Morgantown, WV
We collected events from February 2017-February 2018 and are no longer active. You can download the events, locations, organizers, and signs.
April 1, 2017, 11:00 am
Morgantown, WV
March for Health Morgantown
The March for Health seeks to protect all the healthcare rights Americans have gained. We insist that if the Affordable Care Act is to be repaired or replaced, it is done only for improvement of care and to cover more people at affordable rates...
April 7, 2017, 5:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Morgantown Says Stop the War on Syria!
The Trump administration is waging a new war of aggression in the Middle East. The target this time is Syria. More than 50 U.S. cruise missiles hit Syria on Thursday night.
The ANSWER Coalition is calling on people and organizations to...
April 18, 2017, 7:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Muslim Ban: Know Your Rights
The Trump adminstration has now tried to ban travel by people from certain Muslim majority nations and cut off the flow of refugees into the United States through two separate executive orders. So far, we've been able to block implementation of...
April 22, 2017, 10:00 am
Morgantown, WV
March For Science: Morgantown
We are thrilled to be hosting a satellite March for Science! Join us from 10am until 11am on Woodburn Circle on the WVU campus for terrific speakers & kids' activities. The March will launch at 11am from North High Street (by the...
May 1, 2017, 6:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
May Day 2017: Refuse! Resist! Reclaim!
Join the ANSWER coalition in Morgantown, WV to celebrate May Day 2017 and gather to demonstrate solidarity with all working people of the world.
The first official celebration of May Day as International Workers Day took place in 1886,...
July 5, 2017, 11:00 am
Morgantown, WV
Rally to Protect Health Care - Morgantown, 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...
August 5, 2017, 2:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, WV: Ring Around the Resistance
August is both fair season and Congressional recess, so we are organizing an Action Fair!
If you want to fight the dangerous GOP health care bill (or whatever zombie version is out there once this event rolls around)...
If...
November 6, 2017, 6:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Panel discussion on the impact of tax cuts on WV
According to a recent non-partisan study, 80 percent of the proposed Trump tax cuts would go to the top 1% and 40 percent would go to the top .1%. Similar state tax cuts are being proposed in Charleston. While our elected officials widen income...
November 7, 2017, 6:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Panel discussion on the impact of tax cuts on WV
According to a recent non-partisan study, 80 percent of the proposed Trump tax cuts would go to the top 1% and 40 percent would go to the top .1%. Similar state tax cuts are being proposed in Charleston. While our elected officials widen income...
November 15, 2017, 3:45 pm
Morgantown, WV
Handmaid's Protest for Intersectional Women's Rights
We believe that Women’s Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women’s Rights. We must create a society in which women - including Black women, Native women, poor women, immigrant women, disabled women, Muslim women, lesbian queer and...
December 13, 2017, 4:15 pm
Morgantown, WV
McKinley #TaxScam Protest
Join us as we show Rep. McKinley that we stand with graduate students, higher education, and seniors! Bring your best signs to show passers-by. Then, stick around for some creative holiday caroling! Bring a friend or two!
December 13, 2017, 5:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Tax Bill Action Hour - Because We're NOT Happy
Join us on Wednesday, December 13th to take actions to stop the tax bill that would devastate West Virginia. We're not happy that the Senate passed this damaging bill, so we are having an "Action Hour" instead. Grab a beer, write a letter to...
January 21, 2018, 12:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Handmaid's Protest- Women’s March Still Strong One Year Later!
Inspired by our sisters from Diverse and United and Women’s March WV, Jefferson and Berkeley County Huddles,
Mountaineers for Progress, Morgantown National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood, and other community partners...
January 23, 2018, 6:30 pm
Morgantown, WV
Speak Easy: Parents' Discussion Series
Please join us and our panelists for the first in our Winter/Spring discussion series about how to talk honestly with children about race. AmeriCorps volunteers will be providing childcare and an opportunity to join in on an MLK Jr. themed...
January 24, 2018, 6:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Launch Party! WVU Planned Parenthood Generation Action
Join us for the launch of our new student organization, Planned Parenthood Generation Action!
We will discuss our campaign, GO FIRST: Unite for IX, Planned Parenthood, and all the ways you can get involved with the reproductive health...
January 26, 2018, 7:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Farm to Families Fundraiser at Beertopia
Join us for a Farm to Families CSA Fundraiser at Beertopia in Morgantown WV!
Drinks, Live Music, and Community Connection.
Donate to support Farm to Families CSA here: https://www.classy.org/campaign/farm-...
February 1, 2018, 7:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
MFP Regular Meeting - February 1
We hope to see everyone as we move forward in 2018 and work together to make our community a better place!
February 13, 2018, 5:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, 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 15, 2018, 7:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
MFP Regular Meeting - February 15
We hope to see everyone as we move forward in 2018 and work together to make our community a better place!
February 16, 2018, 6:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
MFP and ACLU of WV Social
We hope to see you at our first social event of the year! We are partnering with the ACLU of WV to enjoy a great night of food, drinks, music, and great conversation. Everyone is welcome!
February 18, 2018, 2:30 pm
Morgantown, WV
Town Hall with Congressional Candidates on the Opioid Crisis
Join us for an open town hall forum to hear Congressional candidates’ proposed solutions to the opioid epidemic.
What will the format of the event be? Candidates for West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District will present their plans to...
March 1, 2018, 5:30 pm
Morgantown, WV
Standing Up for Staying Down: From Barnette to Kaepernick
The ACLU of WV & WVU Law to host a panel discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in WV Board of Education v. Barnette, which held that students cannot be forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance at...
March 13, 2018, 7:00 pm
Morgantown, WV
March Monthly Meeting - Meet Ralph Baxter
Democratic Congressional candidate, Ralph Baxter for Congress, will be joining us at the March meeting. Come with questions for him about the issues that are important to you.
Please email agenda items to morgantownnow@gmail.com by...