Fighting for hope in the nation's overdose capital: Charleston, WV. City Councilor. Narcan Slinger. Pup Dad. #CharlestonCantWait Text me: (415) 683 6185.
Charleston, WV
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I'm not sure if this is a good idea. But going to give it a go w/starting this year's #the100dayproject.
Going to try ... to finesse + publish a chapter a (week)day of "Rough Waters Ahead: Holding on for Young & Rising Climate Change Activists."
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What are some lessons we can take from Charleston, WV’s 2026 Council races? And where do we go next? roughwatersahead.substack.co…
"...the overall zeitgeist from Tuesday seems to point to a more expansive transformative opportunity for politics everywhere, including right here."
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A two year saga came to a close this week, when Charleston, WV's City Council voted to protect future right of ways after selling off a historic West Side staircase for a nickel a square foot (and being sued).
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Joe Solomon, Charleston Citt Council.
“You’re welcome in Charleston. You’re welcome everywhere but in this building, I guess. This is your city, your state, don’t let them tell you otherwise.”
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The forgotten ghosts of the overdose crisis
In a recent speech, West Virginia councilman Joe Solomon spoke of Charleston leading the state in ‘ghosts’ – an apt description for those so often overlooked by lawmakers.
New from @jackshuler.
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Are you still there, Twitter? It's me, Joe, and I'm running again for City Council here in WV's capital (we won last time--we're trying to keep serving in this role).
You can help us reach 2,000 supporters on FB here (almost there by 1/2 dozen) - facebook.com/joeforcharlesto…
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New op-ed: Charleston [WV] City Council Term Limits Could Bring New Voices, Ideas @wvgazettemail facebook.com/JoeSolomon/post…
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#10 trending article in @wvgazettemail - The slow rapture of Kanawha's overdose crisis wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op…
Can't get over paywall or find a local copy? Try here too (1st comment) - facebook.com/JoeSolomon/post…
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Save a Life Day started in West Virginia in 2020, and in just five years, it's grown nationwide. This year, all 50 states will be participating tomorrow, Sept. 25.
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An event that started in two WV counties in 2020 has spread to all 50 states. Not only does Save A Life Day show the lifesaving potential of Naloxone, it distributes free doses of it. wvpublic.org/story/health-sc…
How to make an Emergency Naloxone Wall Box for $5 for Save a Life Day & Beyond (which is coming up next Thurs) - soarwv.org/soar-announcement… #SaveaLifeDay
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Getting so close to 500 friends on LinkedIn. Will the sun break through and make everything shimmer for a second when it happens? Is it like feeling the force? linkedin.com/in/joesolomon/
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Getting ready to take my 13th course in the @JohnsHopkinsSPH Doctor of Public Health program starting tomorrow. 🍀😬
Also, TA-ing my first course this semester too!
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This was taken at last Wed's mutual aid fair.
A unhoused neighbor, George, came in from the cold & asked if the pet care table would take in his pup, Russell. Such love & anguish in one exchange–this is Russell 👀 as his dad leaves the gym.
You can help: gofundme.com/f/help-russell-…
New Appalachian Regional Commission call for applications to tackle the overdose crisis (with a workforce lens), opens today: arc.gov/grants-and-opportuni…
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Today is a big day! After nearly a year of planning, we’re opening up applications in the Appalachian region where we’ll support 500 moms and babies across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Read more about this historic investment here: bit.ly/4h5fCgw
Applications open up today for the Bridge Project to support at least 100 families in WV (& more in OH & KY) with ~$20k over ~3 years to help with a new baby in the works.
Folks qualify who are under 14 weeks pregnant, in a household making under $44,000.
Some info: Applications open 1/8 at bridgeproject.org/apply for people who are 14 weeks pregnant or less in WV, KY, & OH who live in @ARCgov counties. More about the program in🧵
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New York-based Bridge Project to give Appalachian moms cash wvgazettemail.com/news/new-m…
Grateful to @Trey_Kay to be in this community of dialogue -- this was recorded just 2 days after the election. wvpublic.org/us-them-post-el…
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Voters in Morgantown will decide the future of a law that would impose fines and jail time on homeless people sleeping on its streets and in public places, reports @LoriKerseyWV.
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