| From | Vignesh Ramachandran for 350 Mass <[email protected]> |
| Subject | Climate Movement Weekly: Digital actions, Zoom meetings, and mutual aid |
| Date | March 17, 2020 5:25 PM |
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Friends,
Hello. I hope you're safe and well.
You'll notice some changes in this week's newsletter. Employees and volunteers (like me) are working from home, and node meetings are happening online. We'll also be hosting virtual meetups for climate activists to help folks cope with isolation—sign up here! ([link removed])
In times like this, I wish that climate change would take a vacation. But it doesn't stop, and neither do we. We're committed to help you keep taking action if you can. There's so much we can do from the safety of our homes.
Here are some resources you might find useful:
* Guidelines for demands from grassroots organizers concerning COVID-19 ([link removed])
* A collection of resources for action and community ([link removed]) from the Asian American Resource Workshop
* How climate activists can plan now to stay safe and keep taking action ([link removed])
* If you have aid or support to offer, fill out this form ([link removed]) to put your offer into a public spreadsheet ([link removed])
* If you are looking for support, check out the offerings spreadsheet ([link removed]) and reach out to the person listed; if you need something not on the offering spreadsheet, add it to the needs spreadsheet here ([link removed])
* If you are interested in starting a local mutual aid or support network in your community, please email [email protected] and we can set you up with tools
We're learning the true cost of government inaction, rejection of science, and lack of concern for our communities. We must fight back to protect what we love.
In solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
** Hiring a New Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist
------------------------------------------------------------
After almost two years with 350 Mass, I am transitioning out of my role as 350 Mass Digital Organizer in April. Entering this position I had hoped to integrate racial and economic justice into climate organizing, and strongly believe that 350 Mass has shifted narrative and organizing of the climate justice movement in Massachusetts.
350 Mass is looking for an experienced, strategic, and collaborative individual to lead our communications and digital organizing efforts. The Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist will support the statewide volunteer network 350 Mass using communications and digital tools in service of both on-the-ground actions and in-person meetings, as well as decentralized statewide campaigns. Read how to apply here. ([link removed])
** Should the Public Buy Columbia Gas?
------------------------------------------------------------
Eversource wants to buy Columbia Gas. Should they? Read an article by 350 Mass' Executive Director Craig Altemose: ([link removed])
"To the relief of many, Columbia Gas is going away. But the real question before us is: what do we want to replace it with? Another profit-maximizing corporation that views the people of the Commonwealth as customers to wring value out of? Or a government-owned department that, like the fire department, would symbolize the best of public service and protect the safety and fair pay of workers, the health of our communities, and the stability of our climate system?"
** Other 350 Mass News
------------------------------------------------------------
Calling All Teachers: Are you a member of a 350 Mass node and also a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association? A group of active and retired MTA members have formed the MTA Climate Action Network and are organizing and mobilizing members to become climate justice activists! If you're interested, email Allston-Brighton node member (and MTA member) Justin Brown at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Mass Power Forward Climate Justice Pledge: MPF is advocating for the Climate Justice Pledge as a way to tell Representatives to vote on amendments and bills that will address climate issues in Spring/Summer 2020. Ask your legislators to commit to this pledge to take action before it's too late. More information here. ([link removed]) Now until Wed, Apr 1.
Transportation Working Group Meeting: The next meeting is a call-in. All are welcome, but if you plan to call in, please contact John MacDougall at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . TOMORROW, Wed, Mar 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Sign Up for Actions Targeting Chase Bank: Chase Bank is the top lender to the fossil fuel industry. Climate Courage, the direct action wing of 350 Mass, is planning several upcoming actions targeting various Chase Bank branches. Locations and details for each date are being worked out, so sign up here ([link removed]) to stay in the loop. Sat, Mar 21, and Thu, Apr 23.
Ballot Initiative Kickoff Meeting: Do you want bold climate legislation passed this session? 350 Mass is teaming up with other progressive organizations to let the Massachusetts Legislature know that we want climate laws now and we expect transparency when voting. Join us to strategize on how to organize in order to get our concerns turned into questions on the November ballot. RSVP for the online meeting here. ([link removed]) Sat, Apr 4, 11:30 am-3 pm.
Our Taxes, Our Future: Come to a peaceful climate action on tax day. The federal government continues to give massive subsidies and tax breaks to oil, natural gas, and coal corporations. We're calling on Governor Baker and the federal administration to take immediate action. Learn more on Facebook ([link removed]) . Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 am-noon, Internal Revenue Services, JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury St, Boston.
