What: League members and their guests are invited to a virtual forum on bills concerning Democracy and Social Justice in the Legislature. The audience is encouraged to ask questions following the presentations.
When: Saturday, February 19, 10:30 am
Where: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81726695353?pwd=V2dGNEtNd0dRNWt1U2tNek5JaU5xdz09
Why: Democracy and Social Justice are two of our three priorities selected for action and education. Our intent is to promote ACTION while there is still time.
Our Speakers:
Democracy: Judy K Ball, State League Elections Chair
The League's focus on Democracy includes voting rights, election reform, and redistricting. Congress has failed to enact Federal protections for voting rights, despite months of effort and advocacy. Recognizing that, the League has turned its attention to bills introduced in the 2022 session of the WV Legislature.
Social Justice: Kimberley Crockett, Jefferson County League and Social Action Chair, Delta Sigma Theta
The League is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because, to succeed in the 21st Century, West Virginia must be welcoming for all. Kim is an attorney who is well versed on the bills currently before the legislature. These bills include the Crown Act, Human Rights Commission, and reproductive health. In recent years, lawmakers have declined to strengthen the state's civil rights code to prohibit hair discrimination and protect members of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination in employment and housing. They have also continued their assault on the reproductive freedom of West Virginians.
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Our third priority for area is Environmental Protection. Here are two opportunities to participate in policy discussions on issues related to water quality, climate, economic transition and more.
Wednesday, February 16 at 6:00 pm - the WV Environmental Council's Virtual E-Day
This annual day of advocacy will include a legislative update from WVEC member groups, WV legislators, and the WVEC lobby team, as well as music and a silent auction. Registration link and more details here [1].
Thursday, February 24 at 7:00 pm - the WV Rivers Coalition is hosting a legislative update with WV legislators focused on water policy. Register here [2].
--- Julie Archer (she/her/hers) Co-President (304) 610-9094 (cell)
Links: ------ [1] https://wvecouncil.org/join-us-next-week-for-virtual-e-day-2022/ [2] https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufu6urTMvHtCstCiK9LD8Tjrl-KNjgYY...