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Friends,

We've entered a terrifying time. It's up to us to make sure this doesn't become the new normal.

Just this past weekend, Hurricane Dorian stalled over the Bahamas, causing unprecedented damage. Here in Boston, fascists paraded downtown, spreading their violent rhetoric.

There is no doubt that the climate crisis will exacerbate existing crises, from poverty to racism. Our movement must unite to oppose all forms of oppression as we fight for solutions to the climate crisis. An injury to one is an injury to all. Join me as we fight for a better future for all of us.

In solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer


** Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour
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The week after Sep 20's Global Climate Strike, we're taking our Gov. Charlie Baker puppet on tour to all the gas leaks, compressor stations, and train stations that he's never visited.

Host a stop on the tour! Charlie Baker is a climate failure. We need your help to expose him. Host an event in your community—a movie screening about the Merrimack Valley gas explosions, a rally near the biggest gas leak in town, or something else. Create your event here ([link removed]) and we'll help you do outreach. Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions!

Charlie's Trip to Weymouth: We're kicking off Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour with a march to a place where Baker's never been. Join us as we take our Charlie Baker puppet from the State House to the proposed site of the dangerous compressor station in Weymouth! RSVP here ([link removed]) . Interested in planning? Sign up here ([link removed]) . Sun, Sep 22.


** Welcome Jon Wishnie!
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A couple weeks ago Jon Wishnie joined 350 Mass as our new Climate Justice Partnerships Organizer. Their* full bio is now on the website ([link removed]) . We are delighted for Jon to be part of the team to continue introducing them* to 350 Mass network.

*Jon uses “they / them” pronouns. If you are new to the practice of sharing one’s pronouns, check out this useful guide ([link removed]) . If you have further questions, please reach out to Alan, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .


** Other 350 Mass News
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Allston-Brighton Node Community Outreach at Aeronaut Beer Garden: Join the Allston-Brighton Node to speak with community members about the climate strikes, the climate crisis, and beyond. Thu, Sep 5, 4:30-9 pm, Aeronaut Allston, 267 Western Ave, Boston.

Film Screening—Under Pressure: Come see a student-produced documentary that explores the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions and their aftermath. This event is sponsored by 350 MA, The Sierra Club, and The Blanding Library. See the trailer here ([link removed]) and the Facebook event here ([link removed]) . Mon, Sep 9, 6:30-8 pm, Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd, Rehoboth.

Candidate Forum on Energy and the Environment—Boston City Council District 9:
Come hear from Jonathan Allen, Brandon Bowser, Liz Breadon, Craig Cashman, Dan Daly, Lee Nave, and Amanda Smart. Thu, Sep 12, 6-8 pm, Brighton Allston Congregational Church, UCC, 404 Washington St, Boston.

350 Mass Cambridge-Somerville Climate Picnic: Join our community gathering for an introduction to the upcoming Global Climate Strike and follow up actions! This gathering is part of a statewide series to grow community support leading up to the Global Climate Strike ([link removed]) on September 20 and in advance of Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour ([link removed]) . See the Facebook event ([link removed]) . Tue, Sep 10, 6-8 pm, Joan Lorentz Park, Broadway, Cambridge.

Next Transportation Working Group Meeting: Mark your calendars! As usual, we'll have dinner, and you can call in via Zoom. Thu, Sep 19, 5:45-8 pm, Cambridge Cohousing, 175 Richdale Ave (near Porter Sq).

Worcester Climate Strike: To close our month of climate action, join us for a Worcester climate strike! More details coming soon. See the Facebook event. ([link removed]) Fri, Sep 27, noon-1 pm, Worcester City Hall and Common, Worcester.

Naomi Klein at First Parish Church: Harvard Book Store welcomes award-winning author and journalist Naomi Klein for a discussion of her latest book, ON FIRE: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal. This event is co-sponsored by 350 Mass for a Better Future, Cambridge Forum, The Intercept, The Leap, and Sunrise Movement Boston. Tickets are available online only. Learn more and get tickets here. ([link removed]) Thu, Oct 10, 7-8:30 pm, First Parish Church, 1446 Mass Ave, Cambridge.

Honk Festival: Lets march together in the Honk Parade October 13! All nodes are invited to join together and march under the 350 Mass banner. Please send your node's desire to participate and suggestions on parade activities to More info coming soon! Sun, Oct 13, Davis Sq, Somerville.

Franklin 2050—The Climate Crisis: Join the 350 Mass Greater Franklin node for a free educational forum on the climate crisis, its challenges, causes, effects and policy implications. More details and RSVP here ([link removed]) . Thu, Oct 17, 7-9 pm, Elks Lodge #2136, 1077 Pond St, Franklin.

