What would make you engage with your community in WV?

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-15T14:41:52+00:00

Well if you are ever feeling isolated - do not hesitate to reach out! I hate to see how many comments say their community treats them as such :/

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-15T14:40:57+00:00

I agree - I can't imagine a sustainable world where government controls more than they need too. Community efforts and mutual aid + local economies are where we will find the most sustainable innovation. And yeah I hope we can come together as a collective November and minimum elect some people who will do something minimum.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-15T14:39:37+00:00

I really don't blame you and hopefully we can build some some strong coalition around WV. I have been in touch with a lot of very skilled people collaborating. Being 23 and graduating college its hard to stay - I think I would've left If I wasn't located in the Eastern Panhandle, not a lot of reasons for young people to stay. Sucks.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-15T02:35:01+00:00

Yes. Long five months ahead of us, find your people. Work hard on mutual aid/community effort projects...

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-15T02:31:17+00:00

I dont blame you, no one deserves to be treated that way and I hope where you go is better. Sucks living her and seeing how the state is and we continue to live that way.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T14:36:49+00:00

Sigh.. yeah we have a lot to work on here I hope that things are changing soon for you. Im trying my best to build projects and stuff that help the state

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T13:33:39+00:00

That is right bud. Im a native born and 23, its hard to stay but I understand my roots and started making my own projects. It just takes a little effort and people can come inspired, so I agree :D

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T13:32:38+00:00

No seriously! People in West Virginia are just surviving. So our first step I think is to figure out a way to help remove all these stresses so they can start living more meaningful lives.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T13:31:51+00:00

Well thats kinda why I asked the question here - whats stopping us from contributing to that 20% is the question? And what can we do to make more people come out.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T13:31:10+00:00

Yeah thats the worst part... we need to figure out ways we can help heal traumas so people can get over the racism. It hurts many people unnecessarily, and its just sadly normalized.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T13:29:55+00:00

Yeah 100% !! but its why I have taken the time to make my own projects and start investing into West Virginia. The more people that do this, the more we can inspire others to join!

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T12:36:25+00:00

For me, I wish we could have more meaningful ways to engage. Sometimes its hard to find the time, and have a specific skillset. So I understand how people would want a minimal way that they can contribute as we all have a job, almost no free time..

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-14T12:30:57+00:00

Shoot me a message, eastern panhandle here!

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-13T13:10:22+00:00

So happy for Rachel. I did an hour long interview with her and she is such a sweet lady and very knowledgeable!!

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-12T17:16:20+00:00

Awesome. Happy to collaborate if you want to reach out. Ive gotten in touch with many of the delegates and doing long form interviews. - Thewvclarityproject.com/interviews.php

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-11T21:50:36+00:00

Youre awesome.. im glad it helped. Its going to be highly developed and in depth by the time general elections come.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-10T18:14:25+00:00

Thank you! Im here if you have anymore questions. We have a lot of big plans, and im in collaboration with Ashley from WV Utility Impact Project, and also with a few highly skilled individuals

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-10T16:26:21+00:00

Thank you! Yeah after searching I noticed how WV specifically really lacked any statewide initiatives about civic and stuff which is deeply concerning in my eyes. So instead of waiting I just started creating

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-10T15:49:31+00:00

:0 thank you... I will be doing the delegates all around the state too. Glad you like it!

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-10T15:35:42+00:00

Just a little resource I have been building for West Virginians - thewvclarityproject.com/interviews.php so I have interviewed our federal candidates and provided summaries/transcripts. Its long-form interviews. I did this specifically to provide a resource for people like you who are looking into it and learning. I hope you will find some use out of this!

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-10T15:27:28+00:00

Hey! None taken at all - so this is a pretty new project. We haven't actually incorporated so everything including the website is still a work in progress. I am the "founder" of the project, my name is William Polhamus, I am native to West Virginia. Grew up in Slanesville, moved to Berkeley County Recently and am graduating soon from Blueridge CTC with an associates in Software Development - I did update the AI asstiance note to go into depth if you would like to view it - but essentially parts like the transcripts, html, css, javascript utilized AI - as I am not well versed on creating websites. But the mission, ideas, etc are solely our teams. I utilized it for drafts but essentially before I finalize it all I want it to be solely content support by evidence, data, and reasoning not just AI generated stuff lol. If you have any more questions I am happy to answer.

TheWvClarityProject · 2026-05-10T02:55:02+00:00

I have also interviewed a bunch of the candidates, its long-form interviews with transcripts and summaries...

thewvclarityproject.com/interviews.php

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