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Newsletter CAG December 21, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 12: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
As we close out 2024, this newsletter edition celebrates this year's milestones, challenges, and accomplishments. From honoring 50 years of WV Citizen Action and the legacy of Norm Steenstra to updates on grassroots victories and priorities for 2025, this issue highlights the power of collective action. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 12: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
As we close out 2024, this newsletter edition celebrates this year's milestones, challenges, and accomplishments. From honoring 50 years of WV Citizen Action and the legacy of Norm Steenstra to updates on grassroots victories and priorities for 2025, this issue highlights the power of collective action. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
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
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 19, 2024
Honor Our Past, Fund Our Future
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, WV Citizen Action has an ambitious goal to raise $50,000 by the end of the year. Thanks to a generous donor, we have a $10,000 match to help us reach our target! Let’s honor our past, fuel our future, and keep the momentum going—together! More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Honor Our Past, Fund Our Future
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, WV Citizen Action has an ambitious goal to raise $50,000 by the end of the year. Thanks to a generous donor, we have a $10,000 match to help us reach our target! Let’s honor our past, fuel our future, and keep the momentum going—together! More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, 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 December 11, 2024
Join Us to Celebrate 50 Years of Citizen Action – January 11
WV Citizen Action is fifty years strong — half a century of people power transforming West Virginia’s story! Together, we will honor WV Citizen Action’s 50-year legacy on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the WV Culture Center for a milestone celebration of our impact! More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Join Us to Celebrate 50 Years of Citizen Action – January 11
WV Citizen Action is fifty years strong — half a century of people power transforming West Virginia’s story! Together, we will honor WV Citizen Action’s 50-year legacy on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the WV Culture Center for a milestone celebration of our impact! More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG December 3, 2024
Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a unique day to come together and turn generosity into action. This year, we’re celebrating an incredible milestone: 50 years of WV Citizen Action! This Giving Tuesday your gift can make double the impact. Our founder, David Grubb, is matching every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000, with a deadline of December 5th. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a unique day to come together and turn generosity into action. This year, we’re celebrating an incredible milestone: 50 years of WV Citizen Action! This Giving Tuesday your gift can make double the impact. Our founder, David Grubb, is matching every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000, with a deadline of December 5th. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG December 2, 2024
Support WV CAG This Giving Tuesday – 50 Years of People Power!
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day of generosity that brings people together to support the causes they care about. Your gift this week will go twice as far to support our ongoing fight for a stronger democracy, sustainable future, and quality, affordable healthcare for all. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Support WV CAG This Giving Tuesday – 50 Years of People Power!
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a day of generosity that brings people together to support the causes they care about. Your gift this week will go twice as far to support our ongoing fight for a stronger democracy, sustainable future, and quality, affordable healthcare for all. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
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
Newsletter CAG November 13, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 11: Education, Action, Civic Engagement
Dive into our latest newsletter to discover more about our initiatives and ways to volunteer or get involved. Together, we can create the change our communities need. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 11: Education, Action, Civic Engagement
Dive into our latest newsletter to discover more about our initiatives and ways to volunteer or get involved. Together, we can create the change our communities need. More
Issues: 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
Action Alert CAG October 22, 2024
📢 Help Us Connect with Voters This Election!
As we continue to focus on the upcoming election, it’s important to remember that West Virginia’s future depends on our choices today. Our coalition stands firm in the belief that clean water, good jobs, and healthy communities are values shared by all West Virginians. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
📢 Help Us Connect with Voters This Election!
As we continue to focus on the upcoming election, it’s important to remember that West Virginia’s future depends on our choices today. Our coalition stands firm in the belief that clean water, good jobs, and healthy communities are values shared by all West Virginians. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Action Alert CAG October 21, 2024
Meet Your Candidates, Enjoy Helping Hour, Stroll to the Polls!
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election begins on Wednesday, October 23. Before you go, get in the know! Get informed, join the fun, and make a plan to vote! More
Issues: Democracy
Meet Your Candidates, Enjoy Helping Hour, Stroll to the Polls!
Early Voting for the 2024 General Election begins on Wednesday, October 23. Before you go, get in the know! Get informed, join the fun, and make a plan to vote! More
Issues: Democracy
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
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
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 16, 2024
2024 General Election Resources
So many important issues are on the ballot this year—so don’t sit this one out! Here’s a compilation of resources to help you get #VoteReady so you can make your voice heard. More
Issues: Democracy
2024 General Election Resources
So many important issues are on the ballot this year—so don’t sit this one out! Here’s a compilation of resources to help you get #VoteReady so you can make your voice heard. More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG October 12, 2024
Get Out the Vote for Clean Water, Good Jobs, and Healthy Communities!
Join WV Citizen Action and allies for a climate voter phone banking campaign to help us contact young voters and inspire them to vote for a future where clean water and healthy communities come first. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment
Get Out the Vote for Clean Water, Good Jobs, and Healthy Communities!
Join WV Citizen Action and allies for a climate voter phone banking campaign to help us contact young voters and inspire them to vote for a future where clean water and healthy communities come first. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment
Action Alert October 10, 2024
Election Alert: 18 WV Counties Face Poll Worker Shortage
Election administrators across West Virginia are preparing for upcoming elections — and 18 counties needmore poll workers to help keep polling places open. Help us Power the Polls to make sure the election is fair, efficient, and accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Election Alert: 18 WV Counties Face Poll Worker Shortage
Election administrators across West Virginia are preparing for upcoming elections — and 18 counties needmore poll workers to help keep polling places open. Help us Power the Polls to make sure the election is fair, efficient, and accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter CAG September 19, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 10: Organizing for Our Future
As WV Citizen Action approaches its 50th anniversary, we're busier than ever. Our recent Care Over Cost campaign highlights our ongoing commitment to health care justice. We're also launching an 'Organizing Revival' to tackle pressing community issues. As the 'Citizen' in Citizen Action, your support is crucial in this pivotal time. Together, we can create the change our communities need. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 10: Organizing for Our Future
As WV Citizen Action approaches its 50th anniversary, we're busier than ever. Our recent Care Over Cost campaign highlights our ongoing commitment to health care justice. We're also launching an 'Organizing Revival' to tackle pressing community issues. As the 'Citizen' in Citizen Action, your support is crucial in this pivotal time. Together, we can create the change our communities need. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG September 17, 2024
It’s National Voter Registration Day: Get #VoteReady!
WV CAG is a proud partner and supporter of National Voter Registration Day, the nation’s largest civic holiday. Celebrate democracy today, by getting yourself and your community #VoteReady! More
Issues: Democracy
It’s National Voter Registration Day: Get #VoteReady!
WV CAG is a proud partner and supporter of National Voter Registration Day, the nation’s largest civic holiday. Celebrate democracy today, by getting yourself and your community #VoteReady! More
Issues: Democracy
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