Tag: Social justice
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Action Alert OVEC Jan 17, 2020
Session’s On; Learn About ASH Live @ 5; Rally and Plastics Story Tomorrow
Stay tuned during the WV Legislative Session for measures that would enable a petrochemical/plastics buildout along the Ohio River! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Social justice
Session’s On; Learn About ASH Live @ 5; Rally and Plastics Story Tomorrow
Stay tuned during the WV Legislative Session for measures that would enable a petrochemical/plastics buildout along the Ohio River! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Dec 30, 2019
Last Call for Your End-of-Year Donations
Here's a chance to double the power of your donation. I enthusiastically offer both my time and financial support because I feel so strongly about OVEC’s mission and the work they—we!—do. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Social justice
Last Call for Your End-of-Year Donations
Here's a chance to double the power of your donation. I enthusiastically offer both my time and financial support because I feel so strongly about OVEC’s mission and the work they—we!—do. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Social justice
Action Alert OVEC Oct 30, 2019
Tired of Being Ghosted by Politics as Usual? Support the #WVProDemocracy Campaign
It’s spooky when politicians rely on campaign contributions from big money ghouls, so let's exorcise big money from our elections! More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Tired of Being Ghosted by Politics as Usual? Support the #WVProDemocracy Campaign
It’s spooky when politicians rely on campaign contributions from big money ghouls, so let's exorcise big money from our elections! More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Sep 3, 2019
Review of The Death Of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump by Peter Wehner
This book represents the hope and promise that we are equipped, through our democratic process, to do something about. This should be a must-read for every politician in America. More
Issues: Clean elections, Social justice
Review of The Death Of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump by Peter Wehner
This book represents the hope and promise that we are equipped, through our democratic process, to do something about. This should be a must-read for every politician in America. More
Issues: Clean elections, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Aug 5, 2019
Hater-in-Chief Helps Fuel American Carnage
He certainly didn't start it, but he certainly is stoking it. More
Issues: Clean elections, Racial inequality, Social justice
Hater-in-Chief Helps Fuel American Carnage
He certainly didn't start it, but he certainly is stoking it. More
Issues: Clean elections, Racial inequality, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Aug 3, 2019
Review of Local is Our Future: Steps to an Economics of Happiness by Helena Norberg-Hodge
Get local with it! The human toll of economic globalization includes an increase in fear and fundamentalism. The movement to localize our economies can bring about a "solution multiplier." More
Issues: Social justice, Transition economy
Review of Local is Our Future: Steps to an Economics of Happiness by Helena Norberg-Hodge
Get local with it! The human toll of economic globalization includes an increase in fear and fundamentalism. The movement to localize our economies can bring about a "solution multiplier." More
Issues: Social justice, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 2, 2019
Something in the Water: West Virginians New Fight for Clean Water
"Flint is just the tip of the iceberg. ...this is part of the dark underbelly of American society... It’s bigger than Flint. It’s all over this country. It’s particularly people of color." More
Issues: Pollution, Social justice, Water
Something in the Water: West Virginians New Fight for Clean Water
"Flint is just the tip of the iceberg. ...this is part of the dark underbelly of American society... It’s bigger than Flint. It’s all over this country. It’s particularly people of color." More
Issues: Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 31, 2019
Come Stand Up for Voting Rights For All
On the Voting Rights Act's anniversary, come stand up for voting rights! We need a government that is representative of all its people in order to address pressing challenges and improve conditions for all. #WVProDemocracy More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Come Stand Up for Voting Rights For All
On the Voting Rights Act's anniversary, come stand up for voting rights! We need a government that is representative of all its people in order to address pressing challenges and improve conditions for all. #WVProDemocracy More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Jul 5, 2019
How the Media Controls the Narrative and Us
Six corporations control much of our media. They pursue ratings and revenue, not the common good. As a result, we receive little coverage of the climate crisis and other existential issues. Fight back! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
How the Media Controls the Narrative and Us
Six corporations control much of our media. They pursue ratings and revenue, not the common good. As a result, we receive little coverage of the climate crisis and other existential issues. Fight back! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 25, 2019
Your Support Needed for Our Summer Fundraising Goal of $30,000
With the help of folks like you, for more than three decades to make our region a better place. We are asking you to support our summer fundraiser by donating now. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Renewable energy, Social justice
Your Support Needed for Our Summer Fundraising Goal of $30,000
With the help of folks like you, for more than three decades to make our region a better place. We are asking you to support our summer fundraiser by donating now. More
Issues: Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Renewable energy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Jun 7, 2019
The Green New Deal: We Can’t Afford to Ignore It!
