidate forum tomorrow, August 25th at 6 pm at the WV Cultural Center. More
Issues: Democracy
Candidate forum tomorrow in Charleston!
With the November general election just around the corner, we must remind candidates running for the legislature that there are many issues of importance to the progressive community. To address these issues, WV Citizen Action and other area organizations will be hosting a candidate forum tomorrow, August 25th at 6 pm at the WV Cultural Center. More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG August 23, 2016
Continuing the political revolution!
Senator Sanders may have not won the nomination, but that doesn't mean the political "revolution" can't continue! Join us and other activists from across the state for a conference call on August 30th to discuss some ways you can organize to affect change this November and beyond. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Continuing the political revolution!
Senator Sanders may have not won the nomination, but that doesn't mean the political "revolution" can't continue! Join us and other activists from across the state for a conference call on August 30th to discuss some ways you can organize to affect change this November and beyond. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG July 29, 2016
Take Back Our Democracy
This is our chance to be heard. Tell Senator Manchin we need his support for the We the People package and the Fair Elections Now Act. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Take Back Our Democracy
This is our chance to be heard. Tell Senator Manchin we need his support for the We the People package and the Fair Elections Now Act. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG May 23, 2016
Restore the Voting Rights Act
Senator Manchin is one of only two Democrats in the Senate who has not co-sponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). We must take action and ask the Senator to support this important legislation now! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Restore the Voting Rights Act
Senator Manchin is one of only two Democrats in the Senate who has not co-sponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). We must take action and ask the Senator to support this important legislation now! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy