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Friends,



We're in the thick of the final week of the legislative session. We can't let another two-year session end without a single major climate accomplishment. The fact that the carbon pricing bill was killed in committee last week and withdrawn as an amendment this week shows that we need to be even louder.



We expect a climate bill will be out this Wednesday or Thursday. We'll only have hours to evaluate the bill, organize amendments, and recruit co-sponsors. Please join our rapid response team so we can be ready. ([link removed])



I'd also like to take a quick moment to introduce myself as the new Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist. Hi, I'm Sam! I studied political science and psychology in college and I've worked on political campaigns and digital strategies. I've been a lifelong climate activist, and I’m so looking forward to getting to know you all and working together to bring about a better future for Massachusetts and the planet.



Keep scrolling for more ways you can get involved this week.



In solidarity,



Sam Payne

350 Mass Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist





** URGENT: Join our Rapid Response Team to take Immediate Legislative Action

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Mass Power Forward is trying to get environmental justice and 100% renewable energy passed before the end of the legislative session. This Wednesday or Thursday, we expect the House to release a climate bill from committee. Once the climate bill is released, we have to act fast. We need to:

1. Read it and see what's missing

2. Move sponsors for amendments for things that are missing, and

3. Gather co-sponsors for those amendments.



We'll only have a short time (perhaps 24 hours) to gather co-sponsors for our amendments. Can you sign up ([link removed]) to join the rapid response team? You'll receive an email or text when we need your immediate help to follow this action guide ([link removed]) (we'll fill in the correct amendment numbers).



We'll also host a quick zoom meeting to explain the bill and the amendments we're supporting, but only with 1 hour notice! Sign up here and please spread the word. ([link removed])





** Other 350 Mass News

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TOMORROW—Bike Rally to Support Climate Legislation: Climate Courage, the direct action wing of 350 Mass, is holding a bike rally to urge the legislature to Move On Climate! We’ll be socially distanced, and all are welcome to join. See details here. ([link removed]) Wed, Jul 29, 10 am, Massachusetts State House.



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 at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more. Our members have a great success rate in getting letters published!

Read 350 Mass member Anna Gooding-Call's letter in the Salem News: Time to Remake the Power Grid ([link removed]) and three letters from our members--Sue Donaldson, Deborah Hoffman, and Jonathan Quint, thoroughly debunking the pro-gas op-ed in theBoston Herald! ([link removed])





** Solidarity Opportunities

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Take Legislative Action: The climate policies we've been fighting for may come to a vote this week, but we also have a responsibility to act in solidarity and mutuality as part of the broad movement for justice. See this guide ([link removed]) to learn about other important related issues and find out how to take action ASAP to support a just future!



Campaign Launch for Invest in Our Recovery with Raise Up Massachusetts: We can generate the revenue we need and avoid budget cuts that drive us deeper into a recession and deepen racial and economic inequities. How? By taking on the many large corporations that continue to generate enormous profits. Learn more and take action here. ([link removed])





** Other Climate Movement News

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Tell BlackRock To Divest from Fossil Fuels: BlackRock is the world's leading investor in fossil fuels. Send a postcard ([link removed]) urging CEO Larry Fink to be true to his words and "transform finance" in the face of the climate crisis.

Is this newsletter a helpful resource? Help us make it possible by donating ([link removed]) today!





** About Better Future Project and 350 Mass

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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.



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Questions? Email Alan Palm, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Upcoming Node Meetings

All are welcome! Use the password 350ma.



Allston-Brighton

Mon, Aug 31, 6:30-8 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Berkshires

Wed, Aug 19, 6-8 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Boston

Tue, Jul 28, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Cambridge-Somerville

Tue, Aug 4, 6:30-8:30 pm (orientation for new members at 6 pm)

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Cape Cod

Thu, Aug 13, 7-8:30 pm

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Charles River

Wed, Aug 19, 7-8:30 pm

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Greater Franklin

Thu, Aug 6, 7-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Lowell

Wed, Aug 5, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



MetroNorth

Wed, Aug 5, noon-1:30 pm

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MetroWest

Thu, Aug 6, 6:45-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Mystic

Wed, Aug 26, 7-8:30 pm

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Newton

Tue, Aug 18, 7-9 pm

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North Shore

Tue, Aug 4, 6:30-8:30 pm

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South Coast

Tue, Jul 28, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



South Shore

Tue, Aug 4, 7:30-9:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Upper Charles

Mon, Aug 19, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Watertown

Sun, Aug 2, 4:15-6 pm

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