Read the Green New Deal--it is only 14 pages. Anyway you add it, the Green New Deal is something we cannot afford to ignore. America can do it! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
The Green New Deal: We Can’t Afford to Ignore It!
Read the Green New Deal--it is only 14 pages. Anyway you add it, the Green New Deal is something we cannot afford to ignore. America can do it! More
Issues: Climate change, Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 20, 2019
Knock Down Barriers with Knock Down the House
If you missed out screening of Knock Down the House, host one of your own, and open conversations across the political divide! More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down Barriers with Knock Down the House
If you missed out screening of Knock Down the House, host one of your own, and open conversations across the political divide! More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Press Release OVEC May 16, 2019
Knock Down the House Comes to WV – Local Woman in Film and Director to Be Present
This film proves that people-powered campaigns have a positive impact, whether an election is won or lost. No matter the issue we work on, we need fair courts and legislators accountable to we, the people. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down the House Comes to WV – Local Woman in Film and Director to Be Present
This film proves that people-powered campaigns have a positive impact, whether an election is won or lost. No matter the issue we work on, we need fair courts and legislators accountable to we, the people. More
Issues: Clean elections, Climate change, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Action Alert Vivian May 6, 2019
May You Join in Building People Power!
Please come out, join in. May = building people power! More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
May You Join in Building People Power!
Please come out, join in. May = building people power! More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Renewable energy, Social justice, Sustainability, Transition economy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 4, 2019
Knock Down the House Comes to West Virginia
Rotten Tomatoes: "A galvanizing glimpse behind the scenes of a pivotal election, Knock Down the House should prove engrossing for viewers of all political persuasions." More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down the House Comes to West Virginia
Rotten Tomatoes: "A galvanizing glimpse behind the scenes of a pivotal election, Knock Down the House should prove engrossing for viewers of all political persuasions." More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 23, 2019
Knock Down The House Comes to Netflix May 1
Hmmm. Maybe you will be inspired to run for office without relying on corporate campaign contributions! Watch the doc on Netflix or at community screenings. More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Knock Down The House Comes to Netflix May 1
Hmmm. Maybe you will be inspired to run for office without relying on corporate campaign contributions! Watch the doc on Netflix or at community screenings. More
Issues: Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 8, 2019
Fire at Highlander Center Cannot Destroy the Fire for Justice in Our Hearts
While many irreplaceable documents have been lost, the heart and soul of Highlander Center beats strongly, building that movement that demands transformative justice. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Fire at Highlander Center Cannot Destroy the Fire for Justice in Our Hearts
While many irreplaceable documents have been lost, the heart and soul of Highlander Center beats strongly, building that movement that demands transformative justice. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Action Alert OVEC Jan 15, 2019
Calling All Water Drinkers and Pro-Democracy Thinkers
Show up for the water, for democracy, for we, the people! More
Issues: Clean elections, Social justice, Water
Calling All Water Drinkers and Pro-Democracy Thinkers
Show up for the water, for democracy, for we, the people! More
Issues: Clean elections, Social justice, Water
Action Alert Vivian Dec 31, 2018
Wring Out the Old Year, Ring in the New! Final Actions of 2018 and First of 2019
Deadline today to contact Congress re black lung benefits for coal miners and save the date for the first action of 2018: #waterislife More
Issues: Coal, Social justice, Water
Wring Out the Old Year, Ring in the New! Final Actions of 2018 and First of 2019
Deadline today to contact Congress re black lung benefits for coal miners and save the date for the first action of 2018: #waterislife More
Issues: Coal, Social justice, Water
Action Alert OVEC Nov 5, 2018
The Climate is Ripe for Change: Vote Tomorrow. Come Out Tonight. Support Minden. Act.
Vote: If you haven't voted already, please get thee to the polls on November 6. And every Monday in November, come find out about the Devil We Know. And be sure to make comments for Minden by Nov. 13. More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, Social justice, Water
The Climate is Ripe for Change: Vote Tomorrow. Come Out Tonight. Support Minden. Act.
Vote: If you haven't voted already, please get thee to the polls on November 6. And every Monday in November, come find out about the Devil We Know. And be sure to make comments for Minden by Nov. 13. More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, Social justice, Water