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Newsletter article December 21, 2024
Hydrogen has brought subsidized false promises
In recent months, the Appalachian Regional “Clean” Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), and hydrogen more broadly, has received praise from industry leaders and elected and appointed officials. However, what ARCH2 puts on the table is another taxpayer-funded false solution that fails to address West Virginia’s economic and environmental woes. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Hydrogen has brought subsidized false promises
In recent months, the Appalachian Regional “Clean” Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), and hydrogen more broadly, has received praise from industry leaders and elected and appointed officials. However, what ARCH2 puts on the table is another taxpayer-funded false solution that fails to address West Virginia’s economic and environmental woes. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
WVEC Sets Legislative Priorities at Annual Retreat
In September, West Virginia Environmental Council’s member groups and other interested citizens from across the state met at Tygart Lake State Park for our annual retreat. Approximately 50 attendees heard presentations, discussed emerging environmental issues facing our Mountain State, and played a crucial role in shaping our 2025 legislative priorities. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment
WVEC Sets Legislative Priorities at Annual Retreat
In September, West Virginia Environmental Council’s member groups and other interested citizens from across the state met at Tygart Lake State Park for our annual retreat. Approximately 50 attendees heard presentations, discussed emerging environmental issues facing our Mountain State, and played a crucial role in shaping our 2025 legislative priorities. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
West Virginia on the Frontlines: Join Us in the Fight for Climate Action
We have always been on the frontlines of environmental and public health crises in West Virginia. From the perforation of our landscape from oil and gas extraction over the past 160 years to the rapid development of the coal industry over the past 140 years, our water sources, air, and health have consistently borne the cost of this “progress.” As a result, we’ve also seen a middle class emergence and gradual erasure here. The prospect of economic stability for our families keeps these industries afloat. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
West Virginia on the Frontlines: Join Us in the Fight for Climate Action
We have always been on the frontlines of environmental and public health crises in West Virginia. From the perforation of our landscape from oil and gas extraction over the past 160 years to the rapid development of the coal industry over the past 140 years, our water sources, air, and health have consistently borne the cost of this “progress.” As a result, we’ve also seen a middle class emergence and gradual erasure here. The prospect of economic stability for our families keeps these industries afloat. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
Hydrogen, carbon injection, and more government-sanctioned pollution, oh my!
While people around the world were still distracted by the results of the November election, the Appalachian Regional [Dirty] Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) hosted an “open house” as a first attempt at direct engagement with the public on their proposed development in the region. After two years of the project being public, developers held the open house at West Virginia State University in Institute, in a county with zero ARCH2 sites since Chemours and TC Energy pulled out of ARCH2. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Hydrogen, carbon injection, and more government-sanctioned pollution, oh my!
While people around the world were still distracted by the results of the November election, the Appalachian Regional [Dirty] Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) hosted an “open house” as a first attempt at direct engagement with the public on their proposed development in the region. After two years of the project being public, developers held the open house at West Virginia State University in Institute, in a county with zero ARCH2 sites since Chemours and TC Energy pulled out of ARCH2. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
The Only Way Through is Together: Updates on the Organizing Revival
As John Green wrote in The Anthropocene Reviewed, “The only way out is through. And the only good way through is together.” Never has that been more poignant or true than in this moment. In the aftermath of this year’s election, we’re bracing for cuts, rollbacks, and deregulation. The issues we face—rising energy costs, the fight for affordable healthcare, the need for clean air, good jobs, and protecting the vulnerable—won’t fix themselves. And the forces pushing against progress are counting on us to feel overwhelmed, divided, and powerless. But here’s the thing: We are powerful together. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
The Only Way Through is Together: Updates on the Organizing Revival
As John Green wrote in The Anthropocene Reviewed, “The only way out is through. And the only good way through is together.” Never has that been more poignant or true than in this moment. In the aftermath of this year’s election, we’re bracing for cuts, rollbacks, and deregulation. The issues we face—rising energy costs, the fight for affordable healthcare, the need for clean air, good jobs, and protecting the vulnerable—won’t fix themselves. And the forces pushing against progress are counting on us to feel overwhelmed, divided, and powerless. But here’s the thing: We are powerful together. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
Cover Our Care! End Health Care Denials
Virtually every family in the U.S. has experienced the outrage of having a doctor prescribe a treatment or medication only to have an insurance company get in the way. We see and feel the anger people are feeling. We want to unite people to channel this private pain into advocating for constructive policy change in a nonviolent, powerful way. Our Care Over Cost program meets this challenge. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Cover Our Care! End Health Care Denials
Virtually every family in the U.S. has experienced the outrage of having a doctor prescribe a treatment or medication only to have an insurance company get in the way. We see and feel the anger people are feeling. We want to unite people to channel this private pain into advocating for constructive policy change in a nonviolent, powerful way. Our Care Over Cost program meets this challenge. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
A Milestone Moment: 50 Years of Citizen Action!
