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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
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
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
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 12, 2024
Amplifying Voices, Demanding Change: Join our Virtual Healthcare Meeting
Your story matters. Together, we can amplify our voices, spark change, and make a difference. Collectively, we can make change! Please join our next healthcare committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 pm on Zoom. More
Issues: Environment, Families, Healthcare
Amplifying Voices, Demanding Change: Join our Virtual Healthcare Meeting
Your story matters. Together, we can amplify our voices, spark change, and make a difference. Collectively, we can make change! Please join our next healthcare committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 pm on Zoom. More
Issues: Environment, Families, Healthcare
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 Jillian Welsh November 5, 2024
Upcoming: Nov 6th Climate Pizza Party & Nov 7th Rally
Join our climate committee meeting on November 6 to learn and help us say no to more fossil fuel pollution at the rally on November 7. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
Upcoming: Nov 6th Climate Pizza Party & Nov 7th Rally
Join our climate committee meeting on November 6 to learn and help us say no to more fossil fuel pollution at the rally on November 7. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
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
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
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
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