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Action Alert CAG November 11, 2022
Post-Election VIRTUAL Debrief – 11/15 at 5:30PM
You're invited to join Rise Up WV & Young WV Forward for a VIRTUAL post-election debrief on Nov. 11/15 at 5:30PM. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert CAG November 11, 2022
Demand a DEP public hearing on the Ethylene Oxide Title V permit renewal at the Union Carbide plant in Institute! – by 4PM 11/14
Please take this quick action by Monday, November 14th at 4pm (Eastern) to send a letter to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to request a public hearing on the Union Carbide-Institute Ethylene Oxide permit renewal. More
Issues: Environment

Action Alert CAG November 10, 2022
CONNECT: How 40 Local Governments in our Region are Reuniting for Climate Action
They will highlight the geographic and demographic diversity of their network that includes high-capacity, early adopter, and low-income communities. More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 31, 2022
Early Voting Rally: A Stroll to the Polls in Huntington, WV – Nov. 5th, 11AM
Help encourage the community to take advantage of Cabell County's last Early Voting Day! Free parking across from the courthouse. A short stroll to the polls in safe groups will also be available. More
Issues: Voting

Action Alert CAG October 31, 2022
Free Talk on the Historic New Climate Bill – Nov 5th, 11am
Free Talk on the Historic New Climate Bill - Saturday, November 5th from 11 am to noon in room 311A in the Kanawha Public Library. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families

Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 31, 2022
Don’t Ghost the Election. Make Your Plan to Vote
Make a plan to vote and bring your boo! Then join us and our partners in the WV Civic Engagement table to call and text fellow West Virginians to get out and vote in the 2022 election.  More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting

Action Alert Julie Archer October 26, 2022
Halloween Party to the Polls – 10/29 noon-5PM
Saturday, Oct. 29th from noon-5PM, bring the whole family to the Halloween Party to the Polls at 5 Corners on Charleston's West Side. There will be halloween treats, food by Dem 2 Bros, fun & games with Fun Fitness Kids Club, and Early Voting at the new Black Diamond Girl Scout location! More
Issues: Voting

Action Alert CAG October 25, 2022
Swingstein and Robin Benefit for WVCAG – Oct. 27, 5:30PM
Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30-7:30PM for a Swingstein and Robin musical fundraiser for WVCAG at the Empty Glass! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Newsletter   October 24, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 15: #Roevember
Election Day is just two weeks away, inflation continues to hit hard, and we continue to see the deadly effects of Climate Change. Plus, our wins in the IRA are already in jeopardy. Here's the 15th edition of our Capital Eye newsletter to share what WVCAG and friends have been doing to try to help, and how you can help, too! More
Issues: Newsletter

Action Alert   October 24, 2022
Together WV Get Out the Vote Phone & Text Banking
Join us and our partners in the WV Civic Engagement table to call and text fellow West Virginians to get out and vote in the 2022 election. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights

Newsletter article   October 24, 2022
WV New Jobs Coalition Visioning Project
This month the WV New Jobs Coalition kicked off our Visioning Project. If you or anyone you know is interested in participating, please reach out! More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert   October 24, 2022
Tell Governor Justice to Protect Child Care for Essential Workers
In less than two weeks, beginning November 1st any essential worker household with income exceeding 85% of the State Median Income will lose this critical support.   More
Issues: Economy, Families

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 24, 2022
Health Care, Candidates, and Taking Action
WVCAG and our partners have been hard at work over the last few months on a myriad of health care projects, including video interviews, educational webinars, an action in DC, and four candidate forums! More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Prescription Drug Prices

Action Alert Gary Zuckett October 24, 2022
Hold WV Electeds Accountable Too – WFP Endorsements Will Help!
WV WFP has a rigorous process for vetting candidates and voters can be sure the list vetted by the state committee is a solid one. See and share the list HERE and consider signing up for their mailings to keep abreast on progressive politics in WV and the nation. More
Issues: Elections, Voting

Action Alert CAG October 24, 2022
Are You Ready to Vote?
The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8. Make sure you are ready to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Much At Stake With Proposed Constitutional Amendments
In addition to the congressional, legislative, county and local elected offices that will appear on the ballot this November, voters must also consider four separate amendments to the state’s constitution. Here’s a refresher on what’s at stake with these proposed changes to the West Virginia Constitution.  More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Elections, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Taxes, Voting

Action Alert CAG October 24, 2022
Energy, Jobs, & Justice: Candidate Forum for Kanawha County Region – Oct. 25th, 5:30-8:30PM
Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance, Our Future West Virginia, West Virginia Citizen Action Group, West Virginia Environmental Council, and West Virginia New Jobs Coalition for a candidate forum on Tuesday, October 25th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families

Newsletter article Gary Zuckett October 24, 2022
#Roevember, Inflation & Climate in ‘22
With the 2022 elections upon us, let’s take some time to review both the damage done this year and the opportunities that lay ahead. More

Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Natalie Tennant: 2022 Si Galperin in Defense of Democracy Awardee
The 2022 Si Galperin in Defense of Democracy Award was presented to Natalie Tennant for her commitment to public service, her ongoing work to safeguard our elections and protect the freedom to vote for all Americans. More

Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer October 24, 2022
Takeiya Smith: 2022 Thomas A. Knight Excalibur Awardee
The 2022 Thomas A. Knight Excalibur Award was presented to Takeiya Smith, founder and Executive Director of Young WV Forward, for her leadership, commitment to racial, social and economic justice and working to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians. Takeiya is leading a youth and Black led movement empowering students to mobilize in their own communities to make change in the systems impacting our daily lives. More