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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:
In
solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer
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We
Need YOU For Mass Power Forward Lobby Day: Thursday Nov 14!
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! 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 to amplify our voices on the
internet!
More details will be released closer to the date. In the meantime,
send questions to [email protected] and RSVP here.
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Other 350 Mass News
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. 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 and get tickets here. 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 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:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
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. 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. 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. 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. Wed/Thu, Nov. 19/20, noon - 7:30pm,
Seaport Hotel, Boston.
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Solidarity Opportunities
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 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] and see the Facebook event.
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. 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 through
MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Action coalition, and click here to tell Mass legislators to support immigrant
families!
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 to demand that Fidelity Charitable
adopt a moral clause that filters out groups who are involved in
organized bigotry.
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