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on racial justice
As Americans continue to express public outrage over the murder of George Floyd and America’s pattern of injustice, Citizens’ Climate Lobby this week issued a statement of support for racial justice. CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds said, “It’s not enough simply to list diversity as one of our values. The best way we can proclaim that Black lives matter to CCL is for us to take concrete action.” The “concrete action” Mark referred to is explained in a separate blog post, which suggests a number of things our white members can do to make CCL a more inclusive organization, such as:
As Mark said in the statement, “there is no simple fix for racism—but we will not shy away from doing our part in this vital work.”
Other news this week: Good news from around the world: CCL International chapters have been in action, including the launch of a CCL Europe newsletter, outreach in Zimbabwe, and 13-year-old Sudbury, Canada, volunteer Sophia Mathur conducting an online event with seven politicians. Read more. |
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If you have a little time: Subscribe to CCL’s blog to get our latest posts right in your inbox. Simply enter your email address in the top right corner and click “Subscribe.” This will help you stay as up to date as possible on things like our recent statements, legislative updates, and more.  If you have more time: Learn about natural gas and methane leaks from a panel of energy experts. RSVP to hear from panelists David Lyon of the Environmental Defense Fund, Bob Stout of BP, and CCL member and petroleum geologist James Rine (pictured L-R). This webinar is hosted by CCL’s Team OIL Action Team. You can also connect with your nearest CCL chapter to take action in your community, or join one of CCL’s national online Action Teams to take action on specific topics like diversity, health, faith, and more. Browse CCL Community’s Event Calendar to find upcoming events, trainings, and calls you can join. |
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Lobbying: Connecting online with congressman
 Because of social distancing imposed by the pandemic, in-person meetings with members of Congress are not taking place. The Naperville CCL chapter, however, got a little face time with their congressman, Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), when he dropped in on the group’s May meeting, which was held over Zoom. Foster, who is a scientist, told the group, “Every disaster movie starts with the government ignoring a scientist.” The group publicly thanked Foster for joining them in this tweet.
CCL volunteers are regularly activating the “five levers” of political will in their communities. If you’d like to learn more about how to pull the lobbying lever like these volunteers did, watch or read this training on planning and practicing a lobby meeting.
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CCL offers two ongoing learning series: Citizens' Climate University for existing volunteers, and Core Volunteer Training for new volunteers. Here are the next few sessions you can join: 6/4 Citizens' Climate University: Lobbying 401: How to Lead a Lobby Team - A successful lobby meeting starts with a team leader. Learn what you need to do as we take our lobbying online. Learn more. 6/9 Core Volunteer Training: Using Social Media Basics - Social media can be an effective tool for building your group and connecting with members of Congress. This training will get you started. Learn more. 6/11 Citizens' Climate University: June Lobby Training #2: Pathway to Passage - CCL VP for Government Affairs Danny Richter provides up-to-the-moment information and strategy to get the most out of our June lobby meetings. Learn more. To see upcoming topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community. |
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This week on the CCL blog
Louisiana during COVID: In a state hit hard by the pandemic and inequities in health care, CCL volunteers are finding ways to support one another through a time of high anxiety. Read more. Share your story: Are you interested in being featured in a video or on CCL's blog? Sign up to share your story about COVID-19, your climate advocacy, or anything else on your mind. We'll contact you to schedule a conversation. |
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