In Spite of the Pandemic, CCAG, in coalition with our state and national partners and Connecticut citizens, continues to take action on the planned issue agenda. Please join our e-mail list and visit this page often for current actions and updates!
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CT Climate Justice March - Happening February 8th at 2pm
Climate disruption is disproportionately harming the most vulnerable communities and stealing the future from our youth.
Yet, the Connecticut government and corporations are failing us on climate action. Join us as we plan to gather for a March in Hartford to amplify the voices of the most vulnerable communities and urge Connecticut to Lead on Climate.
The March will be led by drummers with stops at Eversource (CT's largest utility), Travelers (the worst insurer for climate in the world), DEEP, and finishing at the State Capitol where the Governor and legislators will be kicking off the legislative session.
RSVP for more information and to be kept updated here.
Sponsors: Connecticut Chapter Sierra Club - Connecticut Citizen Action Group - Connecticut Climate Crisis Mobilization (C3M) - Eastern Connecticut Green Action - Efficiency for All - No More Dirty Power in Killingly - Save the Sound - Sunrise Movement Connecticut
CT Climate Justice March - Happening February 8th at 2pm
Climate disruption is disproportionately harming the most vulnerable communities and stealing the future from our youth.
Yet, the Connecticut government and corporations are failing us on climate action. Join us as we plan to gather for a March in Hartford to amplify the voices of the most vulnerable communities and urge Connecticut to Lead on Climate.
The March will be led by drummers with stops at Eversource (CT's largest utility), Travelers (the worst insurer for climate in the world), DEEP, and finishing at the State Capitol where the Governor and legislators will be kicking off the legislative session.
RSVP for more information and to be kept updated here.
Sponsors: Connecticut Chapter Sierra Club - Connecticut Citizen Action Group - Connecticut Climate Crisis Mobilization (C3M) - Eastern Connecticut Green Action - Efficiency for All - No More Dirty Power in Killingly - Save the Sound - Sunrise Movement Connecticut
In Connecticut, undocumented immigrants are unable to access healthcare coverage. They can’t buy into AccessHealth CT, are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, and private insurance companies are either too expensive or outright reject applications from undocumented individuals.
Our families cannot seek the proper health care we need. With 120,000 estimated undocumented immigrants in our state, this is a massive public health concern, especially in a pandemic. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
CT must pass legislation to expand CT’s HUSKY Health program to all CT residents regardless of immigration status. Sign the Petition!
The 2022 legislative session is starting in February - we MUST show our legislators we support HUSKY Healthcare expansion to immigrant communities and urge them to introduce legislation and add funding into the budget for HUSKY expansion for immigrants.
Co-sponsored by:Building One Community, Connecticut Citizen Action Group, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF), Connecticut Working Families, CT Immigrants Rights Alliance, CT Students for a Dream, Department of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, Hartford Deportation Defense / Colectivo de Defensa de Hartford, Medicare for All CT , Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, Uniting for a Safe Inclusive Community - Manchester
Our families cannot seek the proper health care we need. With 120,000 estimated undocumented immigrants in our state, this is a massive public health concern, especially in a pandemic. But it doesn’t have to be this way!
CT must pass legislation to expand CT’s HUSKY Health program to all CT residents regardless of immigration status. Sign the Petition!
The 2022 legislative session is starting in February - we MUST show our legislators we support HUSKY Healthcare expansion to immigrant communities and urge them to introduce legislation and add funding into the budget for HUSKY expansion for immigrants.
Co-sponsored by:Building One Community, Connecticut Citizen Action Group, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF), Connecticut Working Families, CT Immigrants Rights Alliance, CT Students for a Dream, Department of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, Hartford Deportation Defense / Colectivo de Defensa de Hartford, Medicare for All CT , Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, Uniting for a Safe Inclusive Community - Manchester
Education Equity & The American Rescue Plan
What does Education Equity look like for you, your family and your community?
With over $1.1 billion being sent to Connecticut schools from the federal government, our communities have an unprecedented opportunity to build back our schools better than ever!
The state of Connecticut is required to provide "meaningful consultation" with school communities, stakeholders and the public." Will you help us with this process?
We are interested in hearing how you would like these resources to be used in your community. Please visit https://bit.ly/ccagEEsurvey to take the survey.
What does Education Equity look like for you, your family and your community?
With over $1.1 billion being sent to Connecticut schools from the federal government, our communities have an unprecedented opportunity to build back our schools better than ever!
The state of Connecticut is required to provide "meaningful consultation" with school communities, stakeholders and the public." Will you help us with this process?
We are interested in hearing how you would like these resources to be used in your community. Please visit https://bit.ly/ccagEEsurvey to take the survey.
