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Citizen Action Group Blog Julie Archer December 6, 2021
Redistricting: New Maps Reinforce Need for Reform
In October, the Legislature convened in special session to draw new boundaries for state legislative and congressional districts. The outcome has only reinforced calls for establishing an independent redistricting commission rather than letting legislators draw the maps that govern their own elections. Additionally, with hyper-partisan legislative and congressional maps being adopted around the country it’s critical that we pass the Freedom to Vote Act to end partisan gerrymandering once and for all. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Representation, Redistricting, Voting Rights

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 2, 2021
We Need Your WV Health Care Stories!
Please, consider sharing your WV Health Care Story. Decisionmakers won't know our struggles unless we tell them. More
Issues: Healthcare

Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson November 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: House Democrats Pass Historic Bill To Increase Health Care Access and Affordability, Lower Drug Prices and Tax the Rich and Corporations More Fairly
In response to today’s passage of the Build Back Better Act by House Democrats in Congress today, Gary Zuckett, Exec. Director of WV Citizen Action issued the following statement... More

Action Alert CAG November 14, 2021
Call Senator Manchin to support Build Back Better
Build Back Better is coming to the Senate for a vote soon and we need our Senators to vote yes. To Contact them now and leave a message or e-mail, go to tinyurl.com/wv4bbb.  More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Press Release   November 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: WV Advocates Host Vigil to Demand Passage of the Freedom to Vote Act
Charleston residents gathered at the State Capitol to urge Senator Manchin to deliver transformative voting rights legislation to the American people before it’s too late More
Issues: Voting Rights

Action Alert   November 9, 2021
Time to Act to Protect Our Freedom to Vote
It’s urgent that the Senate acts now to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and delivers for the American people so all our voices are heard. Please take two minutes to call Senator Manchin’s office. Tell him it’s up to him to save democracy, history is watching and urge him to prioritize the Freedom to Vote Act.  More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting Rights

Press Release CAG November 5, 2021
WV Accountants Support Patriotism in Tax Code and Need for Billionaires to Pay Their Fair Share
Accountants, tax lawyers, and financial services professionals in West Virginia have voiced their support for Manchin's sentiment that billionaires and the ultra-wealthy must do their part.  More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG November 5, 2021
West Virginians who cares about the environment: Take Action!
Are you a West Virginian who cares about climate action? Use this simple form to let Senator Joe Manchin know. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families

Press Release CAG November 4, 2021
Townhall Show Benefits of the Build Back Better Act for West Virginians
Charleston W.V. — Last week, nearly 4,500 West Virginians participated in a telephone town hall on the benefits of the Build Back Better Act. The event was sponsored by West Virginia United for Social and Economic Justice.  More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG November 2, 2021
VIDEO: A visit to the Halloween Rally for Climate Action in Charleston WV, on Oct. 30, 2021
A close-up encounter with the Halloween Rally for Climate Action on Oct. 30, 2021 in Charleston WV More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 27, 2021
Letter: West Virginians Need a Medicare Dental Benefit
Letter, signed by ten leading West Virginia organizations that believe Medicare dental coverage is critical for West Virginians and that it must be included in the reconciliation package. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG October 26, 2021
Tele-Town Hall Tonight @7PM – WV workers & families need Build Back Better!
Join in the conversation by dialing (855)-756-7520 Ext.76732# More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Press Release CAG October 26, 2021
American Billionaires Got 62% Richer During Pandemic — Almost All That Wealth Growth Will Go Income-tax Free, Showing Need For Biden’s Tax Reforms & Investment Plans
Billionaires’ Collective Fortune Grew $1.8 Trillion Over 17 Months, Enough to Pay for Over Half of Biden’s Proposed $3.5 Trillion Investment in Healthcare, Education & More  More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG October 25, 2021
Expand Medicare Call-in Days: OCT 26-27th
We’re so close to a major expansion of Medicare that will benefit millions of people. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 24, 2021
Video Gallery – Freedom to Vote Act Caravan, Relay, & Rally
Video Gallery - Freedom to Vote Act Caravan, Relay, & Rally More
Issues: Voting Rights

Citizen Action Group Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 24, 2021
Photo Gallery – Freedom to Vote Act Caravan, Relay, & Rally
Freedom to Vote Act Caravan, Relay, & Rally More
Issues: Voting Rights

Citizen Action Group Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 24, 2021
Media Coverage of Freedom to Vote Act Caravan, Relay, and Rally events
Media Coverage of Freedom to Vote Act Caravan, Relay, and Rally events More
Issues: Voting Rights

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 23, 2021
Letter to Biden, President Biden Must Expand Medicare and Tax The Rich
We need Biden's forceful leadership to deliver on his popular Medicare expansion and tax fairness priorities in the Build Back Better Act. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 22, 2021
Virtual Health Care for All Summit, 10/26 and 10/27
On Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27 2021, The West Virginia Health Care for All Campaign will host a Virtual Health Care Summit. They will go over the policy agenda in detail. They will also have a panel of experts discussing critical health care issues for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare

Action Alert   October 22, 2021
Bridge to WV’s Future Rally: Charleston – Oct 28th 5:30-6:30PM
Join activists, workers, and leaders who will rally to build this bridge and advocate for a better future for all West Virginians. More