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are some recent letters:
* Taunton Daily Gazette: Everyone must take action now to combat climate change ([link removed])
* MetroWest Daily News: Is Bezos up to the challenge? ([link removed])
* The Boston Globe: Fossil fuel industry feels tug of divestment movement ([link removed])
Want to join the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more!
** Other Better Future Project News
------------------------------------------------------------
Online Interfaith Summit on Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and How To Respond: Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) invites you to a summit that brings together religious and spiritual communities from Boston and the surrounding area to engage in a discussion about climate change. Discover resources that will help us prepare for extreme weather-related issues. RSVP here. ([link removed]) Sun, Mar 29, 2-3:30 pm.
Host a Boston-area Divest Ed Fellow Next Summer: Divest Ed, Better Future Project's national campus divestment program, will be hosting an in-person Boston summer fellowship for up to 15 student divestment leaders. If you live in the Greater Boston Area and have a spare room in your home, please consider hosting a fellow and fill out this form! ([link removed])
** Other Climate Movement News
------------------------------------------------------------
Sign a Petition to Protect Indigenous Sovereignty: Right now in British Columbia, Canada, Indigenous Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs and land defenders are resisting the construction of the TC Energy Coastal GasLink pipeline slated to cut through their territories. Sign a petition ([link removed]) to demand that Chase and KKR defund the pipeline.
Support Clean Transportation: The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a collaboration of twelve states and D.C. that would cap transportation emissions and place a fee on fuel imports. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise much needed revenue to modernize the transportation system. State leaders are soliciting feedback ([link removed]) on the program and will decide this spring if they will participate.
Rally at Liberty Mutual Headquarters: Join the Rainforest Action Network, MassDivest Coalition, Mothers Out Front, and Insure Our Future Coalition in Boston's Back Bay to pay Liberty Mutual a visit! We'll be reminding them that the Boston-based insurance giant must step up action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis. Wed, Apr 8, 10-11 am, 175 Berkeley St, Boston.
** Solidarity Opportunities
------------------------------------------------------------
Petition to Suspend Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments During the Coronavirus Crisis: State and federal officials are encouraging people who feel sick to stay home, but many workers already struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. To protect the health and housing security of our community, ask Governor Baker to act now so workers won't have to make that choice. Learn more and sign here. ([link removed])
Raise Up Massachusetts: Our grassroots activists flooded legislative inboxes and offices, and as a result, the House released their transportation revenue package, ensuring:
* A Tiered Corporate Minimum: large, profitable corporations will pay a fair share of their taxes according to their size.
* Low- and middle-income families won't be paying a disproportionate amount to invest.
* A long-term commitment to the Fair Share Amendment.
Please contact your legislator ([link removed]) to thank them for their inclusion of a tiered corporate minimum, confirm their continued support of the Fair Share Amendment, and continue advocating for a fair and balanced revenue package.
Make Schools Safe from ICE: Reports from Boston Public Schools are ending up in the hands of ICE, jeopardizing young people’s futures. The Boston Teachers Union and the Student Immigration Movement are taking action. Sign a petition ([link removed]) to curb this information pipeline.
Is this newsletter a helpful resource? Help us make it possible by donating ([link removed]) today!
** About Better Future Project and 350 Mass
------------------------------------------------------------
Better Future Project (BFP) ([link removed]) builds grassroots power to advance a rapid transition beyond fossil fuels. 350 Mass ([link removed]) is Better Future Project's volunteer-led climate action network.
We're on Facebook ([link removed]) and Twitter ([link removed]) . Did you receive this email from a friend? You can subscribe here. ([link removed])
Questions? Email Alan Palm, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Upcoming Node Meetings
All are welcome!
Allston-Brighton
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30-8 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Berkshires
Wed, Mar 18, 6-8 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Boston
Tue, Mar 24, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Cambridge-Somerville
Tue, Mar 17, 6:30-8:30 pm (orientation for new members at 6 pm)
Zoom link ([link removed])
Cape Cod
Thu, April 9, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Charles River
Wed, Mar 25, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Greater Franklin
Thu, Mar 19, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Lowell
Wed, Mar 18, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
MetroNorth
Wed, Mar 18, noon-1:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
MetroWest
Thu, Apr 2, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Mystic
Wed, Mar 25, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Newton
Tue, Mar 17, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
North Shore
Tue, Apr 7, 6:30-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
South Coast
Tue, Mar 24, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
South Shore
Tue, Mar 17, 7:30-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Upper Charles
Mon, Mar 23, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Watertown
Sun, Mar 29, 4:15-6 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
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Friends,
Hello. I hope you're safe and well.
You'll notice some changes in this week's newsletter. Employees and volunteers (like me) are working from home, and node meetings are happening online. We'll also be hosting virtual meetups for climate activists to help folks cope with isolation—sign up here! ([link removed])
In times like this, I wish that climate change would take a vacation. But it doesn't stop, and neither do we. We're committed to help you keep taking action if you can. There's so much we can do from the safety of our homes.
Here are some resources you might find useful:
* Guidelines for demands from grassroots organizers concerning COVID-19 ([link removed])
* A collection of resources for action and community ([link removed]) from the Asian American Resource Workshop
* How climate activists can plan now to stay safe and keep taking action ([link removed])
* If you have aid or support to offer, fill out this form ([link removed]) to put your offer into a public spreadsheet ([link removed])
* If you are looking for support, check out the offerings spreadsheet ([link removed]) and reach out to the person listed; if you need something not on the offering spreadsheet, add it to the needs spreadsheet here ([link removed])
* If you are interested in starting a local mutual aid or support network in your community, please email [email protected] and we can set you up with tools
We're learning the true cost of government inaction, rejection of science, and lack of concern for our communities. We must fight back to protect what we love.
In solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
** Hiring a New Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist
------------------------------------------------------------
After almost two years with 350 Mass, I am transitioning out of my role as 350 Mass Digital Organizer in April. Entering this position I had hoped to integrate racial and economic justice into climate organizing, and strongly believe that 350 Mass has shifted narrative and organizing of the climate justice movement in Massachusetts.
350 Mass is looking for an experienced, strategic, and collaborative individual to lead our communications and digital organizing efforts. The Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist will support the statewide volunteer network 350 Mass using communications and digital tools in service of both on-the-ground actions and in-person meetings, as well as decentralized statewide campaigns. Read how to apply here. ([link removed])
** Should the Public Buy Columbia Gas?
------------------------------------------------------------
Eversource wants to buy Columbia Gas. Should they? Read an article by 350 Mass' Executive Director Craig Altemose: ([link removed])
"To the relief of many, Columbia Gas is going away. But the real question before us is: what do we want to replace it with? Another profit-maximizing corporation that views the people of the Commonwealth as customers to wring value out of? Or a government-owned department that, like the fire department, would symbolize the best of public service and protect the safety and fair pay of workers, the health of our communities, and the stability of our climate system?"
** Other 350 Mass News
------------------------------------------------------------
Calling All Teachers: Are you a member of a 350 Mass node and also a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association? A group of active and retired MTA members have formed the MTA Climate Action Network and are organizing and mobilizing members to become climate justice activists! If you're interested, email Allston-Brighton node member (and MTA member) Justin Brown at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Mass Power Forward Climate Justice Pledge: MPF is advocating for the Climate Justice Pledge as a way to tell Representatives to vote on amendments and bills that will address climate issues in Spring/Summer 2020. Ask your legislators to commit to this pledge to take action before it's too late. More information here. ([link removed]) Now until Wed, Apr 1.
Transportation Working Group Meeting: The next meeting is a call-in. All are welcome, but if you plan to call in, please contact John MacDougall at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . TOMORROW, Wed, Mar 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Sign Up for Actions Targeting Chase Bank: Chase Bank is the top lender to the fossil fuel industry. Climate Courage, the direct action wing of 350 Mass, is planning several upcoming actions targeting various Chase Bank branches. Locations and details for each date are being worked out, so sign up here ([link removed]) to stay in the loop. Sat, Mar 21, and Thu, Apr 23.
Ballot Initiative Kickoff Meeting: Do you want bold climate legislation passed this session? 350 Mass is teaming up with other progressive organizations to let the Massachusetts Legislature know that we want climate laws now and we expect transparency when voting. Join us to strategize on how to organize in order to get our concerns turned into questions on the November ballot. RSVP for the online meeting here. ([link removed]) Sat, Apr 4, 11:30 am-3 pm.
Our Taxes, Our Future: Come to a peaceful climate action on tax day. The federal government continues to give massive subsidies and tax breaks to oil, natural gas, and coal corporations. We're calling on Governor Baker and the federal administration to take immediate action. Learn more on Facebook ([link removed]) . Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 am-noon, Internal Revenue Services, JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury St, Boston.
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are some recent letters:
* Taunton Daily Gazette: Everyone must take action now to combat climate change ([link removed])
* MetroWest Daily News: Is Bezos up to the challenge? ([link removed])
* The Boston Globe: Fossil fuel industry feels tug of divestment movement ([link removed])
Want to join the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more!
** Other Better Future Project News
------------------------------------------------------------
Online Interfaith Summit on Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and How To Respond: Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) invites you to a summit that brings together religious and spiritual communities from Boston and the surrounding area to engage in a discussion about climate change. Discover resources that will help us prepare for extreme weather-related issues. RSVP here. ([link removed]) Sun, Mar 29, 2-3:30 pm.
Host a Boston-area Divest Ed Fellow Next Summer: Divest Ed, Better Future Project's national campus divestment program, will be hosting an in-person Boston summer fellowship for up to 15 student divestment leaders. If you live in the Greater Boston Area and have a spare room in your home, please consider hosting a fellow and fill out this form! ([link removed])
** Other Climate Movement News
------------------------------------------------------------
Sign a Petition to Protect Indigenous Sovereignty: Right now in British Columbia, Canada, Indigenous Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs and land defenders are resisting the construction of the TC Energy Coastal GasLink pipeline slated to cut through their territories. Sign a petition ([link removed]) to demand that Chase and KKR defund the pipeline.
Support Clean Transportation: The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a collaboration of twelve states and D.C. that would cap transportation emissions and place a fee on fuel imports. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise much needed revenue to modernize the transportation system. State leaders are soliciting feedback ([link removed]) on the program and will decide this spring if they will participate.
Rally at Liberty Mutual Headquarters: Join the Rainforest Action Network, MassDivest Coalition, Mothers Out Front, and Insure Our Future Coalition in Boston's Back Bay to pay Liberty Mutual a visit! We'll be reminding them that the Boston-based insurance giant must step up action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis. Wed, Apr 8, 10-11 am, 175 Berkeley St, Boston.
** Solidarity Opportunities
------------------------------------------------------------
Petition to Suspend Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments During the Coronavirus Crisis: State and federal officials are encouraging people who feel sick to stay home, but many workers already struggle to make rent or mortgage payments. To protect the health and housing security of our community, ask Governor Baker to act now so workers won't have to make that choice. Learn more and sign here. ([link removed])
Raise Up Massachusetts: Our grassroots activists flooded legislative inboxes and offices, and as a result, the House released their transportation revenue package, ensuring:
* A Tiered Corporate Minimum: large, profitable corporations will pay a fair share of their taxes according to their size.
* Low- and middle-income families won't be paying a disproportionate amount to invest.
* A long-term commitment to the Fair Share Amendment.
Please contact your legislator ([link removed]) to thank them for their inclusion of a tiered corporate minimum, confirm their continued support of the Fair Share Amendment, and continue advocating for a fair and balanced revenue package.
Make Schools Safe from ICE: Reports from Boston Public Schools are ending up in the hands of ICE, jeopardizing young people’s futures. The Boston Teachers Union and the Student Immigration Movement are taking action. Sign a petition ([link removed]) to curb this information pipeline.
Is this newsletter a helpful resource? Help us make it possible by donating ([link removed]) today!
** About Better Future Project and 350 Mass
------------------------------------------------------------
Better Future Project (BFP) ([link removed]) builds grassroots power to advance a rapid transition beyond fossil fuels. 350 Mass ([link removed]) is Better Future Project's volunteer-led climate action network.
We're on Facebook ([link removed]) and Twitter ([link removed]) . Did you receive this email from a friend? You can subscribe here. ([link removed])
Questions? Email Alan Palm, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Upcoming Node Meetings
All are welcome!
Allston-Brighton
Mon, Mar 23, 6:30-8 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Berkshires
Wed, Mar 18, 6-8 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Boston
Tue, Mar 24, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Cambridge-Somerville
Tue, Mar 17, 6:30-8:30 pm (orientation for new members at 6 pm)
Zoom link ([link removed])
Cape Cod
Thu, April 9, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Charles River
Wed, Mar 25, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Greater Franklin
Thu, Mar 19, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Lowell
Wed, Mar 18, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
MetroNorth
Wed, Mar 18, noon-1:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
MetroWest
Thu, Apr 2, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Mystic
Wed, Mar 25, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Newton
Tue, Mar 17, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
North Shore
Tue, Apr 7, 6:30-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
South Coast
Tue, Mar 24, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
South Shore
Tue, Mar 17, 7:30-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Upper Charles
Mon, Mar 23, 7-9 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
Watertown
Sun, Mar 29, 4:15-6 pm
Zoom link ([link removed])
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