Connecticut’s Five Families
Health insurance companies are making billions by denying you care.
Five of them sent a letter to Governor Lamont in April, threatening to move jobs out of Connecticut if we passed a Public Option. It worked, and the Public Option was scrapped in the final days of the 2021 session.
CCAG is investigating, and bringing you information you need about the greed and profiteering of these companies.
Our latest report, Pandemic Profiteering: Making a Killing on COVID, finds that what these companies reported in profits, and spent on stock buybacks, could have funded the entire state of Connecticut for two years.
Our first report, on CEO compensation, showed that those five companies paid their CEOs $137.7 million in the last year. Our second, Games Insurers Play: How Low Will They Go?, explores the tactics and money spent in the 2021 legislative session. It shows that the industry, these Five Families, and dark money groups who don't disclose their donors spent at least $1.3 million lobbying in just six months.
By adding thousands of small businesses, nonprofits and individuals to the state's Partnership Plan, a Public Option would have offered affordable, quality coverage to tens of thousands of people. But it would have impeded the skyrocketing profits of the insurance industry. It's time our lawmakers listened to the people of Connecticut, rather than millionaire insurance executives.
Make sure to like, follow and share our new Five Families Facebook page, and click here to take action and sign up for updates.
Related News: No way to run a healthcare system. CT Viewpoints by Liz Dupont-Diehl- October 25, 2021
We are in a code red for humanity. It is time to take action.
Our planet is sending urgent warnings: record breaking temperatures, more extreme storms, historic droughts, flooding and sea level rise. If we fail to act, things will get worse.
Unfortunately, Connecticut is falling short on climate. Governor Lamont is not acting fast enough or boldly enough to respond to the accelerating climate crisis already impacting Connecticut families, businesses and communities.
We do have solutions. Send your message to Gov. Lamont today! Connecticut must lead the nation on climate justice!
Opinion: Climate emergency requires more from Lamont.
Our planet is sending urgent warnings: record breaking temperatures, more extreme storms, historic droughts, flooding and sea level rise. If we fail to act, things will get worse.
Unfortunately, Connecticut is falling short on climate. Governor Lamont is not acting fast enough or boldly enough to respond to the accelerating climate crisis already impacting Connecticut families, businesses and communities.
We do have solutions. Send your message to Gov. Lamont today! Connecticut must lead the nation on climate justice!
Opinion: Climate emergency requires more from Lamont.
The most important climate talks since the Paris Agreement took place in Glasgow, Scotland on November 1st, 2021. The outcomes of these negotiations — including public and private sector commitments — will go a long way to determining our ability to combat the climate crisis. That’s why we’re launching a new campaign: Deadline Glasgow - Defund Climate Chaos.
Sign the petition and join the campaign: In order to take climate change seriously, we cannot continue to accept empty promises. Stop funding climate change NOW!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the 2021 Cycle4CT ride to fight climate change! Enjoy the photos sent in from challengers who participated in Connecticut and from as far away as Maine & Omaha. Join our email list and/or watch this page for exciting updates about Cycle4CT 2022! together we can save our planet one revolution at a time! |
The 2021 Connecticut legislative session ended on June 9th!
While many states are moving backwards on voting rights, Connecticut can move our state forward by expanding voting rights.
Senate Bill 5 will help make elections in our state more accessible and representative, expand Automatic Voter Registration (AVR), make the 2020 absentee ballot drop boxes permanent, and restore voting rights to citizens on parole, re-enfranchising thousands of our community members. Read more here.
Below are press links covering the Senate vote:
While many states are moving backwards on voting rights, Connecticut can move our state forward by expanding voting rights.
Senate Bill 5 will help make elections in our state more accessible and representative, expand Automatic Voter Registration (AVR), make the 2020 absentee ballot drop boxes permanent, and restore voting rights to citizens on parole, re-enfranchising thousands of our community members. Read more here.
Below are press links covering the Senate vote:
- 2021 Voting Rights Letter to Legislators signed by Connecticut Citizen Action Group and over 80 other orgs. across CT.
- Senators Work Together To Pass Voter Registration Measures | CTNewsJunkie
- CT Senate passes CT voting bill that would expand voting access to residents
Victory! SB 837 Passed. PFAS Chemicals in firefighting foam and food packaging. PFAS chemicals, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”, are linked to a number of severe diseases and never break down in the environment, creating long-lasting harm to people and the planet. This bill restricts PFAS chemicals in food packaging and in firefighting foam, and requires the state to implement a take-back program of old foam, and to utilize a fluorine free foam in the future unless required by federal law.
Public pressure made a big difference, thank you.
