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Friends,

Since the beginning of the year, California and Australia have been engulfed in flames and the Southeast has born the brunt of hurricanes. Extreme weather caused by climate change is the new normal around the world.

But as 2019 heads into the final stretch, we're still waiting on our legislators to take meaningful action.

Action on the climate crisis must begin here, with us. Here's how you can keep your state legislators accountable:
* Call your legislators. ([link removed]) We hope to make at least 50 calls!
* Email your legislators. ([link removed]) Lets make it to 100 emails.
* Post on social media tomorrow ([link removed]) to bring attention to our priorities!

In solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer


** We Need YOU For Mass Power Forward Lobby Day: Thursday Nov 14!
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350 Mass is part of Mass Power Forward, a coalition of groups fighting for climate action and clean energy, and we're organizing a critically important lobby day! On November 14, the Senate will hold a formal session and Senator Pacheco, a climate champion, will put a spotlight on senators who signed a New Years Resolution in January to agree to pass bold climate legislation in 2019. We need to pack the session and show our support! Meet in room 437 at 10 am. RSVP here! ([link removed]) The formal session will be from 11 am-1 pm, then we'll head back to room 437 to prepare to lobby on our Mass Power Forward bills.

TOMORROW, Wed, Nov 13, use this Social Media Guide ([link removed]) to amplify our voices on the internet!

More details will be released closer to the date. In the meantime, send questions to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and RSVP here ([link removed]) .


** Other 350 Mass News
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A Forum on Climate Justice: Jewish tradition is clear that the Earth is sacred and we have a social responsibility to those who are vulnerable and in need. Hear a panel of speakers on the relationship between climate and other pressing issues. Speakers include 350 Mass' Alan Palm, Rabbi Katy Allen of the Jewish Climate Action Network, Ari Fertig of the Jewish Labor Committee, Eri Svenson of the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, and Marion Davis of the MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. Thu, Nov 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston.

Here Comes The Sun—A Climate Cabaret: Enjoy a fabulous night of theater, music, story, dance and a poem or two to explore the climate crisis and celebrate the work of 350 Mass and other groups. Learn more and buy tickets ([link removed]) . Fri, Nov 15, 7:30-9:30 pm, Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St, Gloucester.

Metro North Node Drawdown Event: How can the world reverse global warming and prosper? Join the Metro North node and others to find out! Wed, Nov 20, 7:30-9 pm, Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main St, Winchester.

Playing for the Planet—World Music for Climate Change: Hear master musicians from three different musical traditions. Featured performers include the cross-cultural violin master Beth Bahia Cohen, the Hindustani singing of Warren Senders, and the jazz improvisations of Stan Strickland and Josh Rosen. Proceeds benefit 350 Mass. See the Facebook event ([link removed]) and get tickets here. ([link removed]) Sat, Dec 7, 7-10:30 pm, 7-9 pm, Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St, Boston.

Survey from the Municipal Working Group: The MWG supports nodes working to pass climate solutions at the municipal level. Fill out this survey ([link removed]) to support the development of the Municipal Working Group.

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 Salem News: Getting a grip on climate change ([link removed])
* Cape Cod Times: Routine weather crises illustrate urgency of global warming ([link removed])
* The Herald News: The "small stuff" can create the right mindset on global warming ([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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Climate Change Town Hall: Join State Representative Marjorie Decker and experts in the field of climate change and renewable technology to discuss the impacts of climate change and what is being done to mitigate its effects. See the Facebook event. ([link removed]) Thu, Nov 14, 6-8 pm, Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge.

Greenroots Toxic Tour: Are you tired of traffic, air pollution, gas leaks, and high voltage substations? So are we! Join us for an environmental justice toxic tour and learn about toxic spots in East Boston. See the Facebook event. ([link removed]) Sat, Nov 16, 11 am-1:30 pm, Wood Island, Boston.

Attend a Hearing on Fossil Fuel Divestment: The Joint Committee on Public Service will have a hearing on MassDivest's priority bill, the Local Option Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill (S636, H3662), An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Other divestment bills will be heard, including H2350, An Act authorizing the Somerville Retirement Board to divest from fossil fuel companies and H2220, An Act relative to public investment in fossil fuels. Mon, Nov 18, 11 am, Gardner Auditorium, MA State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston.

