Prevent and Stop Genocide
Raising Both Money and Political Will to STOP GENOCIDE
We believe that the global community is unconditionally responsible to prevent and stop genocide. The mass killing of human beings based on national, ethnic, racial, or religious identity is profoundly intolerable; we cannot remain silent in the face of genocide. We support efforts to intervene in genocidal conflicts, such as the Darfur genocide in Sudan an ...learn more
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Created: Jan 19, 2008
Updated: Nov 21, 2009
Membership: Open
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Tri-State Citizens Mining Network was formed in 1994 by a coalition of grassroots groups and individuals concerned about the effects coal mining had on communities and the environment. The people involved recognized the need to work together to build a strong voice in the coalfield community. By working together, the groups provide mutual support for local events and share information beneficial in each group’s efforts. Tri-State was incorporated in 1999.
Major Activities:
Outreach and Education
Provide citizens groups with information and organizing assistance
Help concerned citizens prepare testimony for public hearings
Develop and conduct training workshops for members
Deliver presentations to civic clubs, universities, and other public forums
Support
Provide citizens with contact information
Inform coalfield residents about their legal rights
Assist those impacted by mining with filing complaints
Media events
Hold rallies on important coalfield issues
Conduct media tours of damaged structures, properties and water resources
Regulatory
Attend hearings and submit comments on permit applications
Coordinate meetings with regulatory agencies to advocate for just laws, regulations, and policies
Educate legislators about mining issues
Comment on proposed legislation, regulations, and policies
Litigation
Filed lawsuit to require mining companies to post sufficient bonds for reclamation cost
Major Activities:
Outreach and Education
Provide citizens groups with information and organizing assistance
Help concerned citizens prepare testimony for public hearings
Develop and conduct training workshops for members
Deliver presentations to civic clubs, universities, and other public forums
Support
Provide citizens with contact information
Inform coalfield residents about their legal rights
Assist those impacted by mining with filing complaints
Media events
Hold rallies on important coalfield issues
Conduct media tours of damaged structures, properties and water resources
Regulatory
Attend hearings and submit comments on permit applications
Coordinate meetings with regulatory agencies to advocate for just laws, regulations, and policies
Educate legislators about mining issues
Comment on proposed legislation, regulations, and policies
Litigation
Filed lawsuit to require mining companies to post sufficient bonds for reclamation cost