Thank you for taking part in the passage of:
Senate Bill 356, a Housing Retrofit bill that will help decarbonize the housing sector with a focus on vulnerable communities.
Senate Bill 999 is a bill for Just Transition to Climate-Protective Energy Production and Community Investment, that would ensure a just, equitable transition to a green economy.
Thank you for taking part in the passage of:
Senate Bill 356, a Housing Retrofit bill that will help decarbonize the housing sector with a focus on vulnerable communities.
Senate Bill 999 is a bill for Just Transition to Climate-Protective Energy Production and Community Investment, that would ensure a just, equitable transition to a green economy.
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Friends, as you may know, we are proud members of the Renew New England Alliance, a coalition of grassroots organizers, racial justice organizations, labor unions, and frontline communities dedicated to winning a racial, economic, and climate justice across New England.
We are so glad to have you in this work with us. These are dark times, but there’s hope up ahead. Now, let's make sure this is the year we truly win power for our communities. |
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Connecticut is a leader in climate action, yet our insurance industry is failing to take the action necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. Instead, the top insurers in our state are investing billions in fossil fuels, and insuring an untold number of fossil fuel projects. Join the CT Insure Our Future campaign to help us hold our insurance companies accountable for their role in climate change and move them toward a more sustainable future for us all. |
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Please share the video far and wide to let insurance companies in CT know we are just getting started.
Retweet the video here Share the video on Facebook here |
As a state-wide organization, CCAG and our members have an unique opportunity to move major U.S. insurers out of fossil fuels, and into a sustainable future.
Local climate activists have stepped up over this past year to call these destructive practices out. View the video to see what together, we've accomplished so far this year. Together we have made it very clear to companies Travelers Insurance, The Hartford, and WR Berkley we are out of time. Want to take action with the campaign in the future? Join the CT IOF email list to be kept up to date on these and other issues and actions. These companies must stop insuring fossil fuels in order to #InsureOurFuture. Let's make sure they know we are ready to hold them accountable. |
CONNECT THE DOLLARS PROJECT (CDP) is a collaboration of Common Cause in CT and CT Citizen Action Group to expose attempts to buy our state.
Connecticut super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money to support or oppose electoral candidates, are being used as a tool for a handful of wealthy individuals, lobbying organizations, and businesses to buy our elections to serve their interests. A massive influx of millions of dollars in super PAC donations thus far in 2018 — more than half of it from out-of-state interests — drowns out the voices of Connecticut citizens and candidates, undermines the goals of Connecticut’s strong campaign finance laws, and damages public confidence in the integrity of our election system.
Who is Buying Our Elections? A Pre-Election Guide to Connecticut Super PACS
Download the guide
Connecticut Republicans Maintain Huge Advantage in Super PAC Money: party_pac_report_rev._10-31-18.pdf
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Read the Executive Summary here.
Like & Share the CDP Faceboook page to follow the money and connect the dollars!
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CCAG Organizing Collaboratives.
West Hartford Action Team (W.H.A.T.) is gearing up!
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area invite you to join us to GEAR UP for 2020. Hear about CCAG's plans for the upcoming year. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
For more information, contact Gretchen Vivier: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109 We have a matching grant for this effort! Double your impact here today!
West Hartford Action Team (W.H.A.T.) is gearing up!
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area invite you to join us to GEAR UP for 2020. Hear about CCAG's plans for the upcoming year. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
For more information, contact Gretchen Vivier: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109 We have a matching grant for this effort! Double your impact here today!
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Join the Fairfield County Collaborative for an evening of learning, sharing & action about making bold Green New Deal policy a reality at the CT General Assembly in 2020.
CT Advocates & Legislators are fighting for a REAL Green New Deal for CT which include a 100% Clean Renewable Energy Future, a strong focus on Environmental Justice, and a 100% Just Transition.
Find out how you can become involved in Fairfield County and make a difference- for our environment- and our future. RSVP today!
Speaker: Larry Williams Jr- Coordinator for the National Labor and Economic Justice Program, Sierra Club
This is a free event. Light dinner provided. Childcare available. RSVP today!
Sponsors of this event: CCAG, Sierra Club CT, Democracy for CT, CT Clean Water Action, CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, Norwalk River Watershed Association.
Click here for a flyer to share.
CT Advocates & Legislators are fighting for a REAL Green New Deal for CT which include a 100% Clean Renewable Energy Future, a strong focus on Environmental Justice, and a 100% Just Transition.
Find out how you can become involved in Fairfield County and make a difference- for our environment- and our future. RSVP today!
Speaker: Larry Williams Jr- Coordinator for the National Labor and Economic Justice Program, Sierra Club
This is a free event. Light dinner provided. Childcare available. RSVP today!
