General Strike US- West Virginia
@gsus-westvirgina.bsky.social
Brand new West Virginia Chapter of the General Strike U.S. network 💪💙
The goal is to reach 3.5% of Americans for a total of 11 million to strike for political and economic reconstruction.
Welcome packet & resources👇
https://linktr.ee/GSUSWV
The goal is to reach 3.5% of Americans for a total of 11 million to strike for political and economic reconstruction.
Welcome packet & resources👇
https://linktr.ee/GSUSWV
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From the WVPolitics community on Reddit: Upcoming protest on April 19th at the State Capitol
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RIP Democracy Protest & Die-In. Saturday, 04/19. Let's show em WV strong. 💪
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The best action plan I've seen, yet. A concrete list of things elected officials can do. A plan that uses the power of the public. This is how they can stop this authoritarian steamrolling.
Written by Dr. Pru Lee on FB. She gave permission to disseminate with attribution.
Written by Dr. Pru Lee on FB. She gave permission to disseminate with attribution.
Action Plan: Anti-Authoritarian Playbook
what to demand of our elected officials
open.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The best action plan I've seen, yet. A concrete list of things elected officials can do. A plan that uses the power of the public. This is how they can stop this authoritarian steamrolling.
Written by Dr. Pru Lee on FB. She gave permission to disseminate with attribution.
Written by Dr. Pru Lee on FB. She gave permission to disseminate with attribution.
WV Town Hall on 04/15. No Representatives felt inclined to show up. Riley Moore was seen taking selfies in front of prisoners in El Salvador and Shelley Moore Capito was seen taking pics with Pete Hegseth instead.
WV Southern Region Open Town Hall
YouTube video by West Virginia Democratic Party
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April 19, 2025 at 5:55 AM
WV Town Hall on 04/15. No Representatives felt inclined to show up. Riley Moore was seen taking selfies in front of prisoners in El Salvador and Shelley Moore Capito was seen taking pics with Pete Hegseth instead.
"In this year’s budget, lawmakers squirreled away millions for future tax cuts and funding a school voucher program. However, small programs that help people get clean water, find work after struggling with addiction and get child care were either cut or severely reduced."
In state budget, West Virginia Republicans stash millions for tax cuts and carve up small programs
West Virginia's budget puts millions for future tax cuts and private schools while slashing funds for water, addiction recovery and child care programs.
mountainstatespotlight.org
April 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
"In this year’s budget, lawmakers squirreled away millions for future tax cuts and funding a school voucher program. However, small programs that help people get clean water, find work after struggling with addiction and get child care were either cut or severely reduced."
"I really don't want to think the end is near but why does our state keep choosing hate, where do we get all this fear? We're supposed to be proud✨ We're supposed to stand our ground💪. Not lick the boots of very people who love keepin' us down".
State of Emergency
YouTube video by Curtis Lovejoy - Topic
youtu.be
April 19, 2025 at 5:37 AM
"I really don't want to think the end is near but why does our state keep choosing hate, where do we get all this fear? We're supposed to be proud✨ We're supposed to stand our ground💪. Not lick the boots of very people who love keepin' us down".
RIP Democracy Protest & Die-In. Saturday, 04/19. Let's show em WV strong. 💪
From the WVPolitics community on Reddit: Upcoming protest on April 19th at the State Capitol
Posted by Illustrious-Trash607 - 2 votes and 0 comments
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April 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
RIP Democracy Protest & Die-In. Saturday, 04/19. Let's show em WV strong. 💪
Day Of Action in Wheeling, WV!
From the WestVirginiaPolitics community on Reddit: In Wheeling
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April 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Day Of Action in Wheeling, WV!
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@aoc.bsky.social: "Tax cuts cost money. We have to pay for them. So every dollar that you spend in federal taxes is going to pay for some rich person's G-Wagon. And it's also going to cut an 8-year-old kid with autism's ability to access Medicaid. That's what they are putting on the table."
March 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
@aoc.bsky.social: "Tax cuts cost money. We have to pay for them. So every dollar that you spend in federal taxes is going to pay for some rich person's G-Wagon. And it's also going to cut an 8-year-old kid with autism's ability to access Medicaid. That's what they are putting on the table."
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Reminder: The Sankofa African American Museum is open to the public for free today 1-6 PM and tomorrow 1-7 PM at 107 Capitol St. in Charleston.
Traveling African American History Exhibit Heading To Charleston - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
A traveling museum spotlighting Black history across generations is headed to Charleston for an exhibition this month.
wvpublic.org
March 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Reminder: The Sankofa African American Museum is open to the public for free today 1-6 PM and tomorrow 1-7 PM at 107 Capitol St. in Charleston.
✨West Virginia Public Broadcasting✨
Support for our Public Broadcasting in 2025 is more important than ever.
WVPB has an app for IOS and Android you can check out also.💜
Support for our Public Broadcasting in 2025 is more important than ever.
WVPB has an app for IOS and Android you can check out also.💜
Federal Cuts Protest, A Legislative Debate Over Arming Teachers, And Searching For The State’s Next Cryptid, This West Virginia Week - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
On this West Virginia Week, we hear from West Virginians protesting federal cuts to staffing and funds. Plus, we’ll look at legislation to arm teachers in
wvpublic.org
March 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
✨West Virginia Public Broadcasting✨
Support for our Public Broadcasting in 2025 is more important than ever.
WVPB has an app for IOS and Android you can check out also.💜
Support for our Public Broadcasting in 2025 is more important than ever.
WVPB has an app for IOS and Android you can check out also.💜
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We MUST reach federal workers any way we can, and INSIST they join bsky. The anger & despair is more than enough; I can't bear the thought of this rejection & isolation, when there is a HUGE community that thinks the world of them & appreciates all they've done for the US!
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing
Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work, some fired federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: Relatives cheering their job loss.
apnews.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We MUST reach federal workers any way we can, and INSIST they join bsky. The anger & despair is more than enough; I can't bear the thought of this rejection & isolation, when there is a HUGE community that thinks the world of them & appreciates all they've done for the US!
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
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West Virginia lawmakers have tried to solve West Virginia’s foster care crisis but been unsuccessful. But during the ongoing legislative session, they could immediately enact solutions.
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March 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
West Virginia lawmakers have tried to solve West Virginia’s foster care crisis but been unsuccessful. But during the ongoing legislative session, they could immediately enact solutions.
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For decades, most streams and rivers have been protected by designations that limit companies from polluting them beyond safe drinking water levels. A bill pushed by chemical companies could strip that designation from some waterways.
Chemical companies urge West Virginia lawmakers to roll back water protections
Lawmakers are considering an industry-proposed change that could increase the level of pollution manufacturers can put in West Virginia waters.
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March 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
For decades, most streams and rivers have been protected by designations that limit companies from polluting them beyond safe drinking water levels. A bill pushed by chemical companies could strip that designation from some waterways.
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During the 2024 primary season, Young Americans for Liberty’s political campaign arm spent $150,000 to challenge three Republican state senators. Two of those State Senators, Mike Maroney and Craig Blair, lost their elections.
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March 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
During the 2024 primary season, Young Americans for Liberty’s political campaign arm spent $150,000 to challenge three Republican state senators. Two of those State Senators, Mike Maroney and Craig Blair, lost their elections.
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Do not believe rumors that Americans are taking this sitting down. Our own legacy media would have us believing that too.
It’s simply not true.
It’s simply not true.
New York City rallied to defend science (📷 @luckytran.com ) #3E #USprotests #March7Science #StandUpForScience #Mar7
March 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Do not believe rumors that Americans are taking this sitting down. Our own legacy media would have us believing that too.
It’s simply not true.
It’s simply not true.
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TEN Congresspeople (phone numbers👇) who do NOT deserve to be called "Democrats!"
Ten [TRAITOROUS] Democrats join Republicans to vote to censure Al Green over Trump speech
House votes to censure Al Green for ‘breach of proper conduct’ for interrupting Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ten [TRAITOROUS] Democrats join Republicans to vote to censure Al Green over Trump speech
House votes to censure Al Green for ‘breach of proper conduct’ for interrupting Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
March 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
TEN Congresspeople (phone numbers👇) who do NOT deserve to be called "Democrats!"
Ten [TRAITOROUS] Democrats join Republicans to vote to censure Al Green over Trump speech
House votes to censure Al Green for ‘breach of proper conduct’ for interrupting Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ten [TRAITOROUS] Democrats join Republicans to vote to censure Al Green over Trump speech
House votes to censure Al Green for ‘breach of proper conduct’ for interrupting Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
WV's Congress Members are dodging Town Halls, here's an excellent suggestion for what to do about it.