Our 50th Anniversary Celebration is on Saturday, January 11th, at the WV Culture Center. Join us to reflect on the work we’ve done together, look to the future, and spend time with friends old and new. A highlight will be the presentation of the first Norm Steenstra Spirit Award by the Dunn Foundation to a deserving recipient to who embodies the spirit and dedication Norm brought to his work at WV Citizen Action. More
Issues: Environment
A Milestone Moment: 50 Years of Citizen Action!
Our 50th Anniversary Celebration is on Saturday, January 11th, at the WV Culture Center. Join us to reflect on the work we’ve done together, look to the future, and spend time with friends old and new. A highlight will be the presentation of the first Norm Steenstra Spirit Award by the Dunn Foundation to a deserving recipient to who embodies the spirit and dedication Norm brought to his work at WV Citizen Action. More
Issues: Environment
Newsletter article October 17, 2024
Upcoming Events
Get Out the Vote for for Clean Water, Good Jobs, and Healthy Communities. Helping Hour with Swingstein & Robin - Oct. 24th Supporting WV CAG. WV CAG’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 11th at the WV Culture Center. More details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Upcoming Events
Get Out the Vote for for Clean Water, Good Jobs, and Healthy Communities. Helping Hour with Swingstein & Robin - Oct. 24th Supporting WV CAG. WV CAG’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 11th at the WV Culture Center. More details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Clean Energy Snake Oil in Mingo County
A New York-based company with a history of failed energy projects is proposing to build the world's largest ammonia plant in Mingo County. This is a grave threat to all of us, especially the people of Gilbert and the surrounding communities. More
Issues: Environment
Clean Energy Snake Oil in Mingo County
A New York-based company with a history of failed energy projects is proposing to build the world's largest ammonia plant in Mingo County. This is a grave threat to all of us, especially the people of Gilbert and the surrounding communities. More
Issues: Environment
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare (Dis)Advantage
September was a busy month for our healthcare team! We have been working hard to ensure folks know where to go to get accurate information regarding Medicare (dis) Advantage during the open enrollment period. We are scheduling more in-person community events to get beyond the hype around these plans. More
Issues: Healthcare
Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare (Dis)Advantage
September was a busy month for our healthcare team! We have been working hard to ensure folks know where to go to get accurate information regarding Medicare (dis) Advantage during the open enrollment period. We are scheduling more in-person community events to get beyond the hype around these plans. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
ARCH2 (Dis)engagement Continues to Fail West Virginians
No energy project should develop in our state without meaningful input from community members. Engagement cannot be a closed-off webinar with no questions, commentary, or discussion. Even more, engagement cannot be an afterthought to check the boxes of the simple engagement expected by the DOE and dismiss community concerns. If this concerns you, get involved with our climate program! More
Issues: Energy, Environment
ARCH2 (Dis)engagement Continues to Fail West Virginians
No energy project should develop in our state without meaningful input from community members. Engagement cannot be a closed-off webinar with no questions, commentary, or discussion. Even more, engagement cannot be an afterthought to check the boxes of the simple engagement expected by the DOE and dismiss community concerns. If this concerns you, get involved with our climate program! More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
AEP Rate Hikes – Not Done Yet!
While Appalachian Power claims they need more money for fuel and infrastructure, we’ve pushed back, highlighting that energy efficiency and renewables could lower costs and make the state’s energy future more sustainable. We'll keep fighting and continue intervening in cases before the PSC. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
AEP Rate Hikes – Not Done Yet!
