Charleston, WV

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20 protests

February 27, 2017, 6:00 pm

Charleston, WV

Citizen Activist Training: Charleston

Join us for the third in our series of trainings about ACLU issues and how to fight back against the coming assault on our civil liberties. This training will cover ACLU of WV's concerns with so-called “school choice” education reform efforts...

March 2, 2017, 9:00 am

Charleston, WV

All Kinds Are Welcome Here Civil Liberties Lobby Day

Join organizations and individuals committed to moving West Virginia forward at the 2017 All Kinds Are Welcome Here Civil Liberties Lobby Day!

We will have an advocacy training, you'll hear from leaders of these organizations on...

March 31, 2017, 8:00 am

Charleston, WV

#ProtectWV Day at the Capitol

Irresponsible budget cuts that slash basic funding for education, public safety, and roads put our state at risk and hurt our families. Protect West Virginia is committed to holding lawmakers accountable and demanding real budget solutions to...

April 19, 2017, 7:00 pm

Charleston, WV

Health Care Congressional Town Hall

All of our elected federal officials will be invited to attend and share their thoughts of health care reform, including whether they support repealing the ACA -- with or without replacement, repairing the ACA through amendments to the act,...

April 22, 2017, 1:00 pm

Charleston, WV

March For Science: Charleston, WV

On Earth Day 2017, Scientists, science enthusiasts, and concerned citizens will converge in Washington, DC and hundreds of cities around the world to peacefully march and voice concern and advocating the importance of science in the face of the...

April 29, 2017, 2:00 pm

Charleston, WV

WV Climate March and Rally - Charleston

Join us Saturday, April 29th for a march to the Capitol where we will hold a rally calling for action on climate change and promoting a vision of a future that inspires us and gives us hope! There will be music, speakers, and an all-around good...

May 8, 2017, 12:15 pm

Charleston, WV

Charleston - Senator Manchin Pledge of Liberation

The National Organization has requested that for our final Action we demand our lawmakers pay heed to each and every areas in which our rights are being infringed by holding a “demonstration” at Senator Manchin’s office and reading the pledge...

July 5, 2017, 11:00 am

Charleston, WV

Rally to Protect Health Care - Charleston, WV

WHY WE RALLY  22 million people will lose health care coverage under the current proposal in Congress. 

As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, we must recognize the impact this legislation will have on the life, liberty and...

November 7, 2017, 5:30 pm

Charleston, WV

WV Welcomes - Leading with Love

Please join us for the 3rd Annual WV Welcomes. WV Welcomes is a reminder of the power of showing up for each other. We are responding to fear with love. We are showing our love for our refugee brothers and sisters, for our Muslim family, for...

December 12, 2017, 6:00 pm

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV: Fight for Reproductive Rights

An evening of discussion and action regarding reproductive health and rights. We have to fight for birth control, fight for access to abortion, and that’s what we plan to do! We will have presentations, action items, discussion, refreshments,...

January 22, 2018, 8:30 am

Charleston, WV

Women's & Girls' Day at the Legislature

2018 Theme: A Will to Lead -- A unique experience where women and girls (7th grade up) can learn together to lead, govern and have a voice in their communities. Tour the Capitol, see the WV Legislature in session, network with others, and plan...

January 23, 2018, 9:00 am

Charleston, WV

Kids and Families Day

Join us for our 5th Annual Kids and Families Day at the Capitol. Be part of one of the largest legislative events as we educate and advocate for issues concerning working families and children in West Virginia. Kids and Families Day 2018 will...

January 25, 2018, 6:00 pm

Charleston, WV

2018 WV FREE Gala: Nevertheless, We Persist

Join us for a night celebrating reproductive health, rights, and justice!

WV FREE will be hosting our 17th annual benefit gala on Thursday, January 25 at 6 PM in the University of Charleston Ballroom to raise funds to support critical...

February 8, 2018, 9:00 am

Charleston, WV

All Kinds Are Welcome Here Lobby Day 2018

Join organizations and individuals committed to moving West Virginia forward at the 2018 All Kinds Are Welcome Here Civil Liberties Lobby Day!

We'll be partnering with incredible folks from all over the state again this year during what...

February 15, 2018, 5:30 pm

Charleston, WV

Health Not Politics: Documentary, Discussion, & Dinner

FREE! Join us for dinner and documentary discussion of Motherless. Childcare will be available. 

Motherless is a brief documentary centered on the stories of four now-adult children whose mothers died due to complications from...

February 17, 2018, 1:00 pm

Charleston, WV

Statewide Day of Action Rally

We Need Every State Employee Here!

February 20, 2018, 5:00 pm

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV: Margaritas and Menstrual Equity

Sip on a margarita as we discuss how you can fight for menstrual equity in West Virginia! We will also have a period product drive, and all proceeds will go to local schools and shelters.

February 28, 2018, 8:00 am

Charleston, WV

2018 Year of the Child Day at the Capitol

A generation of West Virginia's kids is drowning in the devastating effects of the opioid crisis. Many have no permanent place to call home, no permanent person to call a parent, and no plan to get back on their feet. They float between...

March 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Charleston, WV

Enough! Rally for Women’s Lives

Enough! Hardline politicians are determined to change our constitution to say there is no right to abortion. Reasonable people say hell no and we are RALLYING. 

If they are successful, it will not only enable them to take away...

March 7, 2018, 5:30 pm

Charleston, WV

Breaking Our Silence: Charleston

This legislative session is shaping up to be the worst for women's health in decades. Legislators are playing politics with women's health and are trying to take away abortion care from low-income women in our community. Sharing our stories is...