Tag: Democracy
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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 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
Press Release CAG May 11, 2016
Special Interests Win in Supreme Court Takeover
Wealthy special interests groups pulled off another victory in a West Virginia Supreme Court race. After spending more than $2 million in support of Beth Walker’s candidacy, these anonymous groups have duplicated the feat Don Blankenship pulled off 12 years ago. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Special Interests Win in Supreme Court Takeover
Wealthy special interests groups pulled off another victory in a West Virginia Supreme Court race. After spending more than $2 million in support of Beth Walker’s candidacy, these anonymous groups have duplicated the feat Don Blankenship pulled off 12 years ago. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG May 9, 2016
Don’t forget to vote…twice!
Don't forget we want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot; the deadline is tomorrow! After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials tomorrow, May 10th in West Virginia's primary election! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Don’t forget to vote…twice!
Don't forget we want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot; the deadline is tomorrow! After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials tomorrow, May 10th in West Virginia's primary election! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG April 28, 2016
It’s time to vote…twice!
We want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot. After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
It’s time to vote…twice!
We want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot. After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 22, 2016
Judicial Public Financing: Moving Away from Corruption in the Courtroom
Our state’s judicial public financing system has given voters the ability to choose a judiciary that is truly independent because publicly financed candidates don’t have to rely on support from lawyers and special interest contributors who frequently have cases before the court. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Judicial Public Financing: Moving Away from Corruption in the Courtroom
Our state’s judicial public financing system has given voters the ability to choose a judiciary that is truly independent because publicly financed candidates don’t have to rely on support from lawyers and special interest contributors who frequently have cases before the court. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG April 7, 2016
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Read our April 2016 newsletter with a wrap-up of session and a look ahead at the election! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Families
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Read our April 2016 newsletter with a wrap-up of session and a look ahead at the election! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Families
Action Alert CAG April 7, 2016
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Saturday, March 12th was the last day of the 2016 regular legislative session. The governor is still working his way through bills passed the last week, deciding what he will sign into law or veto. Catch up on what happened the last week of session and since and see where you can still take action! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Saturday, March 12th was the last day of the 2016 regular legislative session. The governor is still working his way through bills passed the last week, deciding what he will sign into law or veto. Catch up on what happened the last week of session and since and see where you can still take action! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Action Alert CAG April 5, 2016
Join us in DC for Democracy Awakening!
We want to offer you a chance to join us in DC April 16-18 for Democracy Awakening! WV CAG is arranging a 15 passenger van to and from DC for the event, and we'd like to offer you a chance to join us. If interested, click for details and how to sign-up. Seats are limited, so hurry! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Join us in DC for Democracy Awakening!
We want to offer you a chance to join us in DC April 16-18 for Democracy Awakening! WV CAG is arranging a 15 passenger van to and from DC for the event, and we'd like to offer you a chance to join us. If interested, click for details and how to sign-up. Seats are limited, so hurry! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG February 26, 2016
Oh, SNAP!
At the beginning of the year, Governor Tomblin imposed a pilot in nine counties across the state that would require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - also known as Food Stamps - recipients to work 20 hours a week if they are able-bodied adults between the ages of 18 and 50; this pilot does include exemptions for individuals with dependents or who have mental or physical disabilities. During session, our legislature has been continuously proposing bills that would create stricter requirements and reduce SNAP benefits even further. While these work requirements may sound good, there are major issues we should consider before implementing such requirements. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Oh, SNAP!
At the beginning of the year, Governor Tomblin imposed a pilot in nine counties across the state that would require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - also known as Food Stamps - recipients to work 20 hours a week if they are able-bodied adults between the ages of 18 and 50; this pilot does include exemptions for individuals with dependents or who have mental or physical disabilities. During session, our legislature has been continuously proposing bills that would create stricter requirements and reduce SNAP benefits even further. While these work requirements may sound good, there are major issues we should consider before implementing such requirements. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Newsletter CAG February 15, 2016
Capital Eye: Midway to…?
We hope your Valentine's Day weekend was full of lots of flowers and chocolate! Today, whether you're stuck inside with the kids on a snow day or hard at work, we hope you'll fill some time with reading this update and taking action. We've reached the midway point of the 2016 legislative session; now is the time it's imperative you take action and let your voice be heard! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation
Capital Eye: Midway to…?
We hope your Valentine's Day weekend was full of lots of flowers and chocolate! Today, whether you're stuck inside with the kids on a snow day or hard at work, we hope you'll fill some time with reading this update and taking action. We've reached the midway point of the 2016 legislative session; now is the time it's imperative you take action and let your voice be heard! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG February 14, 2016
Senate GOP Stalls Campaign Finance Bill
SB 408, a campaign finance bill that would increase contribution limits, stalled in committee after Senators amended the bill to increase disclosure of third-party political spending. It remains to be seen if the bill will reconsidered. In the meantime, six Democrats in the House introduced HB 4527, which would require any group that spends more than $1,000 to influence our elections to say where the money came from. The bill would also close the “covered transfers” loophole that allows so-called “social welfare” groups to serve as money conduits to Super PACs. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Senate GOP Stalls Campaign Finance Bill
SB 408, a campaign finance bill that would increase contribution limits, stalled in committee after Senators amended the bill to increase disclosure of third-party political spending. It remains to be seen if the bill will reconsidered. In the meantime, six Democrats in the House introduced HB 4527, which would require any group that spends more than $1,000 to influence our elections to say where the money came from. The bill would also close the “covered transfers” loophole that allows so-called “social welfare” groups to serve as money conduits to Super PACs. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG February 14, 2016
House of Delegates Likely to Vote on Voter ID Requirement This Week
Statistically, an individual is more likely to be killed by lightning than to commit in-person voter fraud. HB 4013 is a “solution looking for a problem.” Please contact your delegates and ask them to vote “No” on this unnecessary and restrictive voter ID law. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
House of Delegates Likely to Vote on Voter ID Requirement This Week
Statistically, an individual is more likely to be killed by lightning than to commit in-person voter fraud. HB 4013 is a “solution looking for a problem.” Please contact your delegates and ask them to vote “No” on this unnecessary and restrictive voter ID law. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG February 8, 2016
Capital Eye: Groundhog Week
We hope you had a great weekend! Our weekend was packed full with committee meetings and lobbying visits, as the Senate decided to convene. This is why our "weekend" update is coming to you at the beginning of the week; we didn't forget about you! Read on for a full update on last week's happenings and a look ahead at this week's. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers
Capital Eye: Groundhog Week
We hope you had a great weekend! Our weekend was packed full with committee meetings and lobbying visits, as the Senate decided to convene. This is why our "weekend" update is coming to you at the beginning of the week; we didn't forget about you! Read on for a full update on last week's happenings and a look ahead at this week's. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG February 7, 2016
WV Senate to Consider Raising Campaign Contribution Limits
Please contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and your legislators and tell them to vote "No" on SB 408. Allowing more money into our elections without increasing disclosure is self-serving and keeps West Virginians in the dark about who is trying to influence their votes. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
WV Senate to Consider Raising Campaign Contribution Limits
Please contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and your legislators and tell them to vote "No" on SB 408. Allowing more money into our elections without increasing disclosure is self-serving and keeps West Virginians in the dark about who is trying to influence their votes. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG January 23, 2016
Capital Eye Update: 1/23/16
We're here to help you pass the time as the snow continues to accumulate and keep you inside (if you're lucky)! Click for your first "Capital Eye" weekend update of the 2016 West Virginia Legislative Session. Curl up, stay warm, and catch-up on what's been happening in Charleston the last 10 days! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Workers
Capital Eye Update: 1/23/16
We're here to help you pass the time as the snow continues to accumulate and keep you inside (if you're lucky)! Click for your first "Capital Eye" weekend update of the 2016 West Virginia Legislative Session. Curl up, stay warm, and catch-up on what's been happening in Charleston the last 10 days! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Workers