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Dear John,
As the seasons change and we usher in new growth and vibrant colors, we are
also witnessing new political victories thanks to communities organizing in
increasingly effective and exciting ways. In this edition of Frontline Temp
Check, we celebrate all those who have organized tirelessly throughout the
summer and into the fall to ensure our elected officials stayed true to
their word to respect and honor environmental justice communities’ policy
wishes. Whether through direct action in Congress as happened last week to
stop Senator Manchin’s dirty side deal [4], or letter writing campaigns
and rallies, we honor those from the most impacted communities who are
making their voices heard to impact critical legislation. _(Featured below:
Tom BK Goldtooth, Executive Director, Indigenous Environmental Network,
being arrested after a sit in outside of the Senate protesting Manchin's
Dirty Side Deal)._

Read on for a few more highlights from CJA members. The power of frontline,
environmental justice communities should inspire us all!

CHANGE THE RULES: CJA CELEBRATES THE WITHDRAWAL OF MANCHIN’S SIDE
DEAL

WE DID IT! "The announcement of Senator Manchin’s withdrawal of his dirty
side deal from the Continuing Resolution this week is a testament to the
power of frontline community organizing and a victory for environmental
justice communities everywhere.

CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OZAWA BINESHI ALBERT STATED,
_‘We are ecstatic about this decision. Frontline voices, those directly
impacted by this climate crisis, the ones who are hit first and worst, will
be heard. This dirty side deal was not good for our communities and we will
continue to fight for what is right, the protection of our communities and
homelands. We also know that this fight is far from over.’”_ Read our
full statement here. [5]

Communities from Appalachia, Indigenous Environmental Network, Just
Transition Alliance and other allies participated in direct actions in the
US Senate as highlighted above, while others coordinated local campaigns to
influence their elected officials.

In New Jersey for example, in the lead up to the actions in DC, over 100
allied groups mobilized to rally against the proposed #dirtysidedeal.

Ironbound Community Corporation, Inc., South Ward Environmental Alliance,
and New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance hand delivered a letter to
Senator Booker’s staff and were able to apply local pressure resulting in
local elected officials support against the dirty side deal. [6]

For additional information check out CJA members and more analysis below
_(Featured in photo below: Ana Baptiste of the New School, Maria Lopez
Nunez of Ironbound Community Corporation, Inc., and Nicky Sheats of New
Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance)_

* Score It a Win! [7] - Bill McKibben & DN! Video [8]
* Activists Arrested at Senate in Protest Over Joe Manchin’s Pipeline
Bill [9] - Independent

* Fight Over Manchin’s Permitting Overhaul Clouds Outlook for Stop Gap
Funding Bill [10] - Wall Street Journal

* Activists Gird for Round Two in Manchin Permitting Fight [11]

THIS MONTH, CJA MEMBERS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO...

CJA MEMBERS & LEADERSHIP SHOW UP FOR NEW YORK CLIMATE WEEK

Last week, CJA Co-EDs and staff joined members in the New York area for
Climate Week, along with local celebrations organized by CJA members. It
was wonderful to once again be in and build community with our grassroots
members.

The week started off with New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance’s
20th Anniversary Conference and was followed by Taproot Earth's Black
Climate Leadership Summit. We closed the week with a panel at the New
School. The panel provided space for environmental justice communities to
discuss how Climate Justice movements can make real change and are in a
unique position to do so through disrupting business as usual at the
upcoming United Nations’ climate change conference, known as COP27.
Moderated by Angela Mahecha of the Tishman Environment & Design Center,
panelists included Bineshi Albert, CJA’s Co-ED, Jesus Vazquez, ED of
Organizacion Boricua, Jacquie Patterson, ED of the Chisholm Legacy Project,
Jade Begay, Director of Climate Justice at NDN Collective, Colette Pichon
Battle, Vision & Initiatives Partner at Taproot Earth, and Osprey Orielle
Lake, ED of WECAN (many of whom are featured in the above photo).

CHANGE THE STORY: STORIES ARE OUR CURRENCY FOR CHANGE

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To be human is to tell stories and make meaning–through art, music,
words, and creation. Just as some stories help to maintain the status quo,
stories can also be the currency of change. When they compel us to question
dominant narratives. When they bring us together in communion. When they
heal us. When they make a Just Transition future feel attainable.

In our latest podcast episode, [12] you’ll hear from two of Climate
Justice Alliance’s three co-executive directors, Bineshi Albert and
Monica Atkins, who share the ways their art and storytelling intersect with
their leadership and organizing.

Environmental justice and climate justice are inherently creative–
against all odds, communities are building ways to tackle climate change
and social injustices at the same time. You’ll also hear from Lenina
Nadal and Cris Laguna from Center for Story-based Strategy on how to use
narrative strategy for cultural organizing and building collective power.

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