Category: Blog
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Blog Julie Archer December 6, 2021
Redistricting: New Maps Reinforce Need for Reform
In October, the Legislature convened in special session to draw new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts. The outcome has only reinforced calls for establishing an independent redistricting commission rather than letting legislators draw the maps that govern their own elections. Additionally, with hyper-partisan legislative and congressional maps being adopted around the country it’s critical that we pass the Freedom to Vote Act to end partisan gerrymandering once and for all. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Voting Rights
Redistricting: New Maps Reinforce Need for Reform
In October, the Legislature convened in special session to draw new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts. The outcome has only reinforced calls for establishing an independent redistricting commission rather than letting legislators draw the maps that govern their own elections. Additionally, with hyper-partisan legislative and congressional maps being adopted around the country it’s critical that we pass the Freedom to Vote Act to end partisan gerrymandering once and for all. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Voting Rights
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 2, 2021
We Need Your WV Health Care Stories!
Please, consider sharing your WV Health Care Story. Decisionmakers won't know our struggles unless we tell them. More
Issues: Healthcare
We Need Your WV Health Care Stories!
Please, consider sharing your WV Health Care Story. Decisionmakers won't know our struggles unless we tell them. More
Issues: Healthcare
Blog Julie Archer November 12, 2021
WV Advocates Host Vigil to Demand Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act
community members and organizations hosted a “Freedom to Vote: Time to Act!” vigil at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to demand that the Senate pass the Freedom to Vote Act. This event in Charleston was held in partnership with the Declaration for American Democracy as part of a nationwide week of action calling on Congress to set national standards to ensure that all Americans have equal access to the ballot ahead of the 2022 elections. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Money In Politics, Voting Rights
WV Advocates Host Vigil to Demand Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act
community members and organizations hosted a “Freedom to Vote: Time to Act!” vigil at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to demand that the Senate pass the Freedom to Vote Act. This event in Charleston was held in partnership with the Declaration for American Democracy as part of a nationwide week of action calling on Congress to set national standards to ensure that all Americans have equal access to the ballot ahead of the 2022 elections. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Money In Politics, Voting Rights
Blog WVCAEF November 9, 2021
Time to Act to Protect Our Freedom to Vote
The House of Representatives already passed sweeping legislation to protect our freedom to vote and realize the promise of democracy for all. It’s urgent that the Senate acts now to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and delivers for the American people so all our voices are heard. Together we can and will win this fight! Let’s show our senators that we demand concrete progress in protecting our voting rights. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Time to Act to Protect Our Freedom to Vote
The House of Representatives already passed sweeping legislation to protect our freedom to vote and realize the promise of democracy for all. It’s urgent that the Senate acts now to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and delivers for the American people so all our voices are heard. Together we can and will win this fight! Let’s show our senators that we demand concrete progress in protecting our voting rights. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights
Blog WVCAEF November 5, 2021
West Virginians Who Care About the Climate: Take Action!
Are you a West Virginian who cares about climate action? Use this simple form to let Senator Joe Manchin know. More
Issues: Climate Justice, Environment
West Virginians Who Care About the Climate: Take Action!
Are you a West Virginian who cares about climate action? Use this simple form to let Senator Joe Manchin know. More
Issues: Climate Justice, Environment
Blog WVCAEF November 2, 2021
VIDEO: Halloween Rally for Climate Action in Charleston WV
Experience the Halloween Rally for Climate Action, sponsored by the WV Climate Alliance, which took place Oct. 30, 2021, on the plaza of the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse Building in downtown Charleston. WV. More
Issues: Climate Justice, Environment, Jobs
VIDEO: Halloween Rally for Climate Action in Charleston WV
Experience the Halloween Rally for Climate Action, sponsored by the WV Climate Alliance, which took place Oct. 30, 2021, on the plaza of the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse Building in downtown Charleston. WV. More
Issues: Climate Justice, Environment, Jobs
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 25, 2021
Expand Medicare Call-in Days: OCT 26-27th
We’re so close to a major expansion of Medicare that will benefit millions of people. More
Issues: Build Back Better, Medicare
Expand Medicare Call-in Days: OCT 26-27th
We’re so close to a major expansion of Medicare that will benefit millions of people. More
Issues: Build Back Better, Medicare
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 22, 2021
Virtual Health Care for All Summit, 10/26 and 10/27
On Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27 2021, The West Virginia Health Care for All Campaign will host a Virtual Health Care Summit. They will go over the policy agenda in detail. They will also have a panel of experts discussing critical health care issues for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare
Virtual Health Care for All Summit, 10/26 and 10/27
On Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27 2021, The West Virginia Health Care for All Campaign will host a Virtual Health Care Summit. They will go over the policy agenda in detail. They will also have a panel of experts discussing critical health care issues for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare
Blog Julie Archer October 18, 2021
Join Us for the Freedom to Vote Relay
Join us on the caravan/relay from West Virginia to D.C., the Rally at the Finish Line on October 23rd, or stops along the way. With a major vote expected later this week, we need to push harder than ever to make sure the Senate does what it takes get the #FreedomToVoteAct across the finish line. More
Issues: Clean elections, Democracy, Fair Representation, Money In Politics, Voting Rights
Join Us for the Freedom to Vote Relay
Join us on the caravan/relay from West Virginia to D.C., the Rally at the Finish Line on October 23rd, or stops along the way. With a major vote expected later this week, we need to push harder than ever to make sure the Senate does what it takes get the #FreedomToVoteAct across the finish line. More
Issues: Clean elections, Democracy, Fair Representation, Money In Politics, Voting Rights
Blog Julie Archer October 12, 2021
