Take a Stand with Mary Ann

We dedicated the entire show to a discussion on campaign finance reform.  We start the show with and interview with Richard Saffle who is the Legislative Director of Wolf-PAC WV. During our conversation he tells us about Wolf-PAC’s plan to remove the influence money has on our democracy and why it matters to you. Join... The post Campaign Finance Reform with Richard Saffle appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

We start the show discussing the WV Supreme Court’s decision to allow for natural gas companies to deduct more post production costs per well than they had previously been allowed to deduct. This impact of this decision will probably be felt state-wide, if not industry-wide. Followed by a discussion on Don Blankenship’s lies. And then... The post Antero Lawsuit and Selina Vickers appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

This week we start the show talking about Sinclair Media and the video that has been making the rounds showing anchors from across the country reading the same script that critics say pushes a pro-trump conspiracy.  We talk about the repeal of the 80 year old regulation that has kept outside forces from taking over... The post Sinclair Media and #MeToo appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Oklahoma Democratic Party State Chair, Anna Langthorn, joins us to tell us about her incredible journey from volunteering on campaigns to being the youngest state chair to ever serve the Democratic Party. She tells us why she decided she should run for state chair and she tells us what she is doing to make the... The post Democratic Party Takeover with Anna Langthorn appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

We start the show talking about WVU President E. Gordon Gee’s expensive charter flights and the scandal surrounding them. We discuss how waste at the top trickles down to the working class, and why we need tuition-free public college. Other topics include: Marijuana reform, enticing people to move to the mountain state, and Mary Ann... The post WVU President Spending Scandal appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

This week on the show we talk about the continued teacher work stoppage in all 55 counties of West Virginia.  Why won’t the WV Senate uphold the deal made between teachers and the Governor and that the WV House passed 98-1?  Whose back do these folks really have?  Because it surely doesn’t look like they... The post 55 Stronger – WV Teacher Strike Continues! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Take a Stand with Mary Ann is Back!  For our first episode of 2018 we start the show discussing the historic statewide teacher’s work stoppage and the idea of collective bargaining rights for public employees.  We also talk about SB 474, a bill opposed by the WV Press Association, that helps hide where our money is being... The post WV Teachers #55Strong #55United appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

We are excited to welcome Jeanette Rowsey to Take A Stand With Mary Ann. Jeanette is a candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 17. She plans to go to Charleston to be a strong voice for working families. In addition to discussing Jeanett’s candidacy, we also talked about her exciting book,... The post Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates in District 17, Jeanette Rowsey appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are joined by the Executive Director of Activate Virginia, Josh Stanfield. Josh gives us the scoop on how Virginia swept up the ashes of defeat and ignited them to gain victories way beyond expectations during their November 2017 election.  Virginia Democrats managed to flip 16... The post Director of Activate Virginia, Josh Stanfield appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Executive Director of the South Central West Virginia Big Brothers Big Sisters comes on to tell us all about the recent controversy and loss of funding stemming from their decision to accept a grant for LGTB training.  West Virginia has the highest percentage of kids and teens who identify as transgender, and LGBT are at higher... The post Big Brothers Big Sisters Loses Funding for LGBT Training with Sara McDowell appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

A Country Divided Mary Ann starts the show by telling us a little bit about growing up up the holler in Cabin Creek, WV with a father born in the 1800s and a no-nonsense mother. Then we look at the seemingly false accusations by White House Chief of Staff General John Kelly that Rep. Frederica Wilson,... The post Trump Tax Plan, Kelly/Wilson Spat, and Mary Ann’s Childhood appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

We Welcome Diane Magnone to the show! Candidate for WV House District 1, Diane Magnone, joins us to talk about the dangerous influence of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in West Virginia and across the United States. What is ALEC? Who funds it?  Who benefits from it? Is it ethical or legal? We even... The post ALEC in WV with Diane Magnone appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