Sponsors of this event: CCAG, Sierra Club CT, Democracy for CT, CT Clean Water Action, CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, Norwalk River Watershed Association.
Click here for a flyer to share.
Notice of Public Meeting of the Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3)
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1:30 PM – 3:30 p.m. Legislative Office Building, Room 2C
210 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT 06106
So much is at stake, we urge you to submit your testimony and/or attend the public meeting in person or online. (Seating is limited). See registration and other details here
Your voice makes a difference!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1:30 PM – 3:30 p.m. Legislative Office Building, Room 2C
210 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT 06106
So much is at stake, we urge you to submit your testimony and/or attend the public meeting in person or online. (Seating is limited). See registration and other details here
Your voice makes a difference!
Youth Climate Strike: Young people around the world have been rising up to defend our future, and have been going on strike every week, all over the world for months.
Friday, December 6, 12 noon to 3 pm
State Capitol, Hartford, North Steps RSVP HERE
This week you have an opportunity to support the Connecticut youth organizers who will gather at the State Capitol to press for climate action in our state. Please plan to come and support this movement for a livable planet.
Friday, December 6, 12 noon to 3 pm
State Capitol, Hartford, North Steps RSVP HERE
This week you have an opportunity to support the Connecticut youth organizers who will gather at the State Capitol to press for climate action in our state. Please plan to come and support this movement for a livable planet.
Dec. 4th: The Devil We Know. A Special Free Screening of the Film About Corporate Greed and Toxic PFAS Chemicals. See Details and Reserve Free Tickets Here.
Wall Street Theater
7:00PM - 9:00PM
71 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT Google Map
Parking on the Street or the Garage at 3 Burnell Blvd
Related News: No more toxic plates and forks: State employees, students could soon be using safer disposable goods. Hartford Courant
Task force recommends statewide testing of public water systems after hazardous firefighting foam spill. Hartford Courant
Wall Street Theater
7:00PM - 9:00PM
71 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT Google Map
Parking on the Street or the Garage at 3 Burnell Blvd
Related News: No more toxic plates and forks: State employees, students could soon be using safer disposable goods. Hartford Courant
Task force recommends statewide testing of public water systems after hazardous firefighting foam spill. Hartford Courant
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Photos courtesy of Dr. Frank Gerratana. Click here to view stills.
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If you were unable to attend but want to support, it's not too late! Make your year end donation here: $50 Ally- $100 Activist- $250 Resister- $500 Mover and Shaker $1000 plus - Citizen Action Hero! $5000 plus Citizen Action Super Hero!.
Please support our supporters! Links to our participating community, small businesses and local artists provided here: View our fabulous auction!
Please support our supporters! Links to our participating community, small businesses and local artists provided here: View our fabulous auction!
Join us for The Fairfield County Climate Strike Action at Bridgeport Harbor Station!
The current Climate Emergency requires us to take bold, aggressive, and immediate action. There is no excuse to keep operating CT's filthiest coal burning generator. We will urge the Lamont administration to take immediate action. Activists will also challenge the state's claim that natural gas is an option for our energy future.
When: Thursday, September 26th. Gathering at 4 PM
Find other events happening around the state as a part of the Global Climate Strike week of action here
The current Climate Emergency requires us to take bold, aggressive, and immediate action. There is no excuse to keep operating CT's filthiest coal burning generator. We will urge the Lamont administration to take immediate action. Activists will also challenge the state's claim that natural gas is an option for our energy future.
When: Thursday, September 26th. Gathering at 4 PM
- Where: 1 Kiefer St, Bridgeport CT
- Find & share this event on FB
Find other events happening around the state as a part of the Global Climate Strike week of action here
CT Citizen Research Group's E. D. Ann Pratt is participating in the New England Climate Ride from Bar Harbor to Boston, Sept 12th thru the 16th to help raise funds to strengthen our organizing capacity in Connecticut- and to make sure one more state is on a clear, strong path towards a Zero Carbon Future.
Make your secure, online donation to this effort today by clicking on Ann's 'Support Me' button. You'll automatically receive an acknowledgment, we will be notified by email of your support and you will be kept updated on Ann's ride for our lives!
Donations go to the Connecticut Citizen Research Group, are tax deductible, and support both CCRG and CCAG's organizing work on this issue.
View our current Climate Agenda here.
The health of our planet, economy, and communities is at stake. Right now, it is more important than ever to work toward a sustainable future. A great way that you can help do something meaningful, substantial and concrete is to donate to this effort TODAY!
