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Citizen Action Group Blog   October 24, 2022
Crystal Good & Emily Thompson: 2022 Paul Nyden & Don Marsh Public Service Awardees
The 2022 Don Marsh & Paul Nyden Public Service Award was presented to two individuals committed to the furtherance of justice and equity in our state, our country and our world: Crystal Good, an Affrilachian artist, social advocate, digital media entrepreneur, founder, publisher and Editor of Black By God the West Virginian, and the fiercely committed reproductive and social equity advocate, Emily Thompson, Director of Organizing for Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic.  More

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 23, 2022
2022 Awards Picnic: Photos, Video, and More
We had a great time on Thursday, Sept. 15th at Little Creek Park for our 2022 Awards Picnic. The temperature was delicious, as was the food, the games were fun, and the music was just lovely. See pictures from the picnic, our livestreamed video of the music and awards ceremony, a full list of our sponsors and read more about our outstanding awardees here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 22, 2022
Groups Gathered for Jan 6 Justice: Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally
[VIDEO] Rise Up WV, WV Common Defense, WV Citizens Action Group and others gathered Friday Oct. 21st from noon until 1:00 PM in front of the WV State Capitol river side steps for a rally to speak out for Justice, our Freedoms, and Our Vote. More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert   October 20, 2022
Jan 6 Justice: Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally – Oct. 21st at Noon
Join members from Rise Up WV, WV Common Defense, WV Citizens Action Group and others in a Justice, Our Freedoms and Our Vote rally on Friday Oct. 21st from noon until 1:00 PM, in front of the WV State Capitol river side steps, for a rally as part of a national week of action. More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 13, 2022
Kanawha County Candidate Forum on Health Care and Health Equity – Oct. 18th, 6PM
You are cordially invited to attend and participate in our Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity Candidate Forum for the Kanawha County region, on Tuesday, Oct. 18th, from 5-8:30 PM. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality

Action Alert Julie Archer October 13, 2022
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 8! Check your registration status ASAP. The deadline to register or update your registration is Tuesday, October 18. More
Issues: Voting

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 12, 2022
Advocates Converged in DC Calling for Executive Action on Drug Prices from HHS Sec. Becerra
Advocates from across the nation, including from West Virginia, converged outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 6 to remind Secretary Xavier Becerra that he has the power to help lower drug prices for Americans right now, and make medicines affordable in ways the Inflation Reduction Act cannot, using existing executive authorities. More
Issues: Inequality, Prescription Drug Prices

Action Alert CAG October 11, 2022
Advancing Environmental Justice through the Inflation Reduction Act
Many of the provisions have a finite amount of funding. Join us for a panel discussion to make sure you're leveraging all of the benefits of the IRA. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families

Action Alert CAG October 11, 2022
Failure is Impossible – West Virginia’s Struggle for Women’s Suffrage
Come see “Failure is Impossible” and celebrate one of the most important events in the history of West Virginia and the nation! More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 5, 2022
Women’s Wave
Join us at the Capitol to hold signs and rally together for Reproductive Rights! More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 5, 2022
Monongalia County Candidate Forum on Health Care – Oct. 11th, 6PM
You are cordially invited to attend and participate in our Virtual Candidate Forum for the Monongalia County region, on the topic of Health Care, on Tuesday, Oct. 11th, from 6-7:30 PM. More
Issues: Healthcare

Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 4, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Advocates to Converge in DC to Call for Executive Action on Drug Prices from HHS Sec. Becerra
Advocates from across the nation, including from West Virginia, will converge outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 6 to remind Secretary Xavier Becerra that he has the power to help lower drug prices for Americans right now More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Prescription Drug Prices

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 3, 2022
Sign Our Petition! Make Meds Affordable NOW!
Help us to reach Sec. Becerra with your signatures and your health care stories, to drive home the urgent need of millions of people across the country. We must put #PatientsOverProfits and #MakeMedsAffordable NOW! More
Issues: Inequality, Prescription Drug Prices

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 30, 2022
Rock The Vote 2022, South Charleston HS – Oct. 5th, 9AM
Join us Oct. 5th at 9am, at South Charleston High School, for this Rock The Vote 2022 event! Students can meet their Kanawha Co. Candidates & register to vote. More
Issues: Voting, Voting Rights

Action Alert CAG September 29, 2022
Denial Defeaters: How to Fight Health Insurance Claim Denials and Win – Oct. 2nd, 6PM EST
Even if you have never had a claim denied, join People's Action on Sunday October 2nd at 6PM EST to learn what to do if it happens to you or a loved one. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG September 28, 2022
“2022 and the Climate Crisis — What Just Happened, and What’s Ahead?” – Oct. 3rd, 7PM
What will this new legislation mean for the State of West Virginia, the United States of America, and the planet? More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 28, 2022
Wood County Candidate Forum on Health Care – Oct. 4th, 6PM
You are cordially invited to attend and participate in our Virtual Candidate Forum for the Wood County region, on the topic of Health Care, on Tuesday, Oct. 4th, from 6-7:30 PM. More
Issues: Healthcare, Voting, Voting Rights

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG September 28, 2022
Historic Climate Legislation Passed – An IRA Summary
West Virginians will benefit from the IRA through money-saving incentives and support for communities making the change to clean energy. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families

Action Alert CAG September 28, 2022
Don’t Sacrifice West Virginia’s Rights to Fair and Equal Protections Under Federal Law
"We're calling on Congressional leadership to put a stop to this reckless and unfair legislation. Send a message to Congress now that fast-tracking the Mountain Valley Pipeline would deprive West Virginians of the right to fair and equal treatment under federal law. Tell them to keep the Energy Independence and Security Act out of the budget continuing resolution." More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment

Action Alert CAG September 26, 2022
Energy, Jobs, and Justice Candidate Forum at WVU – Sept. 29, 6:30PM
Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance and friends for a candidate forum on Thursday, September 29th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment