Category: Blog
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Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 25, 2021
Call for Care Wednesdays! – August 25, 2021 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each Wednesday in August and September, join us to call on Senators Manchin and Capito to support care policies for West Virginia workers and families by supporting the Build Back Better package! More
Call for Care Wednesdays! – August 25, 2021 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Each Wednesday in August and September, join us to call on Senators Manchin and Capito to support care policies for West Virginia workers and families by supporting the Build Back Better package! More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: State and national experts to discuss benefits of climate action at ‘CLIMATE, JOBS and JUSTICE’ Forum
“We have squandered the time when we could leisurely address the climate crisis,” says West Virginia Climate Alliance co-founder Perry Bryant. “While it’s not too late, we now have to act decisively in order to avert the worst impacts of climate change.” More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice
PRESS RELEASE: State and national experts to discuss benefits of climate action at ‘CLIMATE, JOBS and JUSTICE’ Forum
“We have squandered the time when we could leisurely address the climate crisis,” says West Virginia Climate Alliance co-founder Perry Bryant. “While it’s not too late, we now have to act decisively in order to avert the worst impacts of climate change.” More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 14, 2021
Protect Our Care Launches New Ad in WV
"My name is Adrian and I have type one diabetes. Insulin was $25 a month and now I’m paying over $300 a month..." More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Protect Our Care Launches New Ad in WV
"My name is Adrian and I have type one diabetes. Insulin was $25 a month and now I’m paying over $300 a month..." More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Julie Archer August 12, 2021
With Release of Redistricting Data, WVCCE Highlights the Role of Fair Courts in the Ensuring Fair Districts
With the the release local-level data, WV Citizens for Clean Elections is emphasizing the key role fair and impartial courts will play in the redistricting process, serving as a bulwark against efforts from lawmakers looking to divide neighborhoods and silence certain voices for their own political gain. In short, fair courts ensure fair districts. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Fair Representation
With Release of Redistricting Data, WVCCE Highlights the Role of Fair Courts in the Ensuring Fair Districts
With the the release local-level data, WV Citizens for Clean Elections is emphasizing the key role fair and impartial courts will play in the redistricting process, serving as a bulwark against efforts from lawmakers looking to divide neighborhoods and silence certain voices for their own political gain. In short, fair courts ensure fair districts. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Fair Representation
Blog WVCAEF August 10, 2021
Citizen Action Awards Picnic
*UPDATE* – we’ll start gathering at 5PM for live music, drinks and mingling, with food being served at 5:45 PM and awards ceremony starting at 6:30PM! Let's keep our outdoor 2021 Awards Picnic event SAFE! As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, we must all do our part to slow the spread. Please follow masking and social distancing guidelines. More
Citizen Action Awards Picnic
*UPDATE* – we’ll start gathering at 5PM for live music, drinks and mingling, with food being served at 5:45 PM and awards ceremony starting at 6:30PM! Let's keep our outdoor 2021 Awards Picnic event SAFE! As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, we must all do our part to slow the spread. Please follow masking and social distancing guidelines. More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 9, 2021
#WeAreHome Shared Prosperity: With Immigrants We Rise Week of Action (Aug. 9 -13)
JOIN US August 9-13: #WeAreHome's Week of Action: Shared Prosperity | With Immigrants We Rise. More
Issues: citizenship
#WeAreHome Shared Prosperity: With Immigrants We Rise Week of Action (Aug. 9 -13)
JOIN US August 9-13: #WeAreHome's Week of Action: Shared Prosperity | With Immigrants We Rise. More
Issues: citizenship
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 6, 2021
Paid Leave For All I Charleston, WV AUG 6th @ 3PM EST
Join us for the Paid Leave for All Charleston bus tour stop on August 6th at 3 PM EST! More
Paid Leave For All I Charleston, WV AUG 6th @ 3PM EST
Join us for the Paid Leave for All Charleston bus tour stop on August 6th at 3 PM EST! More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 2, 2021
Deep Canvass Institute: August Training Series!!
Deep canvassing is deeply connected to our broader vision of “building a bigger we,” and a government and society that cares for all. More
Deep Canvass Institute: August Training Series!!