A CT Call to Climate Action! Sept. 20 thru 27. As a part of this global week of action, the CT Climate Crisis Mobilization (C3M) is bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals and groups to plan actions that call attention to the climate crisis, including a call for environmental justice, social and racial justice, economic and immigration justice, as these are all connected with our fight to maintain a livable Earth. Details here: www.globalclimatestrike.net
The CT Climate Strike on September 20th begins a week of action in every city and town, every school, every workplace, every house of worship.
When: Friday, September 20th Gathering at 12 noon
Where: 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
Find this event on FB here.
“To change everything we need everyone!” Please join us. For more details and events around the state visit www.globalclimatestrike.net
CCAG Organizing Collaboratives.
West Hartford Organizing Collaborative – Gear Up for 2020 Dinner & Conversation
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area are invited to attend.
Thursday, September 26th 6 PM – 8:30 PM at the United Methodist Church of Hartford, 571 Farmington Ave, Hartford
Hear about CCAG's plans for 2020. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
This is a free event. We want to make sure we have enough food so please RSVP to Gretchen at Email: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109
The CT Climate Strike on September 20th begins a week of action in every city and town, every school, every workplace, every house of worship.
When: Friday, September 20th Gathering at 12 noon
Where: 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
Find this event on FB here.
“To change everything we need everyone!” Please join us. For more details and events around the state visit www.globalclimatestrike.net
CCAG Organizing Collaboratives.
West Hartford Organizing Collaborative – Gear Up for 2020 Dinner & Conversation
CCAG members, friends and neighbors in the West Hartford area are invited to attend.
Thursday, September 26th 6 PM – 8:30 PM at the United Methodist Church of Hartford, 571 Farmington Ave, Hartford
Hear about CCAG's plans for 2020. Share what is important to you. Find out how you can take action.
This is a free event. We want to make sure we have enough food so please RSVP to Gretchen at Email: gretchenvivier@gmail.com Phone: 860.798.3280
Fairfield County Organizing Collaborative is on the Move. Taking Action on Housing, Health Care & Climate Change.
CCAG members, friends and neighbors are joining together to educate, engage and take action on the fight for quality, affordable health care- pushing CT to take bold, aggressive action to fight our climate emergency- and working with Fairfield County allies to demand affordable accessible housing for ALL people in this state. Interested in finding out more? Contact Bill Collins at Email: 9collins@optonline.net Phone: 203.846.1109
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 12th Annual #CCAGBBQ a great success!
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Hosts- Former Senator Terry Gerratana & Frank Gerratana MD
Host Committee Members: Shirley Black, Anne Hulick- CT Director CT Clean Water Action, Rhona Cohen, Steve Derby, Chris Donovan, Liz Fitzsimmons, Merrill Gay, Rosemary Klotz, Elaine Lang, Rep. Rick Lopes, Mary Ann Mahony- Nat'l Council AAUP, David McCluskey, John McNamara, David Moore, John Murphy, Tim O'Brien, David Pudlin, Jacob Pudlin, Pat Rehmer, Terri Reid, Rep. Bobby Sanchez, Ned Statchen, Rep. Peter Tercyak, John Valengavich, Rep. Edwin Vargas, Sylvia Vargas, Gretchen Vivier |
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Did you know that Connecticut is a wealthy state, with low taxes? Join the DUE JusticeTeach-In to learn more!
Tuesday, May 14th - 10 am to noon Legislative Office Bldg. 300 Capitol Ave. Room 1B Hartford, CT Guest Speaker: Jamie Mills, CT Voices for Children: ASL Interpreters available RSVP and details here |
On May 20th, we will stand in solidarity with the DUE Justice Coalition (Democracy, Unity Equaltiy) to demand that our elected leaders pass a MORAL BUDGET that that supports all CT residents and asks the wealthy to pay their fair share. RSVP today!
Where: Legislative Office Building- 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
When: May 20, 2019
4:00 PM Gather
4:45 Rally & Action
We want a better Connecticut, and we can have it if we demand it. Spread the word! Share this event on FB - Download a flyer to share here
RSVP Today!
ASL Interpreters available
On May 20th, we will stand in solidarity with the DUE Justice Coalition (Democracy, Unity Equaltiy) to demand that our elected leaders pass a MORAL BUDGET that that supports all CT residents and asks the wealthy to pay their fair share. RSVP today!
Where: Legislative Office Building- 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford CT
When: May 20, 2019
4:00 PM Gather
4:45 Rally & Action
We want a better Connecticut, and we can have it if we demand it. Spread the word! Share this event on FB - Download a flyer to share here
RSVP Today!
ASL Interpreters available
APRIL - PUBLIC OPTION FOR HEALTHCARE EVENTS
Connecticut small business owners & individuals are being crushed by rising health care costs. HB 7267 & SB 134 are some Public Option solutions.
More information on a Public Option here.
RSVP for an upcoming event in your area.
