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Friends,
In September, youth and allies shocked the world with a series of mass
protests. Millions of people took to the streets in the largest
climate actions the world had ever seen. Here in MA, we helped
organize and took part in a 10,000 person strike, rally, and march.
And this past Saturday, students from Harvard and Yale, with support
from Better Future Project's Divest Ed, held a historic disruption of
a Harvard-Yale football game.
We've had some remarkable successes, and now it's time to get
louder.
As a part of their cycle of escalation, youth and their allies are
gearing up for bigger and bolder action. Join us on Friday, Dec. 6 for the next climate strike.
We'll march from Copley to the Common and demand that our
politicians take action.
This strike is a stepping stone for bigger action on Earth Day, for
the end of the MA legislative cycle (July 31), and the Nov. 2020
election. It's on. Come be a part of this historic moment.
See you in the streets,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer
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December 6 Boston Climate Strike
It's coming!
On Friday, Dec 6, we strike from school and work and continue the
fight for climate justice. Join us to stand for a Massachusetts Green
New Deal and an end to the climate emergency! For up to date
information, check out @climatestrikeMA on Instagram and Twitter. See here for resources (flyers, toolkits, and more).
Contact @ClimateStrikeMA or [email protected] with any questions! RSVP here! See Facebook for more details. Fri, Dec 6, 10:30 am,
Copley Sq, Boston.
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Other 350 Mass News
Divest
Ed is Hiring a Director: Better Future Project is looking for
a Divest Ed director to start in 2020! We need someone with a vision
for the student fossil fuel divestment movement, a passion for student
and youth organizing, a commitment to climate justice, and experience
working with young people and partnering with other movements. See here for the job listing.
The Cut The Chase Challenge Has Begun: JP Morgan
Chase is the #1 funder of fossil fuels in the world. We're challenging
people to cut their Chase cards. Since the kick-off date Friday, we
have 10 new videos (Check out this one and this one). Now it's your turn!
Capitalism and the Global Environmental Crisis:
Join us for a free panel on global efforts to confront urgent
socio-environmental crises, featuring 350 Mass, the Association for
India's Development, the Citizens Climate Lobby, the MA Department of
Energy Resources, and the Democratic Socialists of America. Wed,
Dec 4, 1:30-3:30 pm, Lesley University, University Hall Amphitheater,
2nd Floor, 1815 Mass Ave, Cambridge.
Racial and Climate Justice Training: Sunrise and 350
Mass are running a racial and climate justice training as part of our
efforts to improve our efforts around diversity, equity, and
inclusion. The training is for everybody and it'll be a great time! Register here and see the Facebook event. Sat, Dec 7, 12:30-5:30 pm, Boston
University, Stone Science Building room STO 453, 675 Commonwealth Ave,
Boston.
Playing for the Planet—World Music for Climate Change:
Hear master musicians from three different musical
traditions, including 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,
Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St, Boston.
Solidarity Working Group—Visioning and Relaunch: Want to
raise your skills in talking about the intersectionality of the
climate justice movement? Want to increase your engagement? The 350
Mass solidarity working group is for you! Bring your passion for
housing, racial, immigrant, and other forms of justice and join us for
a fun, interactive working meeting. RSVP here. Sun, Dec 8, 1:30-4:30 pm, Framingham
Public Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham.
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
Support Solar Workers: Last week, a group of
construction workers at the NYC solar company Bright Power was fired
for organizing to form a union. This would have been one of the first
ever unions at a solar company. Supporting workers is an essential
part of the Green New Deal. Send a letter to Bright Power's CEO Jeffrey
Perlman.
Global Climate Strike Nov 29: Fridays for Future is
organizing a climate strike this coming Friday. It's time to start
acting for our future. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for, so come
build the momentum! Learn more here. 11 am-1 pm, Boston Common between
Park St and the State House.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Fund
the North American Indian Center of Boston: The MA
legislature has voted to fund a sorely-needed $600K renovation of the
North American Indian Center of Boston, located on S. Huntington Ave.
This crumbling historic building supports the local native population
with social and educational services and job training programs. They
can't access the money until Gov. Baker signs the bill. Please call
him at 617-725-4005 to demand that he sign it now!
Indivisible Conference 2019: We are coming
together to jumpstart our activism, expand our toolkits, and catalyze
collective change. Join us for engaging workshops, panels, and
speakers, as well as opportunities for statewide networking with other
activists. See the Facebook event. Sat, Dec 7, 8:30
am-5:30 pm, Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St,
Worcester.
Fix our Upside Down Tax System by Becoming a Trainer:
Raise Up Massachusetts will be holding a Train the Trainer for people
interested in learning how to facilitate their progressive revenue
workshop. Contact Jon ([email protected]) for details.
Sat, Dec 7, 11 am-3 pm.
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.
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