Speak Out for Fair Districting: Public Hearing 10/13 @8AM
The Legislature has convened in special session to approve new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts. These maps will shape our lives and communities for the next decade and beyond. That’s why it’s important to come together to speak out on fair districting so that our communities are whole and have equal resources to meet our needs. There’s still time to provide input on the proposed maps and nobody knows our communities better than the people who live in them. More
Issues: Clean elections, Democracy, Fair Representation
Speak Out for Fair Districting: Public Hearing 10/13 @8AM
The Legislature has convened in special session to approve new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts. These maps will shape our lives and communities for the next decade and beyond. That’s why it’s important to come together to speak out on fair districting so that our communities are whole and have equal resources to meet our needs. There’s still time to provide input on the proposed maps and nobody knows our communities better than the people who live in them. More
Issues: Clean elections, Democracy, Fair Representation
Blog Julie Archer October 7, 2021
Fair Districting is About Accurate Representation and Keeping Our Communities Whole
With the Legislature expected to convene for a special session next week to approve new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts, the House and Senate Redistricting Committees have started considering proposed maps that will shape our lives and communities for the next decade and beyond. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Voting
Fair Districting is About Accurate Representation and Keeping Our Communities Whole
With the Legislature expected to convene for a special session next week to approve new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts, the House and Senate Redistricting Committees have started considering proposed maps that will shape our lives and communities for the next decade and beyond. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Voting
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 6, 2021
Vot-ER: Integrating Voter Registration into the Health Care Delivery System
Vot-ER is bringing providers and patients together to promote civic engagement and create healthier communities across the United States. More
Issues: Voting
Vot-ER: Integrating Voter Registration into the Health Care Delivery System
Vot-ER is bringing providers and patients together to promote civic engagement and create healthier communities across the United States. More
Issues: Voting
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 22, 2021
Webinar – Building an infrastructure of care for West Virginia families: What Congress can do to help now!
Join us and a panel of West Virginia experts for a free webinar telling you what you need to know about these once-in-a-generation proposals in Congress, how they will help West Virginia families specifically, and what you can do to help. More
Webinar – Building an infrastructure of care for West Virginia families: What Congress can do to help now!
Join us and a panel of West Virginia experts for a free webinar telling you what you need to know about these once-in-a-generation proposals in Congress, how they will help West Virginia families specifically, and what you can do to help. More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 15, 2021
VOTERS IN WV SUPPORT THE #BuildBackBetter AGENDA
You can read the WV specific information HERE. More
VOTERS IN WV SUPPORT THE #BuildBackBetter AGENDA
You can read the WV specific information HERE. More
Blog Julie Archer September 13, 2021
Speak Out for Fair Districting in WV! – Sign-up on 9/17
There’s still time to let legislators know that when it comes to our districts, we want a transparent process we can trust, where communities remain whole and where voters have an equal voice. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Voting Rights
Speak Out for Fair Districting in WV! – Sign-up on 9/17
There’s still time to let legislators know that when it comes to our districts, we want a transparent process we can trust, where communities remain whole and where voters have an equal voice. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Voting Rights
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 13, 2021
Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Covid Pandemic – Call for Action to Turn the Tide
Join us for a memorial to those who have passed from the Pandemic at the WV Capitol Riverside. We lost nearly 3,000 on 9/11 and now have surpassed that loss just in WV from COVID. More
Issues: COVID-19
Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Covid Pandemic – Call for Action to Turn the Tide
Join us for a memorial to those who have passed from the Pandemic at the WV Capitol Riverside. We lost nearly 3,000 on 9/11 and now have surpassed that loss just in WV from COVID. More
Issues: COVID-19
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 13, 2021
WV Climate Alliance: National Call-In Day
The Clean Electricity Payment Program proposed in the current budget reconciliation bill will get us to 80% clean electricity by 2030 and on the path to 100% by 2035. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice
WV Climate Alliance: National Call-In Day
The Clean Electricity Payment Program proposed in the current budget reconciliation bill will get us to 80% clean electricity by 2030 and on the path to 100% by 2035. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 12, 2021
ReImagine Appalachia Campaign Meeting – SEPT 28th
Bringing together organizational partners and supporters to share the latest on the federal infrastructure packages, and to find out how we can do our part to ensure Appalachia gets its due share. #ReImagineAppalachia More
ReImagine Appalachia Campaign Meeting – SEPT 28th
Bringing together organizational partners and supporters to share the latest on the federal infrastructure packages, and to find out how we can do our part to ensure Appalachia gets its due share. #ReImagineAppalachia More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 27, 2021
Call for Care Wednesdays! – Sept 8, 2021 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each Wednesday in August and September, join us to call on Senators Manchin and Capito to support care policies for West Virginia workers and families by supporting the Build Back Better package! More
Call for Care Wednesdays! – Sept 8, 2021 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each Wednesday in August and September, join us to call on Senators Manchin and Capito to support care policies for West Virginia workers and families by supporting the Build Back Better package! More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 27, 2021
Call for Care Wednesdays! – Sept 1, 2021 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each Wednesday in August and September, join us to call on Senators Manchin and Capito to support care policies for West Virginia workers and families by supporting the Build Back Better package! More
Call for Care Wednesdays! – Sept 1, 2021 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each Wednesday in August and September, join us to call on Senators Manchin and Capito to support care policies for West Virginia workers and families by supporting the Build Back Better package! More