While Appalachian Power claims they need more money for fuel and infrastructure, we’ve pushed back, highlighting that energy efficiency and renewables could lower costs and make the state’s energy future more sustainable. We'll keep fighting and continue intervening in cases before the PSC. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Not-So Special Session Wraps Up Three Weeks Before Election
The governor didn’t get his entire 5% additional cut to the personal income tax but, he did get a 2% reduction. Addressing child care for working families received lip service. A rushed nuclear waste bill passed with lots of questions, and few answers. However, there was some good for our farmers and emergency medical services. Details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Not-So Special Session Wraps Up Three Weeks Before Election
The governor didn’t get his entire 5% additional cut to the personal income tax but, he did get a 2% reduction. Addressing child care for working families received lip service. A rushed nuclear waste bill passed with lots of questions, and few answers. However, there was some good for our farmers and emergency medical services. Details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Life and Death on the Ballot: Vote No on Amendment 1 in November
The same government that allows people to get sick in the name of profits won’t allow them to end their lives with dignity and on their own terms. The supposedly “pro-life” rationale is also contradicted by the unnecessary endorsement of capital punishment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Life and Death on the Ballot: Vote No on Amendment 1 in November
The same government that allows people to get sick in the name of profits won’t allow them to end their lives with dignity and on their own terms. The supposedly “pro-life” rationale is also contradicted by the unnecessary endorsement of capital punishment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Newsletter article August 27, 2024
Join WVEC’s Annual Meeting: Shape WV’s Environmental Future
Registration for the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) Annual Meeting is open. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, your voice and ideas matter. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and vote on their legislative priorities and meet the minds behind the efforts. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Join WVEC’s Annual Meeting: Shape WV’s Environmental Future
Registration for the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) Annual Meeting is open. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, your voice and ideas matter. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and vote on their legislative priorities and meet the minds behind the efforts. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Join us to learn about Medicare (dis)Advantage ahead of open enrollment
Do you have questions about all of the ads and messaging you are seeing about Medicare Advantage plans? Are you or your loved ones considering enrolling in Medicare during the open enrollment period? Let WV Citizen Action and Physicians for a National Health Plan help you understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages. More
Issues: Healthcare
Join us to learn about Medicare (dis)Advantage ahead of open enrollment
Do you have questions about all of the ads and messaging you are seeing about Medicare Advantage plans? Are you or your loved ones considering enrolling in Medicare during the open enrollment period? Let WV Citizen Action and Physicians for a National Health Plan help you understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
People’s Action Strategic Planning Session Update and Direct Action
In July, I joined healthcare organizers from across the country gathered in Minneapolis to share what we are doing to build our base and raise awareness in our communities. We looked to the future and made plans to continue the vital work of bringing power to the people! We ended the weekend with a Care Over Cost direct action in front of UnitedHealth Group Headquarters. More
Issues: Healthcare
People’s Action Strategic Planning Session Update and Direct Action
In July, I joined healthcare organizers from across the country gathered in Minneapolis to share what we are doing to build our base and raise awareness in our communities. We looked to the future and made plans to continue the vital work of bringing power to the people! We ended the weekend with a Care Over Cost direct action in front of UnitedHealth Group Headquarters. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
CAG Welcomes New Team Member Morgan King
I’m so excited to join the team at CAG focused on climate and energy. I'll be working on a range of issues affecting West Virginian communities, like petrochemicals, hydrogen, CCUS, community air monitoring, and more! We cannot achieve climate justice or a just transition with only technological solutions — community needs must be prioritized. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
CAG Welcomes New Team Member Morgan King
I’m so excited to join the team at CAG focused on climate and energy. I'll be working on a range of issues affecting West Virginian communities, like petrochemicals, hydrogen, CCUS, community air monitoring, and more! We cannot achieve climate justice or a just transition with only technological solutions — community needs must be prioritized. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Poll Workers Power Our Democracy
WV CAG is partnering with Power the Polls this election cycle to recruit a new wave of poll workers. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to give back to your community, support your neighbors, and be part of the democratic process. Join us in making sure our polls — and our democracy — are accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Poll Workers Power Our Democracy
WV CAG is partnering with Power the Polls this election cycle to recruit a new wave of poll workers. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to give back to your community, support your neighbors, and be part of the democratic process. Join us in making sure our polls — and our democracy — are accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Empowering West Virginians: Organizing Revival Update
The Organizing Revival is a commitment to doubling our base in two years, leaning in to becoming a member-led organization, and dedicating ourselves to knocking on doors, meeting people where they are, and giving them the tools they need to solve problems in their own backyards. We’re proud to say we’re chipping away at it. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy
Empowering West Virginians: Organizing Revival Update
The Organizing Revival is a commitment to doubling our base in two years, leaning in to becoming a member-led organization, and dedicating ourselves to knocking on doors, meeting people where they are, and giving them the tools they need to solve problems in their own backyards. We’re proud to say we’re chipping away at it. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy
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