Tag: Justice

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Action Alert   March 6, 2023
WV Poor People’s Campaign Mass Rally: WV Mothers & Families Deserve Answers – 11AM, March 10th
Join the West Virginia mothers and families of those who have died in our regional jails, along with the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign and partners, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, other clergy, and impacted people, to demand justice and a full investigation of our jails from the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice!   More
Issues: IncarcerationJusticeKids and familiesPoverty
Newsletter article   February 28, 2023
WV Poor People’s Campaign Demands Justice for West Virginians Who Died in Custody
The West Virginia Poor People's Campaign is joining Ms. Kim Burks to honor the life of her son, Quantez, and all of the lives taken senselessly at the Southern Regional Jail on Saturday, March 4th at 11am. Together we will pray and then march for his memory and for justice. More
Issues: Criminal JusticeIncarcerationJusticePoverty
Newsletter article   January 31, 2023
Leading for Justice: Updates from the Capitol
With the legislative session in full swing, here is a brief rundown of bills that we and AFSC are watching. More
Issues: Fair CourtsIncarcerationInequalityJusticeVoting Rights
Citizen Action Group Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 22, 2022
Groups Gathered for Jan 6 Justice: Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally
[VIDEO] Rise Up WV, WV Common Defense, WV Citizens Action Group and others gathered Friday Oct. 21st from noon until 1:00 PM in front of the WV State Capitol river side steps for a rally to speak out for Justice, our Freedoms, and Our Vote. More
Issues: FreedomsJusticeVotingVoting Rights
Action Alert   October 20, 2022
Jan 6 Justice: Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally – Oct. 21st at Noon
Join members from Rise Up WV, WV Common Defense, WV Citizens Action Group and others in a Justice, Our Freedoms and Our Vote rally on Friday Oct. 21st from noon until 1:00 PM, in front of the WV State Capitol river side steps, for a rally as part of a national week of action. More
Issues: FreedomsJusticeVotingVoting Rights
Newsletter article   June 24, 2022
Jammin’ for Jobs and Justice in Fairmont
CAG staff celebrated WV Day at Jammin’ for Jobs and Justice in Fairmont, WV, where Carey Jo spoke to the crowd and Gary was interviewed by Sen. Manchin’s hometown newspaper. More
Issues: Care EconomyClimate ChangeEnvironmentJobsJustice
Newsletter article   June 24, 2022
WV New Job’s Coalition Visioning Project: We’re Hiring!
The newest addition to the WV New Jobs Coalition’s work is a series of meetings and one-on-one conversations to listen to regular West Virginians about their community’s needs, and their vision for the future of our state.  More
Issues: Care EconomyClimate ChangeJobsJustice