News & Action Alerts
March 28, 2008
What About McCain's Pastor Problem?
Source: Editor & Publisher, March 20, 2008
Pastor John Hagee ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN for President
While news media have focused on Barack Obama's pastor Jeremiah Wright, little attention has been paid to the endorsement of Republican presidential candidate John McCain by controversial Texas televangelist John Hagee. Hagee has voiced extreme anti-Catholic, anti-Jewish and anti-homosexual views.
In a September 2006 interview on National Public Radio, Hagee reaffirmed his view that Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment against New Orleans for hosting a homosexual parade. Hagee has also said that the Jews brought the Holocaust upon themselves by "turning away from the true God." He referred to Catholicism as a "false cult," and said the religion contributed to Hitler's anti-semitic views.
When Hagee endorsed him, McCain said he was "proud" to have the pastor's support. More recently, McCain has been working to distance himself from Hagee's inflammatory comments.
From Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
Here's what you and I can't let happen. We can't allow the tension and pressures of a spirited Presidential contest to spill over and harm hard-working Democratic candidates running to strengthen our Democratic majority in the House.
Throughout the Presidential nominating process, I have been so proud to watch Democrats turn out in record numbers and demonstrate enormous grassroots energy. And soon we will have an exciting presidential nominee who will make our entire party proud.
She or he will lead our energized and united Democratic Party in the larger fight against John McCain, and his plan for 100 more years of war in Iraq. Now is the time to capitalize on the excitement that is sweeping the nation to ensure that our next President has a strong Democratic majority in the House to work with as we undo the damage from President Bush's failed economic policies.
Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Sent Wirelessly Via Blackberry
Calendar of Events for Election ‘08
April 22, 2008 – Last Day to Register to VOTE in the Primary Election
April 23, 2008 – Early VOTING Begins
MAY 13, 2008 - PRIMARY ELECTION
October 14, 2008 – Last Day to Register to VOTE in the General Election
October 15, 2008 – Early VOTING Begins
NOVEMBER 4, 2008 – GENERAL ELECTION
2008 Election -- What Can You Do?
- Register To Vote – an individual can go to a site (click to see) on the Secretary of State’s web site and register to vote or update his or her
registration. - Know Your Candidates – The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office has a web site that lists the candidates seeking election in May 2008. Please click here to search this site.
- Donate To A Campaign – an individual is allowed to provide a personal
check (from $1 to $1,000) to a candidate for statewide office or the
Legislature. An individual may also provide a personal check (from $1 to $1,000) to any number of political action committees, many of which are
affiliated with chambers of commerce and business trade organizations in West Virginia. - Help A Candidate – Individuals may provide their time to help a candidate with his or her campaign activities or needs. Among the activities a person may do for a candidate are hosting a coffee with neighbors, putting up yard sign, helping with mailings, making phone calls or anything that will be helpful.
- Write a Letter To Your Newspaper – Individuals can write a short letter of support for a candidate and send it to a local newspaper. This is a good way to help get publicity and generate support for a candidate.
Dear Friend,
I believe more strongly than ever that Americans intend to go to the polls this year and vote for candidates who are determined to bring real change to America.
Working families are looking for leaders who will fight for their hopes and dreams.
Those families have had the rug pulled out from under them. Tax cuts for the wealthy have weakened our social safety nets, leaving children and senior citizens to twist in the wind.
This is a pivotal moment in our history together. We have an opportunity to end a decade of policies that have stroked the wealthy and strapped the worker. Working Americans need Anne Barth in Congress, and I need her in Washington to help me continue to fight to protect our Constitution, and to expand economic opportunity for all West Virginians.
Your friend,
AAUW Releases Community Action
Guide to Mobilize Women Voters
Washington -- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has released a second edition of its well-received publication, Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout: A Manual for Community-Based Campaigns to Mobilize Women to Vote. Thanks to critical donor support, this new tool is now available free online to both AAUW members and coalition partners who are making plans to activate women voters across the country this fall.
NOT AFRICA - THIS IS FLORIDA, USA
Farm workers who pick tomatoes for the fast-food industry are among this country’s most exploited workers.
Please sign our petition, which calls on Burger King and other food industry leaders to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to establish and enforce a human rights-based code of conduct, including zero tolerance for forced labor, to ensure fair and safe working conditions.
Please sign the petition today:
Click here
MoveOn Moves Back Deadline
Due to popular demand, we've extended the deadline for submissions by two weeks—until April 15th. The online collaboration forum is buzzing with good ideas, and we can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
United Food Organization
Robin Young, CWA 2001 would like to THANK those in attendance at the State Cope meeting who so generously donated!! She Was Able to Raise $340.00.
UFO is a non-profit organization that relies entirely on donations and volunteers. All money is funneled directly back into the program.
UFO provides food on an emergency basis to 12 food banks in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, all of the food stays in OUR COMMUNITIES.
The Need is Great, and you can make a difference!!
Monetary Donations Can Be Sent To:
UFO
P.O. Box 20441
Charleston, WV. 25362
The 2008 Health Care for America Survey results are in.
And the findings expose a health care system that costs too much, covers too little, leaves too many behind and is getting worse. The results deliver a mandate for health care reform to everyone who wants the support of working families in this year’s elections.
Please take a moment to read the full survey results and health care stories. Learn how working families can win secure, high-quality health care for all in 2009 if we make the 2008 elections a mandate for health care reform.
Click here to see the results
And please take a moment to listen to the Health Care for American Conference Call with AFL-CIO President John Sweeney.
May 3rd Rally - "Within Our Reach: Health Care for All"
As part of the national Cover the Uninsured Week, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC) is joining with labor, education, business, churches and other groups to rally for health care reform in Charleston on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 am to 1 pm.
On May 3, please park in the state employees' parking lot at the Capitol (near the War Memorial) before 10 am. A bus will take you down to West Virginia Health Right, a free clinic for the uninsured, at 1524 Washington Street, East. We will then march down Washington Street to the Capitol. Speeches will begin at noon and end by 1 PM.
Please join hundreds of other concerned West Virginians for the May 3rd rally. If you can help organize your neighborhood or work place or help with the planning of the rally, contact WVAHC at pbryant@wvahc.org or 304-344-1673. We need your active involvement.
Why hold a rally for health care reform? READ MORE HERE >>
Campaign Finance Trasparency
Today Chairman Nick Casey issued the following press release responding to a lawsuit filed by an out-of-state conservative special interest group seeking to overturn WV election laws. The Center for Individual Freedom, an Arlington, Virginia based group, wants to overturn our laws so that they can spend unlimited amounts of money on the State Supreme Court race without having to report the sources of their contributions.
The Associated Press covered the story here.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch editorialized about it here.
Jack Doesn’t Look Like This
But He’d Like You to Come Anyway
FREE SPAGETTI DINNER
Sunday March 30th
12-4 pm
Newell Fire Station
542 Washington St
Newell, WV
MEET&GREET
(Candidate for WV State Senate 1st District)
Sponsored by Brooke-Hancock Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Donations Accepted
To all Affiliated Local Unions & Councils
Southwestern District Labor Council
Annual Labor Hall of Fame in conjunction with Labor 08
This years Theme is: "Working Families United"
Proudly presents this year inductees;
Labor Hall of Fame
Joseph Powell, President Emeritus WV AFL-CIO
Lafe C. Chafin Lifetime Achievement Award
Walter R. May, Business Manager Carpenters Local #302 & Past President of Southwestern
Honorary Member of Labor Hall of Fame
Senator Robert C. Byrd, United States Senator from WV
Where: Big Sandy Superstore Arena
When: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm Reception Dinner and awards 6:30 to 10:00
Call today for reservations – 304-523-2353
In Case You Missed It
Supplier Under Scrutiny on Aging Arms for Afghans
By C. J. CHIVERS
To arm Afghan forces to fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban, the U.S. has relied on a fledgling company that has provided ammunition that is more than 40 years old.
Equity Loans as Next Round in Credit Crisis
By VIKAS BAJAJ
Lulled by good times, millions of Americans borrowed — sometimes heavily — against the roofs over their heads. Now the bill is coming due.
Covenant House’s Annual WV Rainbow Run
A 5K Race that helps support the important AIDS work they do, is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at 9 AM.
They’re also offering a FREE training program, led by personal trainers, to help people prep for the race! How cool is that??
- The training is designed for people who aren’t exercise nuts, so don’t worry about not being in shape in order to participate
- Each person will receive a training schedule the first day of training, so if folks have to miss a session, they can do the routine on their own time so they won’t miss their workout
- The training starts Monday, March 31 at 5:30 PM at Covenant House
- Training sessions only last ½ hour
Training sessions will be on MWF at 5:30 PM and Saturday mornings at 9 AM
For more information and to get signed up for either the race, training or both, contact:
Jeff Crist
Development Director
Covenant House
600 Shrewsbury Street
Charleston, WV 25301
304)344-8053 ext. 18
(304)421-4669 cell
jcrist@wvcovenanthouse.org
This is What a Feminist Looks Like!
See this new video from the Feminist Majority Foundation now!
Donate now to support the Feminist Majority Foundation's work for women and girls around the world!
WV Citizens Action Group
Annual Fundraiser
WV-CAG's annual fundraiser is just 3 weeks away -- Friday, April 11, 2008. We've switched locations this year and will be at the Woman's Club of Charleston. Doors open at 5:30pm and tickets are $30. I know you usually attend, so we hope you can join us. If you're interested in sponsoring, as you did last year, sponsorship levels are $125 (Friend), $250 (Supporter) or $500 (Sponsor). Please let us know if you'll be able to make it. Thanks!
Best,
Julie Archer
WV Citizen Action Group
1500 Dixie Street
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 346-5891
(304) 346-8981 FAX
www.wvcag.org
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