Tag: Democracy

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Newsletter article CAG February 22, 2021
Power Grabs and a Gift to Special Interests
In our action alerts for Week 2, we told you about a proposed constitutional amendment put forth by the House of Delegates (HJR 2). Not to be outdone, the Republican leadership in the Senate has reintroduced the proposed “Protecting the Separation of Powers Amendment” (SJR 8) More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy

Newsletter article CAG February 22, 2021
Haste Makes Waste – Week Two @ Legislature
Phil Kabler’s February 13th column outlines several quirks of this bizarre legislative session. One of the more concerning ones is the sheer number of ‘single shot’ bills, assigned to only one committee. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers

Newsletter CAG February 22, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 2: 2021 – Week 3 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 3 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers

Citizen Action Group Blog February 22, 2021
Letter to Speaker Hanshaw: Video stream ALL committees to promote transparency and openness in the legislative process
This letter to WV Speaker Hanshaw from the WV House of Delegates Democratic Caucus asks for all committees to provide video streams, so as to promote transparency and openness in the legislative process. More
Issues: Democracy

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG February 19, 2021
WV Bill Tracker – 2/19
Here are the bills we are tracking at the WV Legislature, and our update as of noon, Friday, 2/19. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Action Alert CAG February 18, 2021
ACTION ALERTS: From Week 2 of the 2021 WV Legislative Session
Contact Your Legislators about These Bills & Resolutions! Since many important bills are moving so fast up at the legislature, we’ve decided to pull together a mid-week action list to help folks keep up with the dizzy pace at the capitol. We’ve never seen so much proposed legislation referenced to only one committee (which is usually a signal that leadership wants it ‘greased’). Take a look below and take action on those issues that call out for it. Please contact your Legislators Right Away. Let your voices be heard. Visit www.wvlegislature.gov to find who represents YOU in the WV House and Senate, and how to contact them. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Healthcare

Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
Protect the Personal Income Tax
GOP lawmakers are considering a proposal that would shift tax responsibility from the wealthiest residents to those who’ve suffered the worst effects of the pandemic: low-income families, Black and brown West Virginians, and women. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare

Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
This Valentine’s Day, Show Democracy Some Love
Although we may end up playing defense at the WV Legislature, we have a real opportunity with the new Congress to transform our democracy with the passage of the For The People Act (HR 1) and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (HR 4). More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare, Workers

Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
Defending and Strengthening Our Democracy and Our Courts: Challenges and Opportunities
We are at a critical juncture that presents both challenges and opportunities in regards to reforms that strengthen our democracy, and protect judicial independence. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation

Newsletter CAG February 12, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 1: 2021 Session Starts During “Best of Times, Worst of Times”
The 2021 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG February 9, 2021
Texting Tuesdays “Text To Defend Democracy” FEB 9, 23 & MAR 9
Join “Text to Defend Democracy” as we text across the state to help West Virginians win the relief they need to survive this pandemic. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 29, 2021
40 WV Groups sign onto letter concerning public access at legislature
When the 2021 Legislative Session begins on February 10, the undersigned organizations encourage legislative leaders to take all necessary steps to assure an open and transparent session that allows for meaningful access to and input from all interested members of the public. Every West Virginian has a vested interest in ensuring that the legislative process is open to the public. Our organizations, representing thousands of West Virginians across this great state, are joining together to ask that you hold an Open Session. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 26, 2021
Text to Defend Democracy – Tues. JAN 26th @ 6PM
Join WV Citizen Action, People's Action, and our people-powered member organizations to send texts to folks in our communities to mobilize them to action. It's an amazing and historic time to be organizing for racial justice, economic justice, and move towards winning our long term agenda! More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert CAG January 26, 2021
“Conversations on Democracy” – Tues. JAN 26th @ 7:30 PM
"Conversations on Democracy" this Tuesday, January 26th at 7:30 PM. Discussion will be on improving our democracy before the next election by ending Citizens United and the electoral college, instituting ranked choice voting, ending corruption, and more. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert CAG January 26, 2021
ACTION ALERTS: We need your voice and WVCCE needs your support
As we begin a new year with a new president, we are at a critical juncture that presents both challenges and opportunities in regards to reforms that strengthen our democracy, and protect judicial independence. WV Citizen Action, in partnership with our WV Citizens for Clean Elections coalition partners, remains committed to the work needed to hold our government accountable, to ensure we create a country where everyone can thrive. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert CAG January 13, 2021
We Demand Democracy Virtual Town Hall – JAN 16th @7PM
A series of WV non-profits invite you to the Declaration for American Democracy, a step in the movement to pass the For The People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation

Action Alert CAG January 13, 2021
Health Care: Citizen Civic Engagement Training (Virtual) – JAN 14, 16 & FEB 4th
We fight for quality, affordable healthcare. If you want to be part of the fight, join our Citizen Civic Engagement Trainings! More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG January 13, 2021
MOVCA Partners with DAFD to Explain & Support H.R. 1 – JAN 13th @7PM
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action is partnering with Declaration for American Democracy Coalition (DAFD) to support H.R. 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives, among other legislation, for extremely important reforms to our democracy and the ability of the American people to VOTE and to engage with their government! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Newsletter CAG December 17, 2020
Capital Eye Vol. 13 No. 11 – Winter 2020
We’ve all been through a lot of challenges this year. However, a lot of critical issues were tackled and some solid progress made, including a newly elected President. And remember, YOU make this and all of our work possible. Keep reading to learn more about all our projects and ways you can keep this important work going and growing. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers