Tag: Voting Rights
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Newsletter article Julie Archer July 23, 2021
WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting to Host Public Hearings
Starting Tuesday, July 27th, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting will host a series of public hearings around the state to allow West Virginians to weigh in on the process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Redistricting, Voting Rights
WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting to Host Public Hearings
Starting Tuesday, July 27th, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting will host a series of public hearings around the state to allow West Virginians to weigh in on the process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Redistricting, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 23, 2021
Young WV’s For the People Week of Action: Charleston – July 26th
Our democracy is in crisis, but the power is in the next generation. Join Young WV and partners in mobilizing our communities to expand voting rights for all West Virginians! More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Young WV’s For the People Week of Action: Charleston – July 26th
Our democracy is in crisis, but the power is in the next generation. Join Young WV and partners in mobilizing our communities to expand voting rights for all West Virginians! More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 14, 2021
HUNTINGTON – Good Trouble: Candlelight Vigils for Democracy
Join us to uplift and honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis as we continue the fight for passage of the For People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and D.C. Statehood, and demand that lawmakers take action to protect our freedom to vote and rebuild our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
HUNTINGTON – Good Trouble: Candlelight Vigils for Democracy
Join us to uplift and honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis as we continue the fight for passage of the For People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and D.C. Statehood, and demand that lawmakers take action to protect our freedom to vote and rebuild our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 14, 2021
CHARLESTON – Good Trouble: Candlelight Vigils for Democracy
Join us to uplift and honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis as we continue the fight for passage of the For People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and D.C. Statehood, and demand that lawmakers take action to protect our freedom to vote and rebuild our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
CHARLESTON – Good Trouble: Candlelight Vigils for Democracy
Join us to uplift and honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis as we continue the fight for passage of the For People Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and D.C. Statehood, and demand that lawmakers take action to protect our freedom to vote and rebuild our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Action Alert, Newsletter article June 29, 2021
D.C. Statehood Teach-In
There are more than 700,000 Americans who call Washington, DC home but have no elected representation in Congress. Residents of DC pay taxes, in fact more in federal taxes than 22 states, yet remain voiceless in the issues facing our country. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
D.C. Statehood Teach-In
There are more than 700,000 Americans who call Washington, DC home but have no elected representation in Congress. Residents of DC pay taxes, in fact more in federal taxes than 22 states, yet remain voiceless in the issues facing our country. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 28, 2021
June 28th – July 10th: Deadline For Democracy
Together, we can ensure Americans can safely and freely cast our ballots so that every voice is heard and our elections reflect the will of the people. But every day, we get closer to a very real deadline to take action to pass the For the People Act. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
June 28th – July 10th: Deadline For Democracy
Together, we can ensure Americans can safely and freely cast our ballots so that every voice is heard and our elections reflect the will of the people. But every day, we get closer to a very real deadline to take action to pass the For the People Act. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 21, 2021
Charleston, WV | Freedom Ride for Voting Rights 2021
Joining us on the Freedom Ride? We'll be in West Virginia for a Rally at the state capitol! Join us for a day of voter education, FREE food and merchandise, LIVE music, and more! #FreedomRide2021 More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Charleston, WV | Freedom Ride for Voting Rights 2021
Joining us on the Freedom Ride? We'll be in West Virginia for a Rally at the state capitol! Join us for a day of voter education, FREE food and merchandise, LIVE music, and more! #FreedomRide2021 More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson May 12, 2021
Calling All Wednesdays! Today’s Calls: Tell Our Senators to Support the For The People Act!
HR-1 and S-1 are the first bills the new Congress introduced because they are critically important to pass in order to preserve our democracy! Our Senators need to hear from YOU to make sure they know how important this is. More
Issues: Inequality, Voting Rights
Calling All Wednesdays! Today’s Calls: Tell Our Senators to Support the For The People Act!