We welcome Benjamin Madley to the show! Happy Indigenous People’s Day AKA Columbus Day. Benjamin Madley joins the show to tell us about his award winning book, American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846-1873 about the genocide of California’s Indian/Native population.  Madley is associate professor of history, University of California, Los Angeles, where... The post The American Genocide with Benjamin Madley appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Hate Has No Home Here Mary Ann and co-host, Seth Sturm, talk about Mary Ann’s recent trip to Buckhannon, WV for a Hate Has No Home Here rally.  We talk about hate in our society.  We talk racists, drug addicts, hate for low income earners, and even hate for non-STEM degrees.  Hate is a plague... The post Tea Time 2.0 appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Mary Ann discusses campaign finance reform with Selina Vickers Selina tells us about a study that shows congress doesn’t care about your opinion unless you’re in the top 10% of earners.  She tells us about how outside interests take advantage of our political system.  And what she would like to see done in West Virginia... The post Campaign Finance Reform with Selina Vickers appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Mike Pushkin talks the Road Bond, education, and more on this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, Mary Ann is here to discuss the upcoming vote on Jim Justice’s Road Bond. Then, West Virginia House Representative for the 37th District, Mike Pushkin, joins us to... The post Take a Stand with Mike Pushkin! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

James Elam talks about the future of West Virginia on this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, Mary Ann is here to discuss Hurricane Harvey, Jim Justice, and she is joined by James Elam to talk about his ideas for the future of West... The post Harvey Response, Mooney Trash, and James Elam appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Our listeners weigh in on West Virginia’s most pressing issues on this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are taking listener call-ins to discuss some of our most recent topics on the show and to get a better understanding of some of the... The post Listener Call-ins! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Belinda Biafore addresses the future of the Democratic party on Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are joined by the West Virginia State Democratic Party Chairwoman, Belinda Biafore. Belinda is here to tell us about the process of running for office as a candidate... The post WVSDP Chairwoman, Belinda Biafore! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

West Virginia Senator Richard Ojeda tells us about his run for Congress on Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are joined by West Virginia State Senator and candidate for West Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District, Richard Ojeda. Ojeda is here to tell us more about his run for the vacant... The post Richard Ojeda is Running for Congress! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Chris Regan gives us an inside look at the West Virginia Democratic Party on Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are joined by the former Vice Chair of the West Virginia Democratic Party, Chris Regan. Chris gives us the inside scoop on the candidacy of Governor... The post Chris Regan Joins the Show! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Paula Swearengin tells us about her run against Senator Joe Manchin on Take a Stand with Mary Ann. On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are joined by Paula Swearengin to discuss her run against West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin in 2018.  Paula and Mary Ann talk about her running a campaign... The post Paula Swearengin On Her 2018 Senate Run! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Pat McGeehan is here to Take a Stand with Mary Ann!   On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we are joined by Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates (representing the 1st District) and a former candidate for the United States Senate election in West Virginia, Pat McGeehan. Pat is the... The post Pat McGeehan Joins the Show! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Johnathan Matthew Smucker is here to discuss building effective political movements on Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, Mary Ann Claytor is joined by the author of Hegemony How-To: A Roadmap for Radicals, Johnathan Matthew Smucker. Johnathan is the director of Beyond the Choir and has worked... The post Johnathan Matthew Smucker Joins the Show! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Mary Ann Claytor updates the new West Virginia budget and health care proposal on Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, Mary Ann Claytor is here to discuss how the new health care proposal, as well as the new WV budget, will affect the lives of... The post Mary Ann Takes on the New Health Care Proposal and the WV Budget appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Charlotte Pritt is here to Take a Stand with Mary Ann! On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, Mary Ann Claytor welcomes a former member of the House and Senate, as well as the former head of the Mountain Party, Charlotte Pritt. Mary Ann and Charlotte, a 2016 gubernatorial candidate, discuss the current budget... The post Mountain Party gubernatorial candidate, Charlotte Pritt! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Mary Ann Claytor was practically the only person running for office in 2016 who came out against the WV OASIS system. On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, the show begins with a discussion surrounding a new audit which finds that the flawed WV OASIS software has cost the state millions. Also,... The post Tea Time with Mary Ann! appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Russel Williams joins us to talk about the decriminalization of Cannabis.   On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, we discuss the controversial WV Supreme Court ruling allowing extraction companies to deduct post-production costs on mineral royalty payments. Also, we are joined by cancer survivor turned patient advocate, Russell Williams. After a... The post Cannabis Legalization Decriminalization with Russell Williams appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.

Vivian Stockman warns us about the dangers of mountaintop removal mining. On this episode of Take a Stand with Mary Ann, Mary Ann welcomes the Vice Director of the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition (OVEC), Vivian Stockman. Vivian is here to tell us about the damage being caused by surface mining, commonly known as mountaintop removal... The post Mountaintop Removal Mining with Vivian Stockman, Vice Director of the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition appeared first on Take a Stand with Mary Ann.