Friends,
It's hard to focus on anything other than the upcoming federal
election. But something else happens on November 3: we have an
unprecedented chance to vote for renewable energy and
transparency.
In 19 districts, voters can support 100% renewable
energy. In 16 districts, they can support
transparency of committee votes, helping us hold our
leaders accountable if they talk a big game on climate but vote
against strong action.
We are targeting chair of the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
committee Tom Golden's district, which includes Lowell and Chelmsford,
by dropping door hangers on thousands of doors. A win in Golden's
district would be a big win for renewable energy in the MA State
House. You can sign up for one of our next lit drops
here.
Learn more about these ballot questions with a webinar this coming
Monday (see below).
In
solidarity,
Rosemary Mosco
Newsletter Volunteer
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Ballot Questions Webinar
Did you know
that the Nov 3 ballot includes some key questions questions that could
help us achieve our climate goals? Find out more at 350 Mass' webinar
"What's on the Ballot?" Hear from a panel of experts as we do a deep
dive into three of the ballot questions and explain how you can help
get the word out. Sign up here. Mon, Oct 19, 7-8:30 pm.
Plus, see this digital toolkit for resources you can use to
promote these ballot questions.
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Other 350 Mass News
Keep
Emergency Paid Sick Time Moving: The 350 Mass Solidarity
Working Group is taking on Raise Up Mass' Emergency Paid Sick Time campaign. The
EPST legislation is currently with the Ways and Means Committee, so
now is the time to push to make sure that it's favorably voted out
before the end of the session. If your node is interested in an
in-district meeting with your legislator, writing a letter to the
editor, or supporting the campaign in other ways, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Tell Legislators to Invest In Our Recovery: It's time
to put the people first. 70+ percent of Massachusetts
voters agree: We must invest in our public services that improve
public health, grow our economy, and reduce racial inequalities.
Rather than implement state budget cuts that would worsen the effects
of the economic downturn and harm our recovery, legislators must raise
new revenue from profitable corporations and their shareholders! Learn more here.
Burma Shave Standouts Draw Attention to Pending Climate
Legislation: Taking inspiration from the roadside
advertisements for Burma-Shave in the 1930s, teams of volunteers are
standing on busy commuter routes, each member holding one of a series
of signs that, combined, spell out a message. Activists hope that
their visibility will cause people to pay more attention to the
climate omnibus bill currently in committee. To learn more and take
part, join 350 Mass' direct action wing, Climate Courage.
Click here for more background and for model scripts
you can use for calling or emailing your Rep and Senator about the pending climate
legislation.
Write a Letter to the Editor: There's 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]
to find out more. Our members have a great success rate in getting
letters published! Read some of them here:
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Other Climate Movement News
MIT
Enviro Solutions Initiative Event—Vanishing Amazon: The Amazon
rainforest, one of the planet's most important xxxxxxs against
climate change, is disappearing at an alarming rate. Join Latin
American policy experts and scientists for a discussion about how
biodiversity can become a source of wealth and growth for vulnerable
communities living at the margins of this ecosystem through policies
that combine conservation with environmental and economic justice. Learn more and register here. Wed, Oct 14, 12:30-2
pm.
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Solidarity Opportunities
March
for the Housing Stability Act: We're on the precipice of up
to 200,000 evictions in Massachusetts. Join a march on Governor
Baker's house this Wednesday to urge him to commit to the Housing
Stability Bill. Sign up here and see the Facebook event. Wed, Oct 14, 4-8 pm-ish,
Lynn/Swampscott (orientation/briefing Tue night 7
pm).
Dismantling White Supremacy (DWS) Film Series: This series is
launching its fourth season with The Condor and the Eagle, a
film about a trans-continental journey by four Indigenous leaders to
deepen the meaning of "climate justice".
The film will be made available to registrants for viewing until Oct
16. A panel discussion with audience participation will occur Fri, Oct
16, 7-9 pm on Zoom. See the Facebook event and register here. Links to both the film and the Zoom
panel discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance.
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