Paris To Pittsburgh
Screening and talk with the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond: Take in a National Geographic documentary that celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. Plus, hear from Mariama White-Hammond, a pastor, activist, artist, and facilitator working to build social movements in a way that's strategic, simple, grounded and fun. Register here ([link removed]) . Tue, Nov 19, 6:30-9:30 pm, Moter Brook Arts & Community Center, 123 High St, Dedham.

Fossil Fuel Conference Standout: On November 20 & 21 there will be a fossil fuel industry conference held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Join FRRACS and others for a peaceful protest. RSVP here ([link removed]) . Wed/Thu, Nov. 19/20, noon - 7:30pm, Seaport Hotel, Boston.


** Solidarity Opportunities
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It's Time for Corporations to Pay Their Fair Share! Ask if Your Legislator Agrees: Big business lobbyists are pushing legislators to pass regressive taxes and fees that disproportionately affect low- and middle-income people. Contact your legislator ([link removed]) by phone or email and voice your opposition to regressive revenue and voice your support for corporations paying their fair share.

Let's Fix Our Upside-Down Tax System:
Join Raise Up Massachusetts for a workshop to learn about our upside-down tax system, its impact on working people in Massachusetts, and how we can fix it together. Tue, Nov 12, 6-8 pm, VietAID in Fields Corner, 42 Charles St, Boston. RSVP: Beth Huang at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and see the Facebook event ([link removed]) .
Faith Communities for a Solidarity Economy: Boston Ujima Project is growing a network of faith organizations that will grow the solidarity economy in Boston. Learn about how faith communities can be a part of this project for racial and economic justice. RSVP here ([link removed]) . Thu, Nov 21, 6-8pm, JPCH, 65 Cornwall St, Boston.

Support the Safe Communities Act: We have a date for this act's hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security: Monday, December 10. Learn more about the act and how to support it ([link removed]) through MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Action coalition, and click here to tell Mass legislators to support immigrant families! ([link removed])

Unmasking Fidelity: Fidelity Charitable, through their Donor-Advised Fund, approves financial support to groups that promote anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, and anti-LGBTQ+ views and practices. Sign a petition ([link removed]) to demand that Fidelity Charitable adopt a moral clause that filters out groups who are involved in organized bigotry.
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!

Allston-Brighton
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30-8 pm
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp St, Allston

Berkshires
Wed, Nov 20, 6-8 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church
175 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield

Boston
Tue, Nov 12, 7-8:30 pm
First Church in Jamaica Plain
6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain

Cambridge-Somerville
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30-8:30 pm (orientation for new members at 6 pm)
First Church Cambridge
11 Garden St, Cambridge
Cape Cod
Thu, Dec 5, 7-8:30 pm
Sturgis Library
3090 Main St, Barnstable

Greater Franklin
Thu, Nov 21, 7-9 pm
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut St, Franklin

Lowell
Wed, Nov 13, 7-8:30 pm
Mill No. 5
250 Jackson St, Lowell

MetroNorth
Wed, Nov 20, noon-1:30 pm
Unitarian Church
478 Main St, Winchester

MetroWest
Tue, Dec 5, 7-9 pm
Peace Lutheran Church
107 Concord Rd, Weyland

Mystic
Tue, Nov 26, 7-8:30 pm
Medford High School, Rm V220
489 Winthrop St, Medford

Newton
Tue, Nov 19, 7-9 pm
First Unitarian Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton

North Shore
Tue, Dec 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
Beverly Farms Library
24 Vine St, Beverly

South Coast
Tue, Nov 19, 7-8:30 pm
First Parish Church in Taunton
76 Church Green, Taunton

South Shore
Tue, Nov 19, 7:30-9 pm
Old Ship Church Parish House
107 Main St, Hingham

Upper Charles
Mon, Nov 25, 7-9 pm
Sherborn UU
11 Washington St, Sherborn

Watertown
Sun, Nov 24, 4:15-6 pm
The Residence at Watertown Square
20 Summer St, Watertown

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