HR-1 and S-1 are the first bills the new Congress introduced because they are critically important to pass in order to preserve our democracy! Our Senators need to hear from YOU to make sure they know how important this is. More
Issues: Inequality, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson May 4, 2021
John Lewis Action Day Events in Charleston, WV – May 8th, 1PM-4PM
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 3:00 PM, Charleston voting rights advocates and community organizations will join activists across West Virginia and nationwide to host a John Lewis Voting Rights Act “Votercade,” departing from Municipal Auditorium. More
Issues: Inequality, Voting Rights
John Lewis Action Day Events in Charleston, WV – May 8th, 1PM-4PM
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 3:00 PM, Charleston voting rights advocates and community organizations will join activists across West Virginia and nationwide to host a John Lewis Voting Rights Act “Votercade,” departing from Municipal Auditorium. More
Issues: Inequality, Voting Rights
Action Alert Julie Archer May 4, 2021
The National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day Of Action – May 8th
The basic right to vote is under attack across the country. For our democracy to survive, we need bold, transformative democracy reforms. More
Issues: Inequality, Voting Rights
The National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day Of Action – May 8th
The basic right to vote is under attack across the country. For our democracy to survive, we need bold, transformative democracy reforms. More
Issues: Inequality, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson May 1, 2021
West Virginians for Democracy Activist Launch! – May 4th, 8PM
Join West Virginians for Democracy, WV Citizen Action Group, Rise Up WV, WV Citizens for Clean Elections, OHVEC, and the Declaration for American Democracy coalition for an activist call on the For the People Act, the most transformative democracy legislation in a generation. More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Voting Rights
West Virginians for Democracy Activist Launch! – May 4th, 8PM
Join West Virginians for Democracy, WV Citizen Action Group, Rise Up WV, WV Citizens for Clean Elections, OHVEC, and the Declaration for American Democracy coalition for an activist call on the For the People Act, the most transformative democracy legislation in a generation. More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer April 20, 2021
With Voting Restrictions Defeated at the Legislature, Focus Shifts to Federal Democracy Initiatives
Here’s a bit of good news from the legislative session: Someone was listening. After the public hearing on SB 565 drew mostly opposition, House Judiciary Chair Moore Capito (R-Kanawha) said... More
Issues: Elections, Voting, Voting Rights
With Voting Restrictions Defeated at the Legislature, Focus Shifts to Federal Democracy Initiatives
Here’s a bit of good news from the legislative session: Someone was listening. After the public hearing on SB 565 drew mostly opposition, House Judiciary Chair Moore Capito (R-Kanawha) said... More
Issues: Elections, Voting, Voting Rights
Action Alert Julie Archer March 23, 2021
ACTION ALERT: Voting Right Are Under Attack, But We Can Fight Back
Contact Senator Manchin and Capito by email or phone and let them know you support the For the People Act to guarantee every American's freedom to vote, and make democracy work for everyone. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
ACTION ALERT: Voting Right Are Under Attack, But We Can Fight Back
Contact Senator Manchin and Capito by email or phone and let them know you support the For the People Act to guarantee every American's freedom to vote, and make democracy work for everyone. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer March 22, 2021
Voting Rights Are Under Attack, But We Can Fight Back
Call Senators Manchin and Capito today. Tell them to do their job, defend our democracy, and protect and strengthen the sacred right to vote by supporting the For the People Act. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting, Voting Rights
Voting Rights Are Under Attack, But We Can Fight Back
Call Senators Manchin and Capito today. Tell them to do their job, defend our democracy, and protect and strengthen the sacred right to vote by supporting the For the People Act. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting, Voting Rights
Newsletter article February 22, 2021
How Representative Is Our Democracy? – 2/25 & 3/10 @7PM
Join the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education for two conversations on electoral systems and reform movements to make them more representative of our nation's electorate More
Issues: Fair Representation, Voting, Voting Rights
How Representative Is Our Democracy? – 2/25 & 3/10 @7PM
Join the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education for two conversations on electoral systems and reform movements to make them more representative of our nation's electorate More
Issues: Fair Representation, Voting, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer 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, Sustainability, Voting Rights, Workers
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, Sustainability, Voting Rights, Workers
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: Voting, Voting Rights
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: Voting, Voting Rights
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 21, 2020
WV Early Voting Locations – 2020 General Election
WV Early Voting Locations - 2020 General Election More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
WV Early Voting Locations – 2020 General Election
WV Early Voting Locations - 2020 General Election More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Action Alert CAG October 21, 2020
Deep Canvass To Defeat Trump Town Hall – Oct. 27th, 8PM EDT
Join @PeoplesAction on for our FINAL town hall before the biggest election of our lifetime. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Senator Bernie Sanders , Illinois State Senator Robert Peters and rapper/activist VIC MENSA are joining us on October 27th - one week from Election Day - at 8PM EST. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Deep Canvass To Defeat Trump Town Hall – Oct. 27th, 8PM EDT
Join @PeoplesAction on for our FINAL town hall before the biggest election of our lifetime. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Senator Bernie Sanders , Illinois State Senator Robert Peters and rapper/activist VIC MENSA are joining us on October 27th - one week from Election Day - at 8PM EST. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
Action Alert CAG October 21, 2020
GOTV Volunteer Opportunity: Deep Canvass Phonebank with People’s Action – Oct. 27th 5-8 PM
GOTV - Volunteer Opportunity! Join WV Citizen Action & People's Action’s for our Tuesday "Deep Canvass Phonebank," speaking directly with voters in North Carolina. #RiseUp2020 More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights
GOTV Volunteer Opportunity: Deep Canvass Phonebank with People’s Action – Oct. 27th 5-8 PM
GOTV - Volunteer Opportunity! Join WV Citizen Action & People's Action’s for our Tuesday "Deep Canvass Phonebank," speaking directly with voters in North Carolina. #RiseUp2020 More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights