News & Action Alerts
May 01, 2008
Don't Delay
Need Your Help Today
The DREMA Dems PAC wants to participate with the WVDLC in an automated phone call to all the registered Independents who have not yet voted to caution them to ask specifically for a Democratic Ballot before going into the voting booth.
As you know state law is putting the County Clerks into a unfortunate DON’T ASK – DON’T TELL position. So if the Independent voter does not specifically ask for a Democratic Ballot they won’t get one. They will wind up in the voting booth with a ballot that allows them to only weigh in on non-partisan issues.
We know thousands of people who have either changed their party affiliation or registered Independent for the express purpose of voting for Democrats. This election is too important for their votes not to be counted.
We need to raise $2,000 for the DREMA Dems PAC fund to help get the phone call out to 100,000 Independent voters. Like you, we want their votes to count. So please don’t think about this one. We need to raise $2,000 fast and we can’t do this without your check. So please, write your check today and mail it to:
DREMA Dems Coalition – PAC Fund
PO Box 11597
Charleston, WV 25339-1597
From the Obama for a Better America Campaign
Come Join us for the Launch of Women for Obama in West Virginia: Informational Session and Kickoff
219 Hale Street, Callen McJunkin Gallery
Monday May 5th, 5:00p.m. -6:30 p.m.
Bring a friend and learn about why West Virginia Women Support Obama!
“Women have always made the difference in every election, and this year, your voice, your hope will be the deciding factors in forging a new future for America.”
— Barack Obama
Launch of California Women for Obama
September 7, 2007
For questions or to RSVP contact Allison McJunkin at: allison.mcjunkin@gmail.com or at 307-377-3896.
For more information about how you can get involved go to the Obama Website Here.
A Second Seating for Obama
From Amy Parker
I have been asked by the WV for Obama folks to host a gathering of women, Democrats and Independents, decided and/or undecided voters, to discuss the issues and the upcoming primary election. We will gather on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at my house, 18 Carriage Road, Charleston. Directions are below.
Please feel free to pass this invitation along to any of your women friends that may also be interested. But please RSVP so I know how many to expect: my home phone # is 343-3379, or email amyswparker@juno.com.
I look forward to a fun evening with friends and some lively discussion. I hope you can come.
Senator Obama’s campaign also has the following announcements:
Supporters and precinct captains all across the state will gather at parties and barbecues May 3rd to meet their neighbors and then early vote together at their local county courthouse. These parties are a great opportunity to identify and mobilize supporters -- and introduce undecided voters to Barack's vision for changing our country.
Sign up to host a house party -- a local field organizer will be in touch to help you plan your event by going here.
They are also proud to announce the following Northern Panhandle Democratic Party officials have endorsed Barack Obama for president.
State Sen. Larry Edgell (D- Wetzel County)
Former State Senator John Chernenko, decorated World War II veteran and former Prisoner of War, former U.S. Marshall Northern District West Virginia (D- Brooke County)
Del. Tal Hutchins (D- Ohio County)
Sheriff Tom Burgoyne (D -Ohio County)
Commissioner David Sims (D- Ohio County)
John Saunders (Ohio County Democratic Party Co-Chair, leader steelworker community)
Frank Slider (Tyler County Democratic Party Chair)
From the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign
Help Hillary Win West Virginia. Volunteer and help propel Hillary to Victory. Just go here to learn more.
Take a look here for the full coverage of President Clinton's visit today in Morgantown.
Other Election Red Flags
Greenbrier County
Joan C. Browning has voted in every election since 1960 – yes, the “new” Georgia constitution of 1942 gave 18-year olds the right to vote. She registered to vote in Greenbrier County and has a “perfect attendance” record for always voting, always in the same precinct. In fact, she moved once – about 200 yards, from a rental house to the 12 acres upon which she has lived since 1978.
Joan ran for the House of Delegates in the May primary of 2006. At that time, the Greenbrier county clerk allowed voters rendered “inactive” because they do not get mail at their residence to vote “challenged” ballots on Election Day. On Election Day, the voter first learns that the clerk has rendered them “inactive.” Then at the vote canvass, those votes were not counted because, well, there is no way to prove where country folks live. It is Catch-22.
This spring, when Joan went to the county clerk’s office to request a replacement voter registration card, she learned that she had been moved to “inactive” voter status. Why? Seems the county verifies “residence address” by mailing address verification form through the USPS. Since Joan, like so many other folks living out in the country, does not receive mail at her residence but at the post office, the mail was returned undeliverable. Of course, the clerk’s office made no attempt to contact her or to verify her voting status. The clerk removed her from the active voter file. If she had not needed a replacement voter registration card, Joan’s vote would not have counted – even though she is a candidate for the House of Delegates.
If you do not receive your mail at your residence, please confirm your voter status with your county clerk before Election Day.
This election is especially important. The state will redraw House and Senate districts, as well as Congressional districts, after the 2010 census. Every vote should count, not merely those acceptable to county clerks.
For further information, contact
Joan C. Browning
PO Box 1147
Lewisburg WV 24901
oma00013@wvnet.edu
http://myweb.wvnet.edu/~oma00013/
Cover the Uninsured
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 >>
Join the March Saturday May 3rd
From the AFL-CIO
Early VOTING Began April 23, 2008
Voting is Powerful, Voting is responsible, AND VOTING is a Privilege!
Use your Privilege, be responsible, and be POWERFUL!
VOTE – MAY 13, 2008
West Virginia AFL-CIO
COPE Endorsed Candidates
2008 Primary Election
View Justice for All
or Just Between Friends
Click on Link right here to view a commercial running on West Virginia’s TV Stations created by the WV State Building & Construction Trades.
Great Mother’s Day Gift Idea
She would love a ticket or tickets to the annual Briar Hills Garden Club House Tour! The tour will take place this year on Tuesday, May 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with three of Charleston's loveliest homes open for your viewing.
1266 Loudon Heights Rd.
1516 Royal Oaks Road
820 Spring Rd. (the Former Sunrise Art Museum - food served)
Tickets are $15.00 each and each ticket provides the home addresses and hours of the tour. If you would like a ticket or tickets, please respond to this email at jessicajimlane@suddenlink.net or call 925-5969.
The West Virginia System of Care
Providers are being sought to return/prevent out-of-state youth, utilizing a strength-based, highly individualized “wraparound” process funded through the new statewide Community Based Team model. Space is still available for two full-day training workshops scheduled in Oak Hill, WV on May 6-7, to train administrators, integrated service coordinators and youth advocates in this evidence-based practice model. CEU’s have been requested for Social Work, LPC, RN, and Certified Addictions Counselor. Please register by May 5, 2008 by going to the website here.
Jeanette Rowsey, Technical Assistance Coordinator
WV System of Care
940 Fourth Ave., Suite 335
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 399-0126
Fax 399-0130
www.wvsystemofcare.org
The West Virginia System of Care is a public/private/consumer partnership dedicated to building the foundation for an effective continuum of care that empowers children at risk of out-of-home care and their families.
Save the Date
The Children's Theatre of Charleston is celebrating its 75th season with an Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 31st at Berry Hills Country Club. The Gala will include dinner and live entertainment from local performers who have participated in past productions. Individual tickets are $125.
Attached here is a sponsorship request narrative that includes the organization's background, purpose, and available sponsorship levels.
For questions about tickets or sponsorships, or to donate items for the silent auction, please contact Karen Weingart at 545-5742 or Lisa Smith at 346-6253.
This will be a special evening commemorating 75 years of live theatre for children, by children in the Kanawha Valley. If you or your business or someone you know is interested in attending or sponsoring the event, please contact us or forward this email.
From NARAL
"What did you learn in school today? “One in four teenage girls nationwide has a sexually transmitted disease. Congress was reminded of this startling new fact last week at its first-ever oversight hearing on the dangers of Bush’s "abstinence-only" policy. We need your help to make sure Congress remembers this lesson—and that when it's time to vote on funding these programs, lawmakers should say, "No!"
Click below to urge your representative to oppose funding for discredited "abstinence-only" programs.
FAME: Sen. Bob Menendez Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the "Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women’s Services Act," which would put a stop to the deceptive advertising practices of so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" (CPCs). CPCs have a long history of advertising under terms like "abortion services" when they provide nothing of the sort. Pro-choice Rep. Carolyn Mahoney (D-NY) introduced the House version earlier this session. Read More >>
From Every Child Matters
Education Fund
Every Child Matters is pleased to share with you our new report, Geography Matters: Child Well-Being in the States, which shows wide gaps in key indicators of child well-being from state to state. Please take a minute to read this report, and review how your own state fared in the rankings. click here to download.
Children in the lowest ranked states for each indicator are:
- Twice as likely to die in their first year as children in
the highest ranked state. - Five times more likely to be uninsured.
- Eight times more likely to be incarcerated.
- Thirteen times more likely to die from abuse and neglect. Click Here to Read Report
These inequalities affect all Americans, rich and poor alike, and weaken both our economy and our democracy. Please share this report with your colleagues.
Together we can build a national will to close the "investment gap" that has been allowed to grow in a wide variety of programs for children, youth and families. Let's start together: are you willing to host a hearing on this report? Are you able to work with us on events in September to elevate the visibility of children's needs? Click here if you are.
PBS NewsHour
Dear Friend of CMD,
Did you catch the PBS NewHour last Thursday? CMD's John Stauber debated former ABC reporter Bob Zelnick about the top secret "Pentagon military analysts program," exposed by David Barstow of the New York Times. It is an illegal propaganda campaign that embedded the Pentagon's disguised voice directly into network TV news.
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