From Sam Payne <[email protected]>
Subject Climate Weekly: Defending Democracy
Date October 28, 2020 11:26 PM
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Friends,



Many members of 350 Mass feel it is important to call on people to get ready to resist an illegitimate power grab with massive peaceful protests, and toinsist that all votes be counted. ([link removed])



History teaches that responding promptly with massive peaceful protests – such as demonstrations, strikes, and other forms of nonviolent resistance - is the most effective way to resist a coup. Hopefully that will not be necessary. If the results are clear enough by the end of election night to lock up a majority of the Electoral College votes, that probably would deter any coup-like activity. But in uncertain situations, it is best to be prepared.



So, how can you and others get ready?

* Save the date! Be ready to show up Nov. 4 (and possibly beyond).

* Take this pledge ([link removed]) , sign this petition to Governor Baker ([link removed]) , and ask your friends to do the same.

* RSVP to the rally ([link removed]) on Boston Common currently planned for 3:30 pm on Nov. 4, or enter your zip code and choose another event near you. (RSVP in order to get updates.)

* Pick a buddy – or a squad – to go with you. (More safe, more fun.)



See below for more resources, as well as some items more directly related to climate.



In solidarity,



Sam Payne

Digital Organizer & Communications Specialist





** More on Defending Democracy

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Want more background on defending democracy? Sign up for the webinar How to Beat an Election-Related Power Grab ([link removed]) (offered nightly Oct. 25 - 30).



Willing to help out the Boston rally? Email David at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have been trained as a marshall or peacekeeper. You can register here ([link removed]) for online marshal training this Wednesday, 10/28, 5-7 pm (for both first-timers and those with experience; will separate into breakout rooms based on experience). And potentially useful for anyone: Nonviolent action training ([link removed]) (basic skills for mass mobilizations; offered every night Oct. 25 – Nov. 3)



Spread the word! Share this letter or this webpage ([link removed]) . Think about a broad reach, not just to known progressives & political activists. Such peaceful protests succeed when they include the “center”, not just the left.





** Other 350 Mass News

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Send a Letter in Support of Climate-Friendly Transportation in Allston: The Mass Dept. of Transportation’s Allston Multimodal Project is a once-in-a-century opportunity to increase regional transit, remove the highway viaduct, and improve conditions of the Charles River's edge. But Transportation Secretary Pollack is pushing for a new viaduct while advocates argue for an at-grade option in the narrow “throat” area of the project. Don’t let MassDOT put up a new 1950s highway for the 21st Century. Write [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) by Oct. 30th to fully support the modified at-grade option. See the explainer and letter template ([link removed]) from A Better City and more background from Walk Boston. ([link removed])



Watch the Ballot Questions Webinar: Did you know that the Nov 3 ballot includes key questions that could help us achieve our climate goals? View a recording of our webinar "What's on the Ballot?" ([link removed]) to hear from a panel of experts as we do a deep dive into the questions and explain how you can help get the word out. For more resources, see this digital toolkit ([link removed]) .



Keep Emergency Paid Sick Time Moving: The 350 Mass Solidarity Working Group is taking on Raise Up Mass' Emergency Paid Sick Time campaign ([link removed]) . 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] (mailto:[email protected]) or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .



Key Climate Legislation is Stalling in Committee: Click here ([link removed]) for background and for model scripts you can use for calling or emailing your Rep and Senator ([link removed]) 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] (mailto:[email protected]) to find out more. Our members have a great success rate in getting letters published! Read some of them here:

* Marjorie Lee's letter in the Boston Globe:It takes resolve, not quick fixes, to tackle greenhouse gases ([link removed])

* Brett Whelan's letter in MassLive: Attorney General Maura Healey is doing her part to protect the environment ([link removed])

* Mary Memmot's letter in the Boston Globe: Nominee calls policy issue ‘contentious’ (somewhere, Galileo is heard muttering) ([link removed])

* Brent Whelan's letter in the Boston Globe: Much depends on the court's ability to respond to this existential threat ([link removed])

* Janice Kubiac's letter in Sentinel & Enterprise: Barrett keeps Democrats, Trump at bay in Senate ([link removed])





** Other Climate Movement News

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Stop the Springfield Biomass-burning Facility: Mothers Out Front is outraged at the environmental injustice of a proposed biomass-burning facility in Springfield, the "asthma capital of the United States". As reported in the Boston Globe ([link removed]) , the East Springfield community has been fighting this plant for over 10 years. You can support them by writing a short personal note (email and/or tweet) to your state Rep and Senator.





** Solidarity Opportunities

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Protest to Prevent Mass Evictions: Massachusetts' eviction and foreclosure moratorium expired on Oct 17, and over 100,000 households are at risk. Governor Baker's plans to expand rental assistance won't stop these evictions. To prevent catastrophe, we must pass the Guaranteed Housing Stability bill, H.5018, to stabilize renters, small landlords, and homeowners for a year. Use this tool ([link removed]) to call your legislators, and join the rally this Thursday (see the Facebook event ([link removed]) ). Thu, Oct 29, 10 am-noon, Boston Housing Court, 24 New Chardon St, Boston.



More Signatures Needed to Protect Boston’s Largest Project to House Residents Experiencing Homelessness: Monty Gold, a large landowner and landlord with a poor track record of keeping up his properties, has filed a lawsuit against the biggest affordable housing project for people who have experienced homelessness of its kind in Boston. The project is run by Pine Street Inn, a nationally recognized leader that operates similar facilities with excellent track records. Learn more and sign the petition here. ([link removed])

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.



We're on Facebook ([link removed]) and Twitter ([link removed]) . Did you receive this email from a friend? You can subscribe here. ([link removed])



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

Upcoming Node Meetings

All are welcome! Use the password 350ma.



Berkshires

Wed, Nov 18, 6-8 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Boston (including Allston-Brighton)

Tue, Nov 10, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Cambridge-Somerville

Tue, Nov 10, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])

Cape Cod

Thu, Nov 12, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Charles River

Wed, Nov 18, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Greater Franklin

Thu, Nov 5, 7-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Lowell

Wed, Nov 11, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



MetroNorth

Wed, Nov 11, noon-1:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



MetroWest

Thu, Nov 5, 6:45-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Newton

Tue, Nov 17, 7-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



North Shore

Tue, Nov 3, 6:30-8:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



South Coast

Tue, Nov 10, 7-8:30 pm

Zoom Link ([link removed])



South Shore

Tue, Nov 3, 7:30-9:30 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Upper Charles

Mon, Nov 23, 7-9 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



Watertown

Sun, Nov 8, 4:15-6 pm

Zoom link ([link removed])



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