Make a video to support the Climate Strike: School strikers are calling on youth, parents, and all concerned citizens to join the Sep 20 Climate Strike and the week of action that follows. Adults will stand in solidarity with youth to ensure a just and livable future for all. Create a short video about why you're striking, why you care about the climate crisis, and why it's personal to your life! See the first video here ([link removed][0]=68.ARBkVA1M_bDKXvXwVupdCXkfPns6Xm6_nikvCs8Pl5zSaGJq4hk_vwT0hVcXoOnaHwNqzKw5MCqB75J5RtJGDKKKvIuYm-tIHSg8mzmu-7CGwj8Eh4AVLqqTkgecEtfQ2dKHDgdtfCf0HgdxHe3lQV25lUTUKQ94qWaSXk9ooMyFfE-amJGWDWfCCX7eAaYlnfGtsaaey9XvyNoOcUeoIn0zcVhhf-Fd13P6XpSwd8Xl4IZgnk3WIuaqzrcvYQ7QCtYyEYc4K-ozA_MTFX9oCcLBcSQyA8ZichfvCPRhRwCXe8ODn99K6kdhDAcWZ_4Y3231ZTyEDIWjykdR_WPxG8uaGGgJfF5-QzqfBECh&__tn__=-R) . Instructions here ([link removed]) . Upload
videos here ([link removed]) .

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:
* The Boston Globe: Climate activists don’t want to see Markey’s vital work undermined ([link removed])
* The Berkshire Eagle: Meeting brought the science on climate change ([link removed])
* Cape Cod Times: No logic in delaying offshore wind projects ([link removed])

Want to join the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more!


** Other Climate Movement News
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Women of Cancer Alley Film and Discussion: The Women of Cancer Alley is a first-ever collection of films made by women who live adjacent to chemical plants, tank farms and refineries along the Mississippi River in south Louisiana. More info and RSVP here ([link removed]) . Wed, Sep 18, 7 pm, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, 845 West Street, Amherst.

Event with Dr. Adrienne Hollis: Come to a free event with Dr. Hollis, the Lead Climate Justice Analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists and former Director of Federal Policy for WE ACT for Environmental Justice in NYC. Thu, Sep 19, 3-4:30 pm, Integrated Sciences Complex Building, 3rd floor conference room #3300, UMass Boston.


** Solidarity Opportunities
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TOMORROW: Cambridge Carnival Unity Rally, March for Peace, Community Forum: Want to have a say in the future of Cambridge Carnival? Join us for a Unity Rally followed by a March for Peace that will end at Union Baptist Church for a Community Forum. Bring your flags, wear your Carnival tshirts, put on your headdress, bring your instruments and whistles, and carry signs in support of Cambridge Carnival. Details here. ([link removed]) RSVP here. ([link removed]) Wed, Sep 4, 6-9 pm, Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge.

Michael Mazerov Discusses Corporate Taxes: Michael Mazerov, Senior Fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in DC, will discuss corporate taxes with MassBudget. This is a great opportunity to learn more about corporate taxes and get a sense of what's happening around the country with battles and victories in other states. Mon, Sep 16, 4-5 pm, Room 2B at SEIU 32BJ, 26 West St, Boston.

Raise Up Progressive Revenue Workshops: These workshops will empower you to become a vocal advocate about the need for fair and adequate revenue to address the many critical needs that require additional state funding.
* Brookline Workshop: Thu, Sep 19, 6:30-8:30 pm, Hunneman Hall, Brookline Village, 361 Washington St. Learn more here. ([link removed])
* Lexington Workshop: Sun, Sep 29, 1:30-4 pm, Cary Memorial Library, Large Meeting Room, 1847 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington.

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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Upcoming Node Meetings
All are welcome!

Allston-Brighton
Mon, Sep 9, 6-7:30 pm
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp St, Allston

Berkshires
Wed, Sep 18, 6-8 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church
175 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield

Boston
Tue, Sep 10, 7-8:30 pm
First Church in Jamaica Plain
6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain

Cambridge-Somerville
Tue, Sep 3, 6:30-8:30 pm (orientation for new members at 6 pm)
First Church Cambridge
11 Garden St, Cambridge
Cape Cod
Thu, Sep 12, 7-8:30 pm
Sturgis Library
3090 Main St, Barnstable

Greater Franklin
Thu, Sep 5, 7-9 pm
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut St, Franklin

Lowell
Wed, Sep 4, 7-8:30 pm
Mill No. 5
250 Jackson St, Lowell

MetroNorth
Wed, Sep 11, noon-1:30 pm
Unitarian Church
478 Main St, Winchester

MetroWest
Thu, Sep 5, 7-9 pm
First Parish of Sudbury
327 Concord Rd, Sudbury

Mystic
Tue, Sep 10, 7-8:30 pm
Medford High School, Rm V220
489 Winthrop St, Medford

Newton
Tue, Sep 17, 7-9 pm
First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton

North Shore
Tue, Sep 3, 4:30-6 pm (potluck from 6-8:30pm!)
Pagoda at Salem Willows
165 Fort Ave, Salem

South Coast
Tue, Sep 10, 7-8:30 pm
First Parish Church in Taunton
76 Church Green, Taunton

South Shore
Tue, Sep 3, 7:30-9:30 pm
Old Ship Church Parish House
107 Main St, Hingham

Upper Charles
Mon, Sep 23, 7-9 pm
Sherborn UU
11 Washington St, Sherborn

Watertown
Sun, Sep 15, 4:15-6 pm
The Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer St, Watertown

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