Deep canvassing is deeply connected to our broader vision of “building a bigger we,” and a government and society that cares for all. More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 2, 2021
Recess Can Wait – Our Democracy Can’t: For the People Act Rally w/ State Legislators at the Capitol
This Tuesday, August 3rd at 12 pm ET, join state legislators from around the country for the #RecessCanWait Rally outside of the Capitol to Congress to stay in session until they pass the #ForThePeopleAct. More
Recess Can Wait – Our Democracy Can’t: For the People Act Rally w/ State Legislators at the Capitol
This Tuesday, August 3rd at 12 pm ET, join state legislators from around the country for the #RecessCanWait Rally outside of the Capitol to Congress to stay in session until they pass the #ForThePeopleAct. More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 1, 2021
National Moral Monday Action in Washington DC
MONDAY, 8/2 @ 10:45 AM ET: join the @UniteThePoor for a nonviolent moral protest focused on the #ForThePeopleAct and led by @RevDrBarber and other religious leaders with poor and low-wage workers. More
National Moral Monday Action in Washington DC
MONDAY, 8/2 @ 10:45 AM ET: join the @UniteThePoor for a nonviolent moral protest focused on the #ForThePeopleAct and led by @RevDrBarber and other religious leaders with poor and low-wage workers. More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 31, 2021
WV Navigator Hosting Two Health Insurance Enrollment Events
Dramatic changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have made it possible for many more WV residents to get affordable health insurance but the deadline to enroll is fast approaching. More
WV Navigator Hosting Two Health Insurance Enrollment Events
Dramatic changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have made it possible for many more WV residents to get affordable health insurance but the deadline to enroll is fast approaching. More
Blog WVCAEF July 30, 2021
WV Leaders Highlight How High Drug Prices Hurt Seniors and the Need for Rx Drug Reform
Protect Our Care "Medicare 56th Birthday" press conference More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
WV Leaders Highlight How High Drug Prices Hurt Seniors and the Need for Rx Drug Reform
Protect Our Care "Medicare 56th Birthday" press conference More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF July 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Care Launches Ad in West Virginia and Other States in Seven-Figure Campaign Calling for Action To Lower Drug Prices
Protect Our Care launched its second digital ad in West Virginia as part of a seven-figure campaign about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Care Launches Ad in West Virginia and Other States in Seven-Figure Campaign Calling for Action To Lower Drug Prices
Protect Our Care launched its second digital ad in West Virginia as part of a seven-figure campaign about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 29, 2021
CHARLESTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event – Aug 5th
Any West Virginia resident will be able to come to the event to get free enrollment or re-enrollment help for Marketplace plans. More
Issues: Healthcare
CHARLESTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event – Aug 5th
Any West Virginia resident will be able to come to the event to get free enrollment or re-enrollment help for Marketplace plans. More
Issues: Healthcare
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 29, 2021
HUNTINGTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event – Aug 4th
WV for Affordable Health Care, Health Care for All WV, WV Citizen Action, First Choice Services, and WV Navigator, a federally funded non-profit program, will have their representatives available for free, in-person help. Representatives will be able to answer questions or provide enrollment help. More information is available by calling (304) 356-5834 or visiting www.acanavigator.com More
Issues: Healthcare
HUNTINGTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event – Aug 4th
WV for Affordable Health Care, Health Care for All WV, WV Citizen Action, First Choice Services, and WV Navigator, a federally funded non-profit program, will have their representatives available for free, in-person help. Representatives will be able to answer questions or provide enrollment help. More information is available by calling (304) 356-5834 or visiting www.acanavigator.com More
Issues: Healthcare
Blog WVCAEF July 29, 2021
Citizen Action Awards Picnic & Membership Meeting – Aug 26th
On August 26th, at 6PM, WV Citizen Action and Citizen Action Education Fund will return to bringing people together (albeit outside in the park) to have an evening picnic and recognize several individuals for their contributions to the progressive movement in our state. More
Citizen Action Awards Picnic & Membership Meeting – Aug 26th
On August 26th, at 6PM, WV Citizen Action and Citizen Action Education Fund will return to bringing people together (albeit outside in the park) to have an evening picnic and recognize several individuals for their contributions to the progressive movement in our state. More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 28, 2021
Care Can’t Wait: Family Meeting – July 28th
Tonight she shares this with @SenatorHassan, & how it feels to care for all 3 of her daughters and not be able to work. #CareCantWait More
Care Can’t Wait: Family Meeting – July 28th
Tonight she shares this with @SenatorHassan, & how it feels to care for all 3 of her daughters and not be able to work. #CareCantWait More
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 26, 2021
Picnic for Paid Leave: Charleston! – July 28th
Join Paid Leave Works for WV in Charleston, WV at Cato Park for free food and dessert, games for kids, and to talk about how you can help make paid leave a reality this year! More
Picnic for Paid Leave: Charleston! – July 28th
Join Paid Leave Works for WV in Charleston, WV at Cato Park for free food and dessert, games for kids, and to talk about how you can help make paid leave a reality this year! More
Blog Julie Archer July 25, 2021
Defending and Strengthening Democracy: Fair Courts and the For the People Act
Not only are states trying to make it harder to vote, they are also making it harder for voters to protect their rights in court. The combination of an assault on voting rights and the assault on the ability of state courts to protect the rights of voters is why we need federal democracy reforms like the For the People Act. More
Issues: Fair Courts, For The People Act, Voting Rights, Workers
Defending and Strengthening Democracy: Fair Courts and the For the People Act
Not only are states trying to make it harder to vote, they are also making it harder for voters to protect their rights in court. The combination of an assault on voting rights and the assault on the ability of state courts to protect the rights of voters is why we need federal democracy reforms like the For the People Act. More
Issues: Fair Courts, For The People Act, Voting Rights, Workers
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 23, 2021
Medicare Expansion Rally – July 30th
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and call for Medicare Expansion that includes vision, dental, and hearing care. More
Medicare Expansion Rally – July 30th
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and call for Medicare Expansion that includes vision, dental, and hearing care. More
