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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
Action Alert CAG December 13, 2024
A Unique Holiday Gift: Support Local Music and Grassroots Activism
This holiday season, give the gift of music and social change! WV Citizen Action is celebrating 50 incredible years of people power, and we invite you to be part of this milestone moment. Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the WV Culture Center. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
A Unique Holiday Gift: Support Local Music and Grassroots Activism
This holiday season, give the gift of music and social change! WV Citizen Action is celebrating 50 incredible years of people power, and we invite you to be part of this milestone moment. Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the WV Culture Center. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG November 15, 2024
Action is the Antidote to Despair
We’re not giving up. We are rising to the moment and doubling down on what really works: organizing people to drive real change at the local level. We invite you to attend one of our upcoming committee meetings or trainings. Our values, families, communities, and futures are worth fighting for. We are worth fighting for. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action is the Antidote to Despair
We’re not giving up. We are rising to the moment and doubling down on what really works: organizing people to drive real change at the local level. We invite you to attend one of our upcoming committee meetings or trainings. Our values, families, communities, and futures are worth fighting for. We are worth fighting for. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG November 3, 2024
Help us Get Out the Vote this Monday!
We’re making one last push to remind folks across West Virginia that it’s time to vote! We’re hosting a text-banking night this Monday, Nov. 4, and we’d love for you to join us. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Help us Get Out the Vote this Monday!
We’re making one last push to remind folks across West Virginia that it’s time to vote! We’re hosting a text-banking night this Monday, Nov. 4, and we’d love for you to join us. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
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
Action Alert CAG August 12, 2024
Project 2025: A Threat to Democracy
Project 2025 is an anti-democratic, pro-corruption, pro-big money initiative that aims to destroy the checks and balances in place that safeguard our freedoms. Join us for a special training for activists to learn about and organize against the numerous threats that the extremist Project 2025 mandate poses to our democratic processes. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Project 2025: A Threat to Democracy
Project 2025 is an anti-democratic, pro-corruption, pro-big money initiative that aims to destroy the checks and balances in place that safeguard our freedoms. Join us for a special training for activists to learn about and organize against the numerous threats that the extremist Project 2025 mandate poses to our democratic processes. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG August 6, 2024
Voting Rights Now: Sign the Petition
For democracy to work for all of us, it must include all of us. No matter our color, party or zip code, we deserve an equal say in the decisions that shape our future. Tell Congress: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and DC Statehood. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Voting Rights Now: Sign the Petition
For democracy to work for all of us, it must include all of us. No matter our color, party or zip code, we deserve an equal say in the decisions that shape our future. Tell Congress: Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and DC Statehood. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 31, 2024
West Virginians for Democracy Hosts National Day of Action Honoring Legacy of John Lewis
The West Virginians for Democracy Coalition hosted a “John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action” event on the four-year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining 150 events happening in 41 states and Washington, D.C. to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
West Virginians for Democracy Hosts National Day of Action Honoring Legacy of John Lewis
The West Virginians for Democracy Coalition hosted a “John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action” event on the four-year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining 150 events happening in 41 states and Washington, D.C. to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 23, 2024
WV CAG Mourns Passing of Board Member Shalom Tazewell
Shalom was an amazingly effective organizer who lived her values with a passion. We were grateful for the opportunity to recognize Shalom last year for her contributions to our state and her local community in Hinton. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
WV CAG Mourns Passing of Board Member Shalom Tazewell
Shalom was an amazingly effective organizer who lived her values with a passion. We were grateful for the opportunity to recognize Shalom last year for her contributions to our state and her local community in Hinton. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article CAG June 28, 2024
CAG Expands the Team
Meet our new team members: Mindy Salango, Tyler Cannon, Jillian Welsh, and Cassandra Wiley! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
CAG Expands the Team
Meet our new team members: Mindy Salango, Tyler Cannon, Jillian Welsh, and Cassandra Wiley! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article June 28, 2024
Introducing the Care Over Cost Campaign
Is your insurance company denying the medication or care that you need? Join us in the Care Over Cost campaign! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Introducing the Care Over Cost Campaign
Is your insurance company denying the medication or care that you need? Join us in the Care Over Cost campaign! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article CAG June 28, 2024
Medicaid’s Wild Ride: We MUST Protect Medicaid!
The health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations in our state should not be held as a political bargaining chip. As always, we stand ready to fight for everyone to have access to healthcare and the services they deserve. Our fight to protect Medicaid continues. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Medicaid’s Wild Ride: We MUST Protect Medicaid!
