John,

If ever there was a West Virginia legislative session that made plain the priorities of the wealthy Good Old Boys Club, this one was it. Bill after bill said this is a legislature that chooses the side of the wealthy and well-connected.

It doesn't have to be this way. 

In the final days of session, WV Can't Wait Delegate, Cody Thompson, and WV Can't Wait Legislative Aid, Eric Sebert worked to introduce a suite of bills written by our movement. They painted a picture of what a different legislature could look like. (Here's a hint: you're in it):

"You haven’t read about these bills in the news media because, despite their enormous popularity with working people, most of them didn’t even get a committee hearing. The reason is simple. Our government belongs to corporate lobbyists, not working class West Virginians.

If you want to help us win a government that acts boldly, don’t just call your lawmakers. Replace them.

Think about running for office yourself. Or, if that’s not the right role for you, ask a friend to run and offer to be their campaign manager. If you’re not sure how to get started, we’ll help. In addition to campaign training, funding and field support, we also offer a whole range of safety and mental health services, so that working class people can afford to run against the powers that be.

No matter who you are, WV Can’t Wait has a place for you."

Keep an eye out for a note from Stephen tomorrow about how you can get involved as we ramp up for 2022.

And our deep thanks and appreciation to Cody and Eric and all the WV Can't Wait leaders who chose the side of working class people, over and over again, these last three months.

Katey

WV Can't Wait is a movement to win a people's government in the Mountain State. For more information, visit wvcantwait.com.