Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center
FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE IN THE COALFIELDS
FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE IN THE COALFIELDS
The Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center is a nonprofit law firm that fights for justice in the coalfields by representing coal miners and their families on issues of black lung and mine safety and by working with grassroots groups and individuals to protect the land and people from misuse and degradation caused by extractive industries.
Martin County Film Screening: Food & Water Watch Joins as Co-Sponsor
We are very excited to announce that Food & Water Watch is co-sponsoring our Martin County Water Crisis Film Screening event in Lexington at 21c Museum Hotel. As described on their website, "Food & Water Watch mobilizes regular people to build political power to move...
GRAMMYS: John Prine & Why He Wants To Benefit Coal Miners
In an article posted to the Recording Academy, which hosts the Grammy Awards, John Prine talked at length about his respect for miners and the importance of supporting miners and their communities. We are very honored and grateful to Mr. John Prine, as he is directing...
WHITESBURG: Black Lung Documentary Screening 5/31
ACLC, in partnership with Appalshop, presents the PBS/Frontline documentary "Coal's Deadly Dust," a film about the rise of black lung disease in coal country by reporter and producer Howard Berkes. Join us on Friday, May 31st at the Appalshop Theater at 7pm for a...
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Coordinator of Policy and Organizing
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Coordinator of Policy & Organizing General Description: The Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center (ACLC) seeks a full-time Coordinator of Policy and Organizing to join our team in Whitesburg, Kentucky. This position will lead ACLC’s work to promote a...
ANNOUNCEMENT: ACLC Staff Eric Dixon to Leave Current Position in August
On behalf of our staff and board, we have some bittersweet news to announce: Eric Dixon, ACLC’s Senior Coordinator of Policy and Community Engagement, will be leaving his current position in August in order to pursue graduate school. Eric joined ACLC in 2014 as an...
WFPL 89.3: Remembering A Coal Miner Who Stood Up For Black Lung
Jessica Lilly of WFPL 89.3 highlighted a miner named Robert Bailey who lost his life as a result of black lung disease. Read more below: "Robert Bailey died 28 days after our last conversation. He told me that he was grateful for the extra years he gained from his...
LEXINGTON: ACLC hosts Martin County Water Crisis film screening event 5/29
Appalachian Citizens' Law Center invites you to join us on May 29th at 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington for a short documentary screening by filmmaker Kate Levy about the Martin County water crisis. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring ACLC's Deputy...
JUST ANNOUNCED: Proceeds from John Prine’s New Limited Edition Record to go to ACLC
Oh Boy! Records announced yesterday that all net proceeds from John Prine's newest 7" record, "My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night" will go to Appalachian Citizens' Law Center to support our work fighting for justice in the coalfields. According to Sacks + Co.,...
PRESS RELEASE: $1 BILLION RECLAIM ACT PASSES HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BIPARTISAN VOTE
PRESS RELEASE: $1 BILLION RECLAIM ACT PASSES HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BIPARTISAN VOTE Media Contact: Eric Dixon at 865-202-8688 (eric@aclc.org) View a PDF of the statement here. May 1, 2019 WHITESBURG, KY — After reintroduction earlier this month, the bipartisan RECLAIM Act...