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Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 5, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: AMERICA’S BILLIONAIRES GOT $1 TRILLION RICHER LAST YEAR
Sources: Forbes, "The World's Real-Time Billionaires, Today's Winners and Losers," accessed Dec. 31, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021 More

Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 5, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Remembrance Vigil on Jan 6th Among More than 175 Events Across the Country
Charleston, WV— January 6, 2022 marks one year since a faction of elected officials incited armed right-wing militants to attack the U.S. Capitol.  More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 3, 2022
Winter Care Fair – Donation Drive
The Winter Care Fair will be on January 15, 2022 at 2pm. There will be a hot lunch, coffee and cocoa, harm reduction supplies and recovery information, wound care, menstrual products, and more. More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 2, 2022
January 6 Vigil for Democracy – Virtual
January 6 was a violent and deadly attack against all Americans – against our country, our democracy, and our freedom as voters. More

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG December 26, 2021
WV Orgs and others across the country respond to Sen. Manchin’s decision with public statements in support of Build Back Better
"The expanded CTC allowed families to feel as if they were finally able to breathe a little easier, and Senator Manchin's announcement yesterday was devastating, especially so close to the holidays." - Amy Jo Hutchison, Organizer and Movement Builder, Rattle the Windows More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Workers

Action Alert Julie Archer December 23, 2021
The Foundation of Our Democracy: Fair and Impartial Courts
we must keep the pressure on our Senators to pass bold democracy reform at the federal level that will protect and strengthen our freedom to vote, while continuing the fight at the state level to ensure that our courts are free from political and special interest influence and can protect our rights and guard against abuses of power. Double your impact with a year-end donation to keep us fighting for free, fair, and safe elections and fair and impartial courts. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Voting Rights

Citizen Action Group Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 23, 2021
Photo Gallery: Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office 12.20.2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office December 20, 2021 More

Action Alert CAG December 20, 2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare

Press Release CAG December 20, 2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally @ Sen. Manchin’s Office 12.20.2021 4 PM
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG December 20, 2021
WVCAG Fundraiser at the Empty Glass – 1/6/2022
Swingstein and Robin, a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano, will be giving at least 50% of tips each week to local nonprofits! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Press Release CAG December 16, 2021
PEOPLE’S ACTION: Manchin, Prove You Support Families
“The Senate should pass both the Build Back Better Act and critical voting rights legislation as fast as possible.” More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Newsletter article CAG December 14, 2021
I was dead in a helicopter – A WV Health Care Story
His out-of-pocket costs were in excess of $30,000, which is more than many working West Virginians earn in a year. More
Issues: Economy, Healthcare, Workers

Action Alert CAG December 14, 2021
Call Sen. Manchin – We Need Climate in BBB!
TODAY, take part in a statewide call and social media storm day on the climate provisions in the Build Back Better Act. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 13, 2021
VIDEO Now Available – 2021 Virtual HEALTH CARE Summit
This event was hosted in partnership with West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, and West Virginia Citizen Action. More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices

Newsletter CAG December 13, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 13: Winter 2021
In this Winter 2021 edition of the Capital Eye: Winter is Coming - a 2021 Review & Goals for 2022 (pg 1), Legislative Forecast (pg 2), Health Care for All WV - Health Care Legislative Agenda (pg 4), WV for Democracy - Freedom to Vote Act (pg 5), WV New Jobs Coalition - Connecting with West Virginians (pg 6), Redistricting and Fair Maps - (pg 7), Our New Legislative and Congressional Maps: What New Districts Are You In? (pg 8), Share Your Health Care Stories (pg 9), We Need to Build Back Bolder (pg 10) More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Press Release CAG December 13, 2021
“Build Back Better is Good for West Virginia” say Residents Bike Touring Charleston to Highlight Benefits December 13-14
The many people and places on this bike tour tell one story, the Build Back Better Act is good for West Virginia, and Congress should pass this life saving legislation in 2021.  More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG December 12, 2021
Legislative Forecast
The Legislative session is just around the corner! As 2021 comes to a close here are some issues we expect. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment

Press Release CAG December 9, 2021
Mindy Salango Rx Drug Congressional Testimony – Dec. 10th at 10AM
Local resident Mindy Salango, who is a Type 1 diabetic, is available to discuss her upcoming testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Friday, December 10th. Mindy will speak to her experience as a consumer who struggles to afford the high price of her insulin medication. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare

Press Release CAG December 8, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: “Hey Joe” climate action music video features crowds across West Virginia and beyond singing to Manchin to support Build Back Better Act
“The music video is an offbeat attempt to get Manchin's attention and to bring a little musical and cultural focus to the significance of the Build Back Better Act’s sweeping climate initiatives,” said Douglas John Imbrogno of the AMP Media Project More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families

Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer December 6, 2021
Where and How to View WV’s New Legislative and Congressional Maps
The new legislative and congressional maps can be viewed in various formats. The maps reflect the districts for elected offices beginning in the 2022 election. Which new districts are you in? More
Issues: Elections, Redistricting, Voting