The health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations in our state should not be held as a political bargaining chip. As always, we stand ready to fight for everyone to have access to healthcare and the services they deserve. Our fight to protect Medicaid continues. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Julie Archer June 28, 2024
Judicial Integrity: Ethical, Accountable Courts Are A Pillar of a Strong Democracy
In the current political climate, state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly central role in protecting and advancing rights around reproductive freedom, gender justice, voting rights, and more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Judicial Integrity: Ethical, Accountable Courts Are A Pillar of a Strong Democracy
In the current political climate, state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly central role in protecting and advancing rights around reproductive freedom, gender justice, voting rights, and more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Gary Zuckett June 28, 2024
The 2024 WV Primary: Musical Chairs Anyone?
As the dust settles from this major primary election, it's evident that we all have our work cut out for us between now and November. We all need to do everything we can to help our friends and neighbors understand our critical juncture as a state and a nation. We must get like-minded folks registered and out to the polls to help restore balance and move toward a state government that better represents us all. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
The 2024 WV Primary: Musical Chairs Anyone?
As the dust settles from this major primary election, it's evident that we all have our work cut out for us between now and November. We all need to do everything we can to help our friends and neighbors understand our critical juncture as a state and a nation. We must get like-minded folks registered and out to the polls to help restore balance and move toward a state government that better represents us all. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG April 29, 2024
Early Voting Starts Wed. May 1st
With Early Voting set to begin Wednesday, May 1st, we wanted to make sure you have all the information you need to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Early Voting Starts Wed. May 1st
With Early Voting set to begin Wednesday, May 1st, we wanted to make sure you have all the information you need to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Action Alert CAG April 22, 2024
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2024 WV Primary Election. Register, check, or update your registration at GoVoteWV.com, then make a plan to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the 2024 WV Primary Election. Register, check, or update your registration at GoVoteWV.com, then make a plan to vote. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
Bad Bills: Dead or Alive? (Mostly Dead)
The lawmaking process was designed to make it hard to pass legislation. That’s a 2-edged sword, but lately it has been working in our favor. Even if the news itself isn't always good, we are fortunate to have an amazing statehouse press corps. Links here to some of their wrap-ups for further reading. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment
Bad Bills: Dead or Alive? (Mostly Dead)
The lawmaking process was designed to make it hard to pass legislation. That’s a 2-edged sword, but lately it has been working in our favor. Even if the news itself isn't always good, we are fortunate to have an amazing statehouse press corps. Links here to some of their wrap-ups for further reading. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
Arming Teachers Bill (HB 4299) “Thankfully Dead”
We're happy to report that HB 4299 was never put on agenda and, in the words of one sensible Senator, was reported as “thankfully dead.” More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Arming Teachers Bill (HB 4299) “Thankfully Dead”
We're happy to report that HB 4299 was never put on agenda and, in the words of one sensible Senator, was reported as “thankfully dead.” More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
HCFA 2024 Legislative Wrap Up
There are two bills that many are calling on the Governor to veto. One is SB 841, which cuts unemployment benefits. The other, HB 5105, creates exemptions for childhood immunizations in private, parochial, and virtual public schools. The best news at the end of the session might be the bills that didn't pass. Unfortunately, the “flat” budget passed on the last night of the session, failed to fill the $114 million dollar gap in Medicaid funding. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare
HCFA 2024 Legislative Wrap Up
There are two bills that many are calling on the Governor to veto. One is SB 841, which cuts unemployment benefits. The other, HB 5105, creates exemptions for childhood immunizations in private, parochial, and virtual public schools. The best news at the end of the session might be the bills that didn't pass. Unfortunately, the “flat” budget passed on the last night of the session, failed to fill the $114 million dollar gap in Medicaid funding. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
Dead Election Bills More Notable Than Ones That Passed
100+ bills related to elections were introduced this session. Of those, only 6 made it to the Governor’s desk. With the trend of state lawmakers limiting voting access and making it harder for eligible Americans to vote continuing around the country, we’re fortunate that no voter suppression bills passed. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Dead Election Bills More Notable Than Ones That Passed
100+ bills related to elections were introduced this session. Of those, only 6 made it to the Governor’s desk. With the trend of state lawmakers limiting voting access and making it harder for eligible Americans to vote continuing around the country, we’re fortunate that no voter suppression bills passed. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
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