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Action Alert CAG July 29, 2016
Take Back Our Democracy
This is our chance to be heard. Tell Senator Manchin we need his support for the We the People package and the Fair Elections Now Act. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert Ciera Pennington July 12, 2016
Spread the word about Young WV
The Young WV Power Building Conference will give young individuals a chance to let our voices be heard, a chance for us to make real and lasting change here in our beautiful state. If you're between the ages of 15 and 25 or know someone in that age range, please consider coming and/or sharing. More
Issues: Event, Our children our future

Action Alert Ciera Pennington July 11, 2016
Register for a Civic Engagement Workshop in your area
From election law 101 to organizing candidate forums to voter registration drives to knocking doors, come learn how to get involved in the November election in a non-partisan way at a Civic Engagement Workshop near you. More
Issues: Event, Our children our future

Action Alert Ciera Pennington June 28, 2016
WV Flood Relief Resources
The response to the recent flooding has been overwhelming all across the state. Thousands are donating money, supplies, and time to help our fellow mountaineers affected by the flooding. If you're looking for ways to plug-in to relief efforts, here are a few resources. More

Action Alert Ciera Pennington June 27, 2016
WV Flood Donation Locations
Find WV flood relief donation centers near you. More

Action Alert CAG June 22, 2016
Stop Payday Predators
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released proposed rules that, if strengthened, could rein in the worst abuses of payday and car-title lending. Thankfully West Virginia protects its citizens against abusive payday loans, but the CFPB still needs to hear from you. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington June 10, 2016
Don’t shutdown my state!
Alongside a group of partners, we are launching a last minute campaign called #dontshutdownmystate. This is our last chance to tell the legislature about the real consequences of a government shutdown in West Virginia. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington June 9, 2016
Stand up for Fayette County’s frack waste ban!
This Friday, June 10th at 10am, the Fayette County Commission's historic ban on oil and gas waste disposal is being challenged by EQT Corporation. EQT is seeking a permanent injunction against the ordinance to make these kind of county-wide bans unenforceable. We will be doing our best to make sure our ordinance stands, to set a precedent in Fayette County that will uphold other county's rights to enact similar ordinances. But we need your help! More
Issues: Event, Fracking, Pollution

Action Alert Ciera Pennington May 23, 2016
2016 Spring Fling: Purchase your tickets by 5/27
You are invited to an evening of fun with West Virginia Citizen Action Group and friends! To reserve your seat(s), please purchase your ticket(s) or sponsorship by Friday, May 27th. You can also reserve your seat(s) by emailing ciera@wvcag.org and paying at the door. More
Issues: Event

Action Alert CAG May 23, 2016
Restore the Voting Rights Act
Senator Manchin is one of only two Democrats in the Senate who has not co-sponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). We must take action and ask the Senator to support this important legislation now! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert Ciera Pennington May 13, 2016
No child left hungry
Kids shouldn’t have to go hungry – that’s a no-brainer, right? We thought so too, until we saw the House Education and Workforce Committee’s draft of the bill to reauthorize the children’s nutrition programs. More
Issues: Inequality, Kids and families

Press Release CAG May 11, 2016
Special Interests Win in Supreme Court Takeover
Wealthy special interests groups pulled off another victory in a West Virginia Supreme Court race. After spending more than $2 million in support of Beth Walker’s candidacy, these anonymous groups have duplicated the feat Don Blankenship pulled off 12 years ago. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert CAG May 9, 2016
Don’t forget to vote…twice!
Don't forget we want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot; the deadline is tomorrow! After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials tomorrow, May 10th in West Virginia's primary election! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert Ciera Pennington May 4, 2016
Join us at our 2016 Spring Fling!
You're invited to an evening of fun with West Virginia Citizen Action Group and friends on Friday, June 3rd at our 2016 Spring Fling! We'll have music, food, and lots of fun. More
Issues: Event

Action Alert Ciera Pennington April 29, 2016
Take Action for a Common Sense Solution for WV
Legislators are actively discussing our state budget in preparation for the upcoming Special Session. Will you take two minutes and ask your Senator(s) to support working families with a state Earned Income Tax Credit? More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Fair taxation, Inequality, Kids and families

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 29, 2016
James A. Haught: Liberals are the future
In the chaotic presidential campaign, the remarkable popularity of Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders spotlights a large, not-always-recognized vein of liberal political sympathy in America. Suddenly, the L-word is popular again -- not an embarrassment to be avoided. That’s great, I think, because progressives have been the driving force behind most social improvements in western civilization. More

Action Alert CAG April 28, 2016
It’s time to vote…twice!
We want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot. After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 22, 2016
Judicial Public Financing: Moving Away from Corruption in the Courtroom
Our state’s judicial public financing system has given voters the ability to choose a judiciary that is truly independent because publicly financed candidates don’t have to rely on support from lawyers and special interest contributors who frequently have cases before the court. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert Ciera Pennington April 12, 2016
Your Invitation to the only WV Showings of “Where to Invade Next”
WV CAG is partnering with the WV International Film Festival to bring you Michael Moore’s newest documentary, Where to Invade Next. Opening night is this Friday, April 15th at 6 pm! We’ll have a panel discussion after the showing to talk about the issues brought up by the film. Come join us! More
Issues: Event, Inequality, Kids and families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington April 9, 2016
Time for a real solution
With WV American Water announcing that they plan to seek another rate increase, the Kanawha County Commission is planning to talk about water rates at its next meeting! The Commission has already said they oppose the hike! This is our opportunity to thank them for their support and to ask them to make a move for a real solution - taking back our water system! More
Issues: Event, Water