Join the Public Option Support page here.
MAY 3RD RSVP for the CCAG and Democracy for CT Climate Forum on how climate change is impacting our communities and learn about proposed laws currently before the legislature.
Hear from experts about expanding clean energy, addressing gas pipeline and fracking issues, ensuring greater protection for our environment- and more.
Speakers: Leticia Colon de Mejias- CEO Energy Efficiencies Solutions Founder & co-chair Efficiency For All - Sam Dynowski- CT Director Sierra Club - John Humphries- Executive Director & Lead Organizer CT Roundtable on Climate & Jobs
Download a flyer here - Share on fb here
RSVP Today!
Thank you to everyone who stood in solidarity with us on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. His legacy lives on!
Related News:
Advocates, Clergy Rally for a 'Moral Budget' CT News Junkie
by Christine Stuart, April 5, 2019
View the Call to Action Video - View photos/video of this event on FB
See D.U.E. (Democracy, Unity, Equality) Justice Coalition's vision statement here
For questions contact Ashley at duejustice4us@gmail.com
In #solidarity for a #moralbudget2019,
Related News:
Advocates, Clergy Rally for a 'Moral Budget' CT News Junkie
by Christine Stuart, April 5, 2019
View the Call to Action Video - View photos/video of this event on FB
See D.U.E. (Democracy, Unity, Equality) Justice Coalition's vision statement here
- See D.U.E. Justice Coalition endorsing organizations here
For questions contact Ashley at duejustice4us@gmail.com
In #solidarity for a #moralbudget2019,
MAY 4TH- Join CCAG & Protect Our Care CT for a legislative brunch in Groton where conversations about policies and plans to protect our healthcare will be happening. Find out what CT State Legislators are doing to ensure we all have access to high quality, affordable care & to hear more about how you can get involved to make a difference in your community. Invited Guests: State Senators- Cathy Osten, Paul Formica, Heather Sommers State Representatives- Christine Conley, Emmett Riley, Anthony Nolan, Doug Dubitsky, Kathleen McCarty, Mike France, Joe de la Cruz, Kevin Ryan Download a flyer here Share on FB here RSVP Today! This is a free event. |
2018 EVENTS
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Thank you to the 2018 CCAG Awardees, Speakers, Presenters, Host Committee, Donors, Arts Community and Volunteers for making our 47th Anniversary Celebration a night to remember!
This years awardees: Bill Collins & Tish Gibbs The Nancy Benedict Social Justice Award! Eva Bermúdez Zimmerman The Laddie Michalowski Community & Labor Award! Host Committee and Table Captains: Stephen Anderson Pres. CSEA SEIU Lcl. 2001, Pedro Bermúdez, Hartford City Councilwoman Wildaliz Bermúdez, Bill Bloss, Bryan Bonina Pres. Congress of CT Community Colleges, Beverley Brakeman Dir. UAW Region 9A, Atty. Ed Camacho, Isabel Carrasquillo, Steve Derby, Susan Goldman, Kimberly Glassman, Scott Harris, Juan Hernandez Dist. Leader 32BJ SEIU, Steve Wanczyk-Karp, Diane Keefe, Elaine Lang, John Levin, Dan Livingston, Amy McLean-Salls CT Dir. Acadia Center, Bernie McKinnon, Max Medina, Dave Moore, John Murphy, Hank Murray, Bishop John Selders, Rep. Edwin Vargas, Sylvia Vargas, Pastor Rodney Wade- Long Hill Bible Church, Stacey Zimmerman |
CCAG E.D.Tom Swan has agreed to throw himself into the fire in support of the Connecticut Citizen Action Group. Help us to honor his sacrifice, join us for the party!
At the Home of Host Elaine Jorgensen-Lang
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 3 to 6 pm
12 Musket Trail, Simsbury CT
RSVP for directions and details.
Ticket price includes: BBQ & all the trimmings, beverages and show. Donations to CCAG are not tax deductible.
Panel of Roasters and Toasters: Bill Bloss, Chris Donovan, Lynne Ide, David Pudlin, Ethan Rome, Bilal Sekou
Host and Program Committee: Donna Becotte, Bill Bloss, Beverley Brakeman, Marc Caplan, Isabel Carrasquillo, Bill Collins, Steve Derby, David Desiderato, Hillary Desideraggio, Chris Donovan, Wendy Fields, Fletcher Fischer, Rep. Gregory Haddad, Suzanne Havilland, Lynne Ide, Steve Wanczyk-Karp, Diane Keefe, Rep. Matt Lesser, John Levin, Judy Maslen, "Terrible" Bernie McKinnon, David McCluskey, Max Medina, Rick Melita, John Murphy, The Honorable Edith Prague, David Pudlin, Jake Pudlin, Sam Pudlin, Cheri Quickmire, Miles Rapoport, Ethan Rome, Amy McLean Salls, Peggy Shorey, Rep. Peter Tercyak, Steve Thornton, Gretchen Vivier
CCAG E.D.Tom Swan has agreed to throw himself into the fire in support of the Connecticut Citizen Action Group. Help us to honor his sacrifice, join us for the party!
At the Home of Host Elaine Jorgensen-Lang
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 3 to 6 pm
12 Musket Trail, Simsbury CT
RSVP for directions and details.
Ticket price includes: BBQ & all the trimmings, beverages and show. Donations to CCAG are not tax deductible.
Panel of Roasters and Toasters: Bill Bloss, Chris Donovan, Lynne Ide, David Pudlin, Ethan Rome, Bilal Sekou
Host and Program Committee: Donna Becotte, Bill Bloss, Beverley Brakeman, Marc Caplan, Isabel Carrasquillo, Bill Collins, Steve Derby, David Desiderato, Hillary Desideraggio, Chris Donovan, Wendy Fields, Fletcher Fischer, Rep. Gregory Haddad, Suzanne Havilland, Lynne Ide, Steve Wanczyk-Karp, Diane Keefe, Rep. Matt Lesser, John Levin, Judy Maslen, "Terrible" Bernie McKinnon, David McCluskey, Max Medina, Rick Melita, John Murphy, The Honorable Edith Prague, David Pudlin, Jake Pudlin, Sam Pudlin, Cheri Quickmire, Miles Rapoport, Ethan Rome, Amy McLean Salls, Peggy Shorey, Rep. Peter Tercyak, Steve Thornton, Gretchen Vivier
#DoorsForJustice DAY OF ACTION- For activists and volunteers who are committed to justice!!
Good Jobs-Fair Wages; Access to Quality Public Education; A Vibrant & Fairly Funded Public Sector; Racial, Gender and Immigrant Justice; Democracy in our State and in Our Work Places; Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice.
We will be knocking on doors, making calls, registering voters, training volunteers and recruiting new activists. We all contribute in the best ways we can & embrace our collective struggle. For updates, locations and actions across the state. RSVP today!
Good Jobs-Fair Wages; Access to Quality Public Education; A Vibrant & Fairly Funded Public Sector; Racial, Gender and Immigrant Justice; Democracy in our State and in Our Work Places; Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice.
We will be knocking on doors, making calls, registering voters, training volunteers and recruiting new activists. We all contribute in the best ways we can & embrace our collective struggle. For updates, locations and actions across the state. RSVP today!
Saturday, June 23rd - 3 to 6 pm - At the Home of Hosts Pat Rehmer and Rep. Peter Tercyak
150 Belridge Rd. New Britain, Connecticut
In support of the CT Citizen Action Group
Don't forget to share this event with family & friends! Share on FB. Download the flyer here.
Looking forward to seeing you out in the backyard! RSVP today!
For questions, to volunteer, bring a dish or to RSVP offline, email duste2@juno.com or call Duste Dunn at: 203-241-8403
150 Belridge Rd. New Britain, Connecticut
In support of the CT Citizen Action Group
Don't forget to share this event with family & friends! Share on FB. Download the flyer here.
Looking forward to seeing you out in the backyard! RSVP today!
For questions, to volunteer, bring a dish or to RSVP offline, email duste2@juno.com or call Duste Dunn at: 203-241-8403
IMAGES OF BBQ'S PAST
Uniting tens of thousands of people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality. Read more here.
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Please join us in Connecticut for week 5 of the national campaign and call to action. RSVP today! When: Monday, June 11th - 3PM Where: At the CT State Veteran's Memorial @ Minuteman Park (in front of the Legislative Office Bldg.) Get directions. This week's action will put a: SPOTLIGHT ON GOOD JOBS & FAIR WAGES SPOTLIGHT ON HOUSING SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION |
Last year - the CT General Assembly changed eligibility levels for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) impacting 113,000 seniors & people with disabilities. Legislators also cut over 13,000 low income parents off of all of their health care coverage under HUSKY A- limited access to dental services for all adults on Medicaid and cut reimbursement for primary care providers.
CT's Medicaid program provides essential healthcare & benefits to approximately 800,000 CT residents- including elderly, low-income parents & people with disabilities -- vital assistance that if changed as proposed, would leave the healthcare of thousands of our neighbors in jeopardy.
The Good News- because YOU spoke up and showed up at the Capitol, called your legislators, wrote Op-Eds and made sure our voices were heard, the CT General Assembly reversed their decision and rescinded the cuts to MSP.
The Bad News This fix was only temporary. As it stands, our state's most vulnerable citizens are scheduled to lose their benefits on July 1, 2018- and the cuts to HUSKY A parents, dental benefits & primary rates still stand.
But as we saw in December, when we fight back, WE CAN WIN.
That's why your voice, your presence and your actions are needed now more than ever before. Together we can stop these reckless cuts to MSP and Husky A and keep Connecticut families health, safe and secure.
Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 4pm in Hartford at the Capitol- RM 310 to discuss how we can work to prevent these damaging and hurtful cuts and protect CT's signature health care program and our most vulnerable citizens.
Directly following our meeting, the General Assembly's Appropriations Committee will host a Public Hearing at 6pm, where together we'll MAKE sure that our elected officials understand that CT residents OPPOSE any cuts to Medicaid and are calling for FULL RESTORATION OF MEDICAID COVERAGE!
Join the DUE Justice Coalition for regional organizing sessions bringing together individuals, labor, faith, advocacy and community organizations to build and advance a bold agenda for a Connecticut That Works For All- Not Just the Few.
Haven't registered yet? Scroll down for details for each Congressional District then RSVP for yours!
ON THE AGENDA:
Economic Justice & A Fair Economy
Education Equity- From Pre-K to Adulthood
Environmental Justice & A Sustainable, Renewable Economy
Health Care for All
Racial, Gender & Ethnic Justice
Democracy
DATES-TIMES-LOCATIONS: Regional Organizing Sessions
Haven't registered yet? Scroll down for details for each Congressional District then RSVP for yours!
ON THE AGENDA:
Economic Justice & A Fair Economy
Education Equity- From Pre-K to Adulthood
Environmental Justice & A Sustainable, Renewable Economy
Health Care for All
Racial, Gender & Ethnic Justice
Democracy
DATES-TIMES-LOCATIONS: Regional Organizing Sessions
- 1st CD Tues, January 23rd 7PM Rocky Hill Congregational Church 805 Old Main St., Rocky Hill
- 3rd District Thurs, January 25th 7 PM First United Church- Milford CT 34 West Main St, Milford
- 4th District Wed, January 30th 7 PM Norwalk Community College 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk
- 2nd District Wed, January 31st Mitchell College 437 Pequot Ave, New London To be confirmed
- 5th District Thu, Feb 1st7 PM Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury To be confirmed
Youth Leaders In Training
On October 7th, these young people
learned how to lead others in engaging
with government to make a better world. There is nothing like the energy of excited students realizing they can make a real difference! Kudos to CCAG Organizer Ann Pratt, who led this all-day adventure at the Naugatuck Community College (Waterbury Campus).
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WE RESIST. WE BUILD. WE RISE.
On the 100th day of Trump's presidency more than 300,000 people in Washington DC and across the country joined together in a powerful demonstration of unity for jobs, justice and climate action. Together, we will chart a different path forward: away from Trump’s agenda of a cruel, polluted, and divided country, and towards a clean energy economy that works for everyone. #climatemarch |
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Thank you to everyone who raised a glass, and supported us for Sunset on the Beach! Your donations are hard at work today!
Host Committee: Bill Collins, Bill Bloss, Jim Dean, Tish Gibbs, Francine Goldstein, Senator Ed Gomes, John Hartwell, Diane Keefe, Ned Lamont, Max Medina, Douglas and Terry Sutherland Proceeds benefitted the Connecticut Citizen Action and Research Groups. |
A CCAG Strategic Training Event: Justice Works Convening
On Saturday, January 30, Connecticut Citizen Action Group brought 75 activists together to grapple with two related issues that affect everyone: runaway economic inequality and persistent racism. The two are closely related. Both produce haves and have nots separated by enormous distance. Both undermine a modern, healthy economy. Both run counter to the “greatest good for the greatest number,” a principle that made the US economy second to none.
“This was an excellent event! I learned so much about the huge impact that concentrated power and wealth have on everything related to our economy, our communities, and our future. The power and reach of the financial sector in the state and in the country has to be challenged and called to account.” Marilyn Tyszka (read more)
On Saturday, January 30, Connecticut Citizen Action Group brought 75 activists together to grapple with two related issues that affect everyone: runaway economic inequality and persistent racism. The two are closely related. Both produce haves and have nots separated by enormous distance. Both undermine a modern, healthy economy. Both run counter to the “greatest good for the greatest number,” a principle that made the US economy second to none.
“This was an excellent event! I learned so much about the huge impact that concentrated power and wealth have on everything related to our economy, our communities, and our future. The power and reach of the financial sector in the state and in the country has to be challenged and called to account.” Marilyn Tyszka (read more)