Action Alerts and Updates

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Alerts and Updates Julie Archer June 30, 2021
DC Statehood Teach In TONIGHT; WV Summer Jam for the People
Join us tonight online for an all-star night to learn about DC Statehood, why Statehood is a needed part of the movement to preserve democracy. Then join a Summer Jam for the People event near year to enjoy live music, celebrate with your community and take action together for Democracy, Jobs and Care!  More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates Julie Archer June 24, 2021
TODAY in Charleston: Black Voters Matter #FreedomRide2021
Voting rights are under attack nationwide! If you are in or near Charleston, WV this evening come on out to get informed, inspired, and energized to protect this most basic right of democracy. #FreedomRide2021 More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Judicial Independence, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates Julie Archer June 18, 2021
You’re Invited to a Democracy and State Courts Town Hall
Join us for a conversation about fair courts and the For the People Act featuring state and national experts. This virtual town hall will highlight how state-level attacks on judicial independence are interconnected with the fight to protect the freedom to vote. We’ll also discuss how these attacks impact the rights of West Virginia workers and families.  More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Judicial Independence, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates Julie Archer June 16, 2021
Join Us for WV for the People Days of Action!
It's important for everyday West Virginians to be engaged in the fight to strengthen our democracy and pass the For The People Act. This week is West Virginians for Democracy's For the People Days of Action! We aim to show the widespread,  bipartisan support across the state for the For the People Act through a series of online and in person events. Please join us!  More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Judicial Independence, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates WVCCE June 13, 2021
We Demand Democracy: A For the People Week of Action
This week WV Citizens for Clean Elections, our partners and allies are hosting virtual and in-person events in support of the For the People Act. We hope you can join us. More
Issues: Clean Elections, Democracy, Redistricting, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates WVCCE May 3, 2021
West Virginians are Fighting for Democracy in May!
This month, West Virginians are fighting for Democracy and you can take action with us by joining in either or both of these two events. We hope you can join to become part of history and continue to fight to protect democracy, civil rights, and voter protections for all. More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates WVCCE April 19, 2021
Moving Forward
West Virginians banded together during the legislative session to help defeat a few bad bills, including threats to voting rights. However, two measures we opposed related to West Virginia courts were passed by the WV Legislature. We need your help. Donate now to help us build a campaign to stop the impeachment amendment at the ballot and monitor the creation of the intermediate court. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Judicial Independence, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates Julie Archer April 2, 2021
URGENT: Monday Public Hearing on Bill to Limit Voting Access
A bill (SB 565) that would limit access to early voting, gut automatic voter registration, and make it easier to remove voters from the registration rolls is picking up steam in the WV Legislature. The House Judiciary Committee will hold a virtual public hearing on the bill Monday, April 5 at 8 AM. Please call (304) 340-3252 between 1 and 2 PM TODAY to sign up. If you can't make the hearing, contact members of House Judiciary and your delegate(s). Tell them West Virginians need better access to voting, not more hurdles!  More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates Julie Archer March 29, 2021
Take Action to Stop Power Grabs, Protect Voting Rights
Click here for an update and actions you can take to stop legislative power grabs and attempts to politicize the judiciary. With 43 states, including West Virginia, trying to make it harder to vote, we must take action to fight suppression efforts. At the WV Legislature that means opposing SB 565, which would limit access to early voting, gut automatic voter registration, and make it easier to remove voters from the registration rolls. Please take action today. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Judicial Independence, Voting Rights

Alerts and Updates Julie Archer March 23, 2021
Voting Rights Are Under Attack, But We Can Fight Back
With 43 states trying to enact legislation that could make it harder to vote, it’s more important than ever that the Senate pass the For the People Act to thwart these attacks.  More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights