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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
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
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 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
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
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 October 11, 2024
Join our Medicare Open Enrollment Discussion – Oct. 16
Our focus will be Medicare Open Enrollment, which begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. We aim to empower you to make informed decisions that align with your needs, free from the noise and pressure of aggressive marketing tactics. More
Issues: Healthcare
Join our Medicare Open Enrollment Discussion – Oct. 16
Our focus will be Medicare Open Enrollment, which begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. We aim to empower you to make informed decisions that align with your needs, free from the noise and pressure of aggressive marketing tactics. More
Issues: Healthcare
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 13, 2024
Critical Medicare Enrollment Info Session – Join Us on Sept. 16 in Huntington!
Navigating Medicare enrollment can be complex. This free event is perfect for those considering Medicare enrollment or helping loved ones. Take advantage of this opportunity to empower yourself with critical healthcare knowledge! More
Issues: Healthcare
Critical Medicare Enrollment Info Session – Join Us on Sept. 16 in Huntington!
Navigating Medicare enrollment can be complex. This free event is perfect for those considering Medicare enrollment or helping loved ones. Take advantage of this opportunity to empower yourself with critical healthcare knowledge! More
Issues: Healthcare
Action Alert CAG September 6, 2024
The Truth about Medicare “Advantage”
Are you or your loved ones considering a Medicare Advantage plan? Before you decide, come chat with us at our next healthcare meetup. We'll have a Q&A session to tackle your Medicare concerns. The more you know, the better you can choose. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
The Truth about Medicare “Advantage”
Are you or your loved ones considering a Medicare Advantage plan? Before you decide, come chat with us at our next healthcare meetup. We'll have a Q&A session to tackle your Medicare concerns. The more you know, the better you can choose. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
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
Mindy Goes to the White House!
I was honored to be invited to the White House to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which highlighted the $35 insulin copay cap for Medicare recipients. During my visit, I heard stories from diabetics and doctors telling how the IRA has transformed and saved lives. These stories highlight the importance of affordable insulin for everyone. More
Issues: Healthcare
Mindy Goes to the White House!
I was honored to be invited to the White House to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which highlighted the $35 insulin copay cap for Medicare recipients. During my visit, I heard stories from diabetics and doctors telling how the IRA has transformed and saved lives. These stories highlight the importance of affordable insulin for everyone. More
Issues: Healthcare
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