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.
Ohio Valley Resource: Mines That Change Owners Have Worse Safety Record, Audit Finds
Sydney Boles of Ohio Valley Resource recently published a radio story and accompanying article about an audit that looked into the safety records of coal mines. Based on her findings, it is clear that mines that have been changed hands are more likely to have safety...
MACED: Infrastructure In Eastern Kentucky
In conjunction with MACED's Appalachia's New Day campaign, they have recently published an article about the water crisis in Martin County, Kentucky. Martin County Concerned Citizens is working on it. Nina McCoy, chair of the group, said they have found greater...
MACED: Black Lung In Eastern Kentucky
As part of their Appalachia's New Day campaign that highlights important projects across the region, MACED published an article last week about the black lung epidemic in Central Appalachia. "The Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center (ACLC), based in Letcher County,...
Ed & Labor Committee Hearing: What is MSHA Doing to Protect Miners from the Resurgence of Black Lung Disease?
June 20th, 2019 -- The House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing today titled, “Breathless and Betrayed: What is MSHA Doing to Protect Miners from the Resurgence of Black Lung Disease?”. Panelists included Dr. Robert Cohen of University of Illinois, Mr....
ACLC: Help Us Send Coal Miners with Black Lung to Washington, DC!
June 20th, 2019 -- ACLC launches a crowdfunding campaign to send 100 miners with black lung and their family members to Washington, DC to demand that congress take action to protect black lung benefits! Please give now to support our efforts: rebrand.ly/blacklungkills...
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...