From the WestVirginiaPolitics community on Reddit: 🔥 WV’s Congress Members Are Dodging Town Halls – Here’s How to Make Them Listen
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March 7, 2025 at 4:41 AM
WV's Congress Members are dodging Town Halls, here's an excellent suggestion for what to do about it.
Rallying every Saturday day at noon. Saturdays seem to be a bit easier for folks to join in. Show up in solidarity if you can!
From the 50501 community on Reddit: FYI
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March 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Rallying every Saturday day at noon. Saturdays seem to be a bit easier for folks to join in. Show up in solidarity if you can!
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On March 15, many local and state 50501 groups are taking action. Bring your own method of resistance to your community to Remove, Reverse, Reclaim.
Find an event or take action now: www.FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings
Find an event or take action now: www.FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings
March 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
On March 15, many local and state 50501 groups are taking action. Bring your own method of resistance to your community to Remove, Reverse, Reclaim.
Find an event or take action now: www.FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings
Find an event or take action now: www.FiftyFifty.one
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings
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The West Virginia Senate passed two bills Thursday focused on transgender youth as the Republican-led body has prioritized bills related to biological sex, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
WV Senate continues its focus on gender, passes two bills aimed at transgender youth • West Virginia Watch
The WV Senate passed two bills focused on transgender youth as the Republican-led body has prioritized bills related to biological sex.
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March 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The West Virginia Senate passed two bills Thursday focused on transgender youth as the Republican-led body has prioritized bills related to biological sex, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
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scott.fuller@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7937
joey.garcia@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7961
craig.hart@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7843
brian.helton@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7807
patrick.martin@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7845
chris.rose@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7902
patricia.rucker@wvsenate.gov 304-279-1619
joey.garcia@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7961
craig.hart@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7843
brian.helton@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7807
patrick.martin@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7845
chris.rose@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7902
patricia.rucker@wvsenate.gov 304-279-1619
March 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
scott.fuller@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7937
joey.garcia@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7961
craig.hart@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7843
brian.helton@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7807
patrick.martin@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7845
chris.rose@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7902
patricia.rucker@wvsenate.gov 304-279-1619
joey.garcia@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7961
craig.hart@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7843
brian.helton@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7807
patrick.martin@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7845
chris.rose@wvsenate.gov 304-357-7902
patricia.rucker@wvsenate.gov 304-279-1619
“Devastating, it was like somebody punched me because it felt like everything I’ve worked the last three years for just went down the drain, like my dreams were crushed in one email,” Hines said.
‘My dreams were crushed in one email’: WVU student has offer rescinded due to federal cuts
As federal cuts continue across the country, it’s not just workers affected by these cuts, but also people like WVU student Gracie Hines.
www.wboy.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
“Devastating, it was like somebody punched me because it felt like everything I’ve worked the last three years for just went down the drain, like my dreams were crushed in one email,” Hines said.
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The stakes are too high to NOT participate at this point.
March 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The stakes are too high to NOT participate at this point.
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Lawmakers consider rules that would allow waterways to be recategorized if it’s demonstrated that they don’t have the capacity to reliably and continuously support a public water system.
Chemical companies urge West Virginia lawmakers to roll back water protections
Lawmakers are considering an industry-proposed change that could increase the level of pollution manufacturers can put in West Virginia waters.
mountainstatespotlight.org
March 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Lawmakers consider rules that would allow waterways to be recategorized if it’s demonstrated that they don’t have the capacity to reliably and continuously support a public water system.
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📍West Virginia! More WV events may still be coming. Please check the website for new listings, we will continue adding events until 12:00am: www.FiftyFifty.one.
50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
📍West Virginia! More WV events may still be coming. Please check the website for new listings, we will continue adding events until 12:00am: www.FiftyFifty.one.
50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
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Gov. Morrisey and lawmakers are working to dismantle DEI programs across the state. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which represents hundreds of businesses, has long advocated for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Morrisey is targeting DEI. Business leaders say allowing discrimination will hurt the state.
Gov. Morrisey is taking a page from President Trump’s playbook on cutting DEI. Business leaders think it will hurt the state’s ability to attract workers.
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March 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Gov. Morrisey and lawmakers are working to dismantle DEI programs across the state. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which represents hundreds of businesses, has long advocated for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.