Tag: Democracy
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Press Release CAG June 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: WV Freedom to Vote Coalition Launches Survey to Identify Obstacles Voters Faced in the 2022 Primary Election
The WV Freedom to Vote Coalition has launched a Voter Issue and Action Survey as part of a campaign that aims to expand voter access to the polls by directly listening to West Virginians More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
PRESS RELEASE: WV Freedom to Vote Coalition Launches Survey to Identify Obstacles Voters Faced in the 2022 Primary Election
The WV Freedom to Vote Coalition has launched a Voter Issue and Action Survey as part of a campaign that aims to expand voter access to the polls by directly listening to West Virginians More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG June 24, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 12: Summer of Action
There is much going in this summer, so here's the 12th edition of our Capital Eye newsletter to break it all down. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 12: Summer of Action
There is much going in this summer, so here's the 12th edition of our Capital Eye newsletter to break it all down. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG June 24, 2022
Meet Richard Rose!
I can’t wait to get started on this amazing journey and re-immerse myself into the wild and wonderful world that is West Virginia politics! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Meet Richard Rose!
I can’t wait to get started on this amazing journey and re-immerse myself into the wild and wonderful world that is West Virginia politics! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG June 24, 2022
A Survey to Safeguard Democracy
As we gather, as a nation, to reflect upon the prevalent circulation of the “Big Lie,” the alarming spread of right-wing extremism, and the resulting January 6th coup attempt, it is more important than ever that we take the necessary steps to safeguard our democracy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
A Survey to Safeguard Democracy
As we gather, as a nation, to reflect upon the prevalent circulation of the “Big Lie,” the alarming spread of right-wing extremism, and the resulting January 6th coup attempt, it is more important than ever that we take the necessary steps to safeguard our democracy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG June 24, 2022
WV vs. EPA and the Broader Impacts of the SCOTUS Decision
One of the big concerns with this case is that it “will have far broader implications, not only for the Clean Air Act but also for other federal statutory frameworks that aim to protect public health and the environment.” More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
WV vs. EPA and the Broader Impacts of the SCOTUS Decision
One of the big concerns with this case is that it “will have far broader implications, not only for the Clean Air Act but also for other federal statutory frameworks that aim to protect public health and the environment.” More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Action Alert CAG June 1, 2022
First Friday Happy Hour at WVCAG – 6/3/2022
Join us for this month's edition of our First Friday Happy Hour at the WVCAG office front porch. Please wear masks & use social distancing... More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
First Friday Happy Hour at WVCAG – 6/3/2022
Join us for this month's edition of our First Friday Happy Hour at the WVCAG office front porch. Please wear masks & use social distancing... More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG May 25, 2022
Caring for Creation Together – A WV Interfaith Climate Conference – June 4th, 10AM-3PM
People of faith across our state will come together to discuss our concerns for West Virginia’s changing climate, its effects on our way of life, our future, and our response. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Families
Caring for Creation Together – A WV Interfaith Climate Conference – June 4th, 10AM-3PM
People of faith across our state will come together to discuss our concerns for West Virginia’s changing climate, its effects on our way of life, our future, and our response. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG May 25, 2022
Save the Date! 2022 Awards Picnic to be held on Sept. 15th, 5-7PM
Join us for our 2022 Awards Picnic Fundraiser, September 15th from 5-7PM at Little Creek Park in South Charleston. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Save the Date! 2022 Awards Picnic to be held on Sept. 15th, 5-7PM
Join us for our 2022 Awards Picnic Fundraiser, September 15th from 5-7PM at Little Creek Park in South Charleston. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG May 25, 2022
Let’s Work Together to Move Democracy Forward in WV
A lot has changed since West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections (WVCCE) released the WV Pro-Democracy Anti-Corruption Platform in 2018... Then the pandemic hit... More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Let’s Work Together to Move Democracy Forward in WV
A lot has changed since West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections (WVCCE) released the WV Pro-Democracy Anti-Corruption Platform in 2018... Then the pandemic hit... More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG May 25, 2022
More About the Visioning Project
Interested in hosting a visioning meeting or becoming an Organizing Fellow? Watch for more details about each program in June! More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Families
More About the Visioning Project
Interested in hosting a visioning meeting or becoming an Organizing Fellow? Watch for more details about each program in June! More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Families
Newsletter article CAG May 25, 2022
Election Blues
May brings spring blooms and election postcards filling our mailboxes. Regardless, this mid-term primary should be noted for its dismal voter turnout of less than 23% of registered voters... More
Issues: Democracy
Election Blues
May brings spring blooms and election postcards filling our mailboxes. Regardless, this mid-term primary should be noted for its dismal voter turnout of less than 23% of registered voters... More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG May 22, 2022
Benefit for Ukraine – Wed. 6/1 at 7PM
On Wednesday, June 1st, from 7-9PM, a Benefit for Ukraine fundraiser will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charleston, WV located at 520 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Benefit for Ukraine – Wed. 6/1 at 7PM
On Wednesday, June 1st, from 7-9PM, a Benefit for Ukraine fundraiser will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charleston, WV located at 520 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston, WV. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Action Alert Julie Archer April 29, 2022
Let’s Vote Together!
