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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
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Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour
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 and we'll help you do outreach.
Contact [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. Interested in planning? Sign up here. Sun, Sep 22.
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Welcome Jon Wishnie!
A couple
weeks ago Jon Wishnie joined 350 Mass as our new Climate Justice
Partnerships Organizer. Their* full bio is now on the website. 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. If you have further
questions, please reach out to Alan, [email protected].
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Other 350 Mass News
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 and the Facebook event here. 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 on September 20 and in advance
of Charlie's Climate Catastrophe Tour. See the Facebook event. 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. 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. 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 [email protected]. 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. 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. Instructions here. Upload videos here.
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:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
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. 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.
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Solidarity Opportunities
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. RSVP here. 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.
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Brookline Workshop: Thu, Sep 19, 6:30-8:30 pm,
Hunneman Hall, Brookline Village, 361 Washington St. Learn more here.
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Lexington Workshop: Sun, Sep 29, 1:30-4 pm, Cary
Memorial Library, Large Meeting Room, 1847 Massachusetts Ave,
Lexington.
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