The Mercer County Progressive Alliance

06/28/2017

Display your progressiveness, but more importantly, act!

The Alliance has Resist and Facts Matter stickers from Moveon.org for sale @ $2 each. Message us if you want one, both, or several.

03/30/2017

MoveOn.org is offering free "Resist" bumper stickers for as long as they last. Related stickers are available for purchase.
https://act.moveon.org/survey/get-your-free-resistance-sticker-v2r2/?action_prefill=2.2&t=1&akid=180478.36472753.A6OOOm

We’ve seen millions of inspiring acts of since Donald Trump took office. We need to keep building power by making our movement visible on every street in America. Use the form below to order a FREE bumper sticker.

01/10/2017

We are disappointed to report that tonight's viewing party is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience to those who came out. We are unsure at this time what happened as the venue we reserved was closed when we arrived & we have been unable to make contact through any means available to us.

01/10/2017

We are at Sister's however the doors are locked & there is no answer. Stay tuned for an update. We are confused.

01/10/2017

For those at Sister's, we are almost there!

01/06/2017

11/16/2016

Bernie Sanders is going to give a major speech on Wednesday night about the future of our country under the presidency of Donald Trump. It starts at 7pm ET.

11/15/2016

So what exactly is the next phase for MCPA?

First we will dissolve as a PAC. Then we will apply for 501(c)3 non-profit status as a civic education organization. With non-profit status, we can apply for grants, solicit donations, and hold fundraising events. Although non-profits are forbidden from lobbying and endorsing candidates or legislation, we will be able to disseminate information. For instance, the MCPA plans to hold neutral candidate forums and to grade candidates' positions on issues according to progressive principles. We will do all we can to ensure an informed electorate.

We also plan to have regular meal outings (dinners, chicken-and-waffle brunches) that feature speakers and discussions on specific issues such as gun regulation. Look for lots of fundraisers, too. Building relationships, registering new voters, and increasing voter participation among underserved groups will also be priorities.

As we move forward, please check this page frequently and share our posts. We promise to be more active than we have been recently. In addition, we ask that you please support us monetarily whenever you can, with whatever you can spare. As you know, Bernie built a national movement on thousands of small donations!

We progressives are up against formidable forces—again—but we strongly suspect citizens will be ready for another, more positive change two years from now. 2018 may well become the Year of the Progressives!

11/15/2016

Still feeling the angst? Stuck in a silent scream?

Our silence on this page over the past week reflects our shock, anger, fear, disillusionment, and sorrow over the events of Tuesday, November 8.

Sixteen months ago, the founders of this group were inspired by a man with great integrity and human-centered values who presented us with a future to believe in. When it became obvious that Bernie Sanders would not win the Democratic nomination to be President of the United States, Mercer County for Bernie Sanders re-grouped, re-named ourselves, and re-dedicated ourselves to promoting progressive ideas and policies. As individuals, some of us volunteered for specific candidates who we felt most closely aligned with our values. Unfortunately, the election results were disheartening across the board.

On the positive side, we can claim several successes. First, we spread the gospel of Bernie to many Mercer Countians who were not familiar with him, especially in the early days, via community information gatherings and social media. We also built a solid network on social media and through our hosting of debate watch parties during the primaries.

Perhaps our greatest accomplishments occurred between April and July of this year. By dominating the Mercer County Democratic convention in April, we elected a large contingent of Bernie delegates to the state convention held in June. Between April and June, we trained and organized so well that the Mercer County delegates were instrumental in electing Bernie delegates to the National Committee from the WV 3rd Congressional District, as well as to the Electoral College. Most importantly, we and other Bernie delegates from around the state influenced the state Democratic platform and resolutions process to produce the most progressive platform in the nation. The fact that establishment Democrats on the state level did nothing to affirm or promote that platform does not negate its power or importance. We fully intend to hold all who call themselves Democrats to supporting that platform over the next four years, and we call on you to do the same.

As the Mercer County Progressive Alliance moves on to its next phase, we want to thank all of you who have liked and followed this page; supported us by word, coin, or action; and voted your conscience. You gave us hope when we felt we were a tiny band of liberals and democratic socialists afloat in a raging sea of conservatives and alt-right adherents. Instead, we discovered that we have more allies than we ever imagined. Even though we all may feel thoroughly discouraged at the moment, we can't let ourselves surrender to hopelessness. That's why the MCPA has plans for the future and hope that you will join with us as we seek to bring about not just change, but positive change.

11/02/2016

Election day is only six days away! If you are voting in West Virginia for the first time, some form of ID will be required. You may use any of the following as ID: your West Virginia photo ID or driver's license, copy of a current utility bill, copy of a current bank statement, copy of a current paycheck, copy of a current government check, copy of other current government document that shows your name and address.

If you need a ride to your polling location to vote early (until Nov.8) or to vote on election day (Nov. 8), please send us a message and we'll make sure you get there!

10/28/2016

The ACLU prepared this Know Your Rights resource for election season in response to heightened concern regarding voter intimidation at polling places.

10/27/2016

The MCPA has three of these sturdy, weatherproof BLM signs for sale @ $12 each. Two of the signs are certified as union-made. :-)

We also have many more progressive-themed items to sell as part of an ongoing fundraiser. Look for more photos and descriptions in the coming days.

If you are interested in buying, shoot us a message.