Charleston Area Friends, Join local community, civic, religious, and panhellenic groups for a Stroll to the Polls. We're also co-hosting a Candidates Forum May 3 featuring candidates for various City of Charleston and Kanawha County offices. Details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Let’s Vote Together!
Charleston Area Friends, Join local community, civic, religious, and panhellenic groups for a Stroll to the Polls. We're also co-hosting a Candidates Forum May 3 featuring candidates for various City of Charleston and Kanawha County offices. Details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Action Alert Julie Archer April 27, 2022
Early Voting Starts Today!
Voting is fundamental to our democracy. Early voting for the 2022 primary election starts TODAY. Know your options and make a plant to VOTE! More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Early Voting Starts Today!
Voting is fundamental to our democracy. Early voting for the 2022 primary election starts TODAY. Know your options and make a plant to VOTE! More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting
Action Alert CAG April 18, 2022
DC Earth Day Rally for Climate, Care, Jobs and Justice – 4/23
Join people from across the nation in Lafayette Square in front of the White House at 1pm on Saturday, April 23rd to demand bold action on climate, care, jobs, and justice! More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment
DC Earth Day Rally for Climate, Care, Jobs and Justice – 4/23
Join people from across the nation in Lafayette Square in front of the White House at 1pm on Saturday, April 23rd to demand bold action on climate, care, jobs, and justice! More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment
Newsletter article CAG March 23, 2022
Legislative Postmortem
Given the current political climate, victory often takes the form of defeating bad bills. Here’s an overview of what happened. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare
Legislative Postmortem
Given the current political climate, victory often takes the form of defeating bad bills. Here’s an overview of what happened. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG March 23, 2022
Life After Session
Out of the 2,216 bills introduced during the 2022 legislative session, only 239 survived. Lots of really bad bills died, along with most of the good ones. Not an uplifting appraisal but... it could have been much worse. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Life After Session
Out of the 2,216 bills introduced during the 2022 legislative session, only 239 survived. Lots of really bad bills died, along with most of the good ones. Not an uplifting appraisal but... it could have been much worse. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG March 10, 2022
Contact Your Delegate(s) About These Bills!
Please contact your Delegates TODAY about these bills. The top three are on Second Reading (amendment stage) today, and will be up for Third Reading and a final vote tomorrow. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families, Workers
Contact Your Delegate(s) About These Bills!
Please contact your Delegates TODAY about these bills. The top three are on Second Reading (amendment stage) today, and will be up for Third Reading and a final vote tomorrow. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families, Workers
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson March 9, 2022
Peace Vigil for Ukraine – March 14th @6PM
The WV Faith Table and Faithful Democracy will be hosting a Peace Vigil for Ukraine on Monday, March 14th at 6PM at the Trinity Lutheran Green Space, 1600 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Peace Vigil for Ukraine – March 14th @6PM
The WV Faith Table and Faithful Democracy will be hosting a Peace Vigil for Ukraine on Monday, March 14th at 6PM at the Trinity Lutheran Green Space, 1600 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article March 7, 2022
Let’s get two good bills over the finish line!
Two good bills are alive and kicking! But the extended supervision bill which passed the House we are still worried might continue to move in the Senate. Consider sending a message about all three bills to Senate judiciary members... More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Let’s get two good bills over the finish line!
Two good bills are alive and kicking! But the extended supervision bill which passed the House we are still worried might continue to move in the Senate. Consider sending a message about all three bills to Senate judiciary members... More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare