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Friends,
No crisis happens in isolation. Every challenge
interacts with existing challenges—and, because of policy and regulatory
choices, communities of color often feel the greatest
impacts.
Today, Attorney General Healy's office released a brief that throws
this in sharp relief. Called COVID-19’s Unequal Effects in Massachusetts, it paints
a damning picture:
"The cities and towns hit hardest are those that are home to
communities of color ... These communities have long been
among the poorest and most polluted in Massachusetts, with
higher than average rates of asthma-related hospitalizations,
particularly among children.They are also most vulnerable to the
impacts of climate change."
The brief's conclusion reinforces the demands we've been calling for.
We need to codify Environmental Justice policy in MA, commit to 100%
renewable energy, and invest in clean energy infrastructure.
When a crisis hits, we take care of us all by meeting the
basic needs of the most vulnerable. See below to get
involved.
In solidarity,
Alan Palm
Director of Organizing
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Support our Ballot Question Campaign
350 Mass has
partnered with Act On Mass to create two questions we want to put on
the ballot for the November elections in various House districts.
These would send a powerful message to House leadership and other
state reps that voters want (1) a more accountable
legislature, by requiring that all committee votes be
recorded and published, and (2) fast progress towards a 100%
renewable energy. Sign up here for a one-hour training on how to help,
starting each night this week.
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Other 350 Mass News
Keep
the Momentum Going to Stop the Money Pipeline: Thanks to
those who joined our Stop The Money Pipeline Massachusetts webinar!
Even if you weren't able to make it, there are tons of ways to follow
up and take action:
Sign a
Petition to Build Back Better: Support the 350 Mass North
Shore and Greater Lowell nodes in their efforts to show their
representatives that the people of Massachusetts demand action to
address the climate crisis, reduce pollution, invest in
infrastructure, and create good jobs. Sign here.
We Need Your Photos: Do you have any great pics or
short videos of 350 Mass rallies, meetings, and other activities?
We're looking for photos of our volunteers taking action, smiling, and
having a great time! Please upload them here.
Stay in the Loop with Climate Courage: Because of the
pandemic, 350 Mass' direct action wing, Climate Courage, has had to
adjust their plans. Sign up here to stay in the loop about future
actions.
Write a Letter to the Editor: There has never been a
better time to take part in 350 Mass' Letters to the Editor (LTE)
team. Want to join? Email Alan Palm, Director of
Organizing, to find out more! Our members have a great success
rate in getting letters published! Here are some recent letters:
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Other Better Future Project News
We're
Hiring a Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist:
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 of 350 Mass in
using communications and digital tools for on-the-ground actions and
in-person meetings as well as decentralized statewide campaigns. Read how to apply here.
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Other Climate Movement News
Urge
Liberty Mutual to Stop Funding the Climate Crisis: Liberty
Mutual is a huge backer of the tar sands sector, which spells disaster for the climate and Indigenous rights.
Are you a Liberty Mutual policyholder? You have a unique platform to
voice concerns. Sign up here.
Take
an Online Training from 350.org: If you're stuck at home and
you want to take your climate activism to the next level, try these online skill-ups from 350.org. Learn more about the
science of climate change, discover how to have effective climate
conversations, and find out how to run a grassroots campaign.
Sign a Petition Calling for a Moratorium on Construction of
Pipeline Projects and Export Facilities: Our nation’s leading
decisionmakers are charged with protecting all the people of our
nation, including the health, safety, and rights of future
generations. A moratorium on pipeline construction is needed to
protect us all. Sign here.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Stand
With the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe: The Mashpee Wampanoag
Tribe, the very tribe that welcomed the Pilgrims in the 1600s, is at
risk of losing what is left of their homelands due to a determination
made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Sign a petition to support the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
Reservation Reaffirmation Act (HR.312).
Online Course—Don’t Kvetch, Organize: Learn
how to organize in a time of pandemic. Over the course of eight weeks (May 18-Jul
11), participants delve deeply into the fundamentals of social justice
and community organizing and grapple with how they relate to Jewish
traditions and values. Learn how to make a difference on the issues
you care about. Register here.
Demand a People's Bailout: As nurses and grocery
clerks keep the country running, Congress is developing a relief and
recovery package to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We
need a swift, inclusive bailout, by and for the people.
Add your voice here.
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