Tag: Social justice

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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19 and Voting: You Are Now Eligible to Vote by Absentee Ballot
Right now, we all need to try to observe physical distancing guidelines. To safeguard yourself and poll workers, you can vote by absentee ballot instead of going to the polls on May 12 for the primary and judicial election. More
Issues: Social justice

Action Alert OVEC Mar 26, 2020
Action for the Crayfish, Action for Voting in the Time of Physical Distancing
Let the crayfish vote. No wait! That is not what we mean! It's save the crayfish, and save your vote in the time of physical distancing. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Mountaintop removal, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 25, 2020
Struggle For 19th Amendment, Voting Rights Act: Why We Have to Work Now to Get Out The Vote
Voting rights for women and people of color have been hard won in this country. The struggles continue. Help Get out the Vote! More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 24, 2020
2020 West Virginia Election Information
A collection of information on voting in WV in 2020. Be sure you are registered to vote and consider applying for an absentee ballot now. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Social justice

Action Alert OVEC Mar 19, 2020
March Madness Has a Whole New Meaning, Eh?
We love you, be safe. We are figuring out what to do, too. Let's try to practice self-care and society-care. Get your request for an absentee ballot in now... more More
Issues: Health, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Mar 18, 2020
Bye, Beautiful Brenda
Beauty defined Brenda Wilson, inside and out. Public memorial services for this amazing woman will be scheduled later in the year. More
Issues: Faith, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 14, 2020
A Message to Our Members on Coronavirus
We are closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak according to the guidelines and recommendations of the CDC. More
Issues: Health, Social justice

Press Release OVEC Mar 6, 2020
OVEC’s Vivian Stockman Announced the 2020 Recipient of the Women of Appalachia Project™ Appalachian Advocate Award
The Women of Appalachia Project™ (WOAP™) announces that OVEC's ED is the recipient of the 2020 Women of Appalachia Project™ Appalachian Advocate Award. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Mountaintop removal, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Mar 6, 2020
Statement on Receiving the Women of Appalachia Project’s 2020 Appalachian Advocate Award
I cannot get anywhere without those who came before me and without those who surround me now. More
Issues: Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Mar 5, 2020
HB 4615: An Update + Action Needed
Almost every day in America people come together peacefully to demonstrate and raise their voices about clean air and water, local land use, and other issues they believe in because peaceful protest works. Keep it so in WV! More
Issues: Pipelines, Social justice

Action Alert OVEC Mar 4, 2020
Urgent: Speak Up On Anti-Protest Bill
Come speak up for your right to protest. We need you at the State Capitol this afternoon. More
Issues: Pipelines, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 25, 2020
Call to Action on WV Courts Bill and Crown Act
The West Virginia Legislative Session ends on March 7, so that means things are really heating up. There's much you can do to be #WVProDemocracy. For one: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 27 Public Hearing on SB 275 before the House Judiciary Committee in the House Chamber at the WV State Capitol. More
Issues: Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 12, 2020
Public Hearing on HB 4615: Comments from OVEC’s ED
Let legislators know you oppose HB 4615, which should be called, “The Chill, Muzzle and Exterminate Critical Protest and Dissent Act.” More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Pipelines, Pro Democracy, Social justice

Action Alert OVEC Feb 12, 2020
It’s February: Show Democracy Some Love
Safeguarding and restoring democracy is not a spectator sport. Participate! More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 11, 2020
Action Needed Today: Say No to HB4615
The people of West Virginia do not want legislation like this. Make sure the legislators know--contact them today. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Pipelines, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 6, 2020
For the Sake of Your Community, Be Counted: Take Part in the 2020 Census
Stand up and be counted in the 2020 Census, whether or not you are a U.S. citizen. There's a lot riding on your household taking part! If someone tells you your data can be used against you, they are mistaken at best. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 31, 2020
Closed: Communications Specialist
OVEC is hiring a communications specialist. Details here. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pro Democracy, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 31, 2020
Applications Now Open for Rural Cinema Program
Apply now for Working Films training program aimed at supporting U.S. rural leaders in using film as a resource in their work for environmental justice and protection. More
Issues: Social justice