Our Mission
Morgan County, WV Indivisible advocates rebuilding our democracy through tireless effort and peaceful civil engagement. We will resist the current status by challenging the oligarchy, holding elected officials accountable and supporting progressive values to reshape an equitable society.
Our Value Statement
Democracy is a shared responsibility. Change takes effort and engagement by many people. We will:
- Build an inclusive membership
- Show integrity by leading with honesty and demanding the same of elected officials.
- Persevere and demonstrate that we are committed to doing the everyday work of organizing, advocating, and showing up.
We’re not the leaders of this movement: YOU ARE!
The Power of the People is Greater Than the People in Power…..But Only If We Use It
We are grateful that our public demonstrations in Berkeley Springs have been and will continue to be peaceful, by plan and in practice.
LET’S MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST NO KINGS YET!
We are in need of volunteers to help make this not just the biggest, but the safest, and most powerful, effective & joyful protest to date. We will train you for whatever role you’d like to take on. Hit the link below to e-mail if you have questions or can help out.
- SAFETY MARSHALS (6) — you get to wear a cool vest & whistle!
- OBSERVERS (2-3)
- LEGAL OBSERVER (1).
- CARE STATION (1)
- “Man” the T-SHIRT & DONATION STATION (1)
- “Man” the POSTCARD-WRITING STATION (1)
- SET-UP (2)
- CHANT LEADERS – we’ve got lots of chants
- SONG LEADERS – patriotic & protests songs
We appreciate your help!!! mcwvindivisible@gmail.com
Calls to Action & Upcoming Opportunities for Community Engagement
Morgan County Indivisible (MCWVI) is ramping up its efforts to engage the community in peaceful activism and advocacy. With a focus on protecting vital social programs, due process, and defending democratic values, MCWVI is offering several opportunities for all to get involved.
*RECURRING ACTIONS:
- EVERY DAY 2:00 – 3:00 — We’ve been out there every day since January 4th, except for one (big snowstorm)
PROTESTS in front of the Morgan County Courthouse, Berkeley Springs
Join us as we stand up for our democracy, and against authoritarianism. Bring a sign about an issue important to you, or we have signs to share.
- THURSDAYS IN MARCH & APRIL ( 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30)
PROTESTS*** at Senator Capito’s & Representative Moore’s Offices in Martinsburg
Capito’s office at 300 Foxcroft Ave. from 10:00–10:50, then Moore’s office at 739 Winchester Ave. from 11:00–noon.
🎉Celebrating the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of these PROTESTS on April 23rd!🎉
SHOW UP – STAND UP- SPEAK OUT.
We’re keeping the pressure on & reminding them they work for their constituents, not the president, and they swore an oath to support & defend the Constitution.
*UPCOMING EVENTS:
- THURSDAY MARCH 19 3:00 – 4:30, after the protest at the courthouse 2-3:00
POSTCARD-WRITING PARTY SUPPORTING the CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT on REDISTRICTING IN VIRGINIA. We’ll be sending Postcards to Women Voters.
Creekside Provisions & Supplies, 123 Congress St. Berkeley Springs
*UPCOMING TRAININGS:
- Check back for dates & times
*LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
The Letters to the Editor in the Morgan Messenger have been phenomenal in recent weeks. Shout out to everyone writing and keep up that momentum!
If you feel passionate about an issue, please write factual letters to educate the public about the issue. Your letter can make a larger impact by sending it to many papers in WV that have higher readership than our local paper.
We’ve provided a list with links of Local and Regional publications to reach out to. So let’s be heard.
*CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS::
Make Your Voice Heard!
Your elected officials work for you, and they need to hear from their constituents regularly. Whether it’s a pressing vote, a policy concern, or simply letting them know where you stand on issues affecting Morgan County, your calls and messages matter.
5 Calls.org (opens in new tab) makes it easy to contact your representatives in Congress about current federal legislation. This free tool provides scripts, phone numbers, and background information on timely issues before the House and Senate. Simply enter your address to get connected with relevant calls to action for your specific representatives.
LINK to find contact information for all your elected officials – from your representatives in Congress to the President, and your state and local officials.
*** IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR ALL EVENTS:
🇺🇸 All rallies and events are peaceful and non-violent. Participants are asked to walk away from any confrontations. Do not impede traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian. Utilize sidewalk space effectively to avoid congestion. Safety is paramount. Watch out for fellow attendees and take care of each other.
We raise each other up and are stronger together❣️
If you have any questions about Morgan County Indivisible WV or ideas to share, please write to MCWVIndivisible@gmail.com or use our Contact Form and we will get back to you promptly.
Donate
Donations help to fund our essential work: from email campaigns and protest materials to letter-writing supplies and postcard outreach. These grassroots efforts require resources, and every contribution makes a difference in our fight for democracy. We appreciate your support.