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Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 2, 2021
Deep Canvass Institute: August Training Series!!
Deep canvassing is deeply connected to our broader vision of “building a bigger we,” and a government and society that cares for all.  More

Action Alert CAG August 2, 2021
Recess Can Wait – Our Democracy Can’t: For the People Act Rally w/ State Legislators at the Capitol
This Tuesday, August 3rd at 12 pm ET, join state legislators from around the country for the #RecessCanWait Rally outside of the Capitol to Congress to stay in session until they pass the #ForThePeopleAct. More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 1, 2021
National Moral Monday Action in Washington DC
Join the @UniteThePoor for a nonviolent moral protest focused on the #ForThePeopleAct and led by @RevDrBarber and other religious leaders with poor and low-wage workers. More

Press Release   July 31, 2021
WV Navigator Hosting Two Health Insurance Enrollment Events
Dramatic changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have made it possible for many more WV residents to get affordable health insurance but the deadline to enroll is fast approaching! More

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 30, 2021
WV Leaders Highlight How High Drug Prices Hurt Seniors and the Need for Rx Drug Reform
Protect Our Care "Medicare 56th Birthday" press conference More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices

Press Release CAG July 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Care Launches Ad in West Virginia and Other States in Seven-Figure Campaign Calling for Action To Lower Drug Prices
Protect Our Care launched its second digital ad in West Virginia as part of a seven-figure campaign about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 29, 2021
CHARLESTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event
Any West Virginia resident will be able to come to the event to get free enrollment or re-enrollment help for Marketplace plans. More
Issues: Healthcare

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 29, 2021
HUNTINGTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event
WV for Affordable Health Care, Health Care for All WV, WV Citizen Action, First Choice Services, and WV Navigator, a federally funded non-profit program, will have their representatives available for free, in-person help. Representatives will be able to answer questions or provide enrollment help. More information is available by calling (304) 356-5834 or visiting www.acanavigator.com More
Issues: Healthcare

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 28, 2021
Care Can’t Wait: Family Meeting
Tonight she shares this with @SenatorHassan, & how it feels to care for all 3 of her daughters and not be able to work. #CareCantWait More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 28, 2021
Young WV’s For the People Week of Action: Bluefield – July 29th
Join Young WV & partners in mobilizing our communities to expand voting rights for all West Virginians More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 28, 2021
Young WV’s For the People Week of Action │ Unity for the Community: Martinsburg – July 31st
As part of the Young WV Week of Action, please join us for a day in the community of fun and togetherness. There will be sponsored activities from Proctor and Gamble and Blue Ridge CTC. FedEx Freight, NAACP and many more organizations. Raffle, face painting, bouncy houses, games & more! More
Issues: Democracy, Voting Rights

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 28, 2021
Young WV’s For the People Week of Action: Morgantown – July 30th
Join Young WV & partners in mobilizing our communities to expand voting rights for all West Virginians! More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 26, 2021
Medicare Expansion Rally – July 30th
JULY 30th: Join us in Fairmont WV as we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and call for Medicare Expansion that includes vision, dental, and hearing care. More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 26, 2021
Picnic for Paid Leave: Charleston! July 28th
Join Paid Leave Works for WV in Charleston, WV at Cato Park for free food and dessert, games for kids, and to talk about how you can help make paid leave a reality this ye More

Newsletter article Gary Zuckett July 23, 2021
New Movement Politics Director
CAG is pleased to welcome Katie Blount as our new Movement Politics Director!  Born and raised in Elkins and a graduate of WVU, she is a Mountaineer at heart.  More

Newsletter article CAG July 23, 2021
Good Trouble Vigils for Democracy
To mark the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’ passing, candlelight vigils are being hosted in both Charleston and Huntington. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Newsletter article CAG July 23, 2021
Events Galore – WV Summer Jam Tour
WV CAG worked with the expanding WV New Jobs Coalition on a six-city bus tour called the “WV Summer Jam: For The People, Jobs and CARE-a-van” More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Newsletter article Julie Archer July 23, 2021
Defending and Strengthening Democracy: Fair Courts and the For the People Act
Tell Governor Jim Justice and State Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins that West Virginia courts work for the people, not for corporate interests. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Voting Rights

Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 23, 2021
Medicare/Medicaid Rally & ACA Enrollment Events
July 30th will be the 56th anniversary of the passage of both Medicare and Medicaid. And West Virginians have until August 15, 2021, to enroll in the ACA. More
Issues: Healthcare

Newsletter article Julie Archer July 23, 2021
WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting to Host Public Hearings
Starting Tuesday, July 27th, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting will host a series of public hearings around the state to allow West Virginians to weigh in on the process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Redistricting, Voting Rights