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  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
April 25, 2024 at 9:31 PM

We’re training young people around the country to know how to respond when a climate disaster strikes.

The climate crisis is getting worse before our eyes. Every year, the fires, floods, hurricanes, and heatwaves get more deadly. Unfortunately, this summer will be no exception. Hey John, it's Aru. The climate crisis is getting worse before our eyes. Every year, fires, floods, hurricanes, and h…
  Summer Lee · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 11:30 PM

We sent the billionaires packing.

Their million-dollar attack ads couldn’t overshadow the incredible work we’ve accomplished, and the district knows it. Hey John, Yesterday was a great day; the people of Pennsylvania elected me as the Democratic nominee for PA-12. Sunrise Movement contacted over 150,000 voters through dials a…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Applications are now open for the American Climate Corps.

Today, the vision thousands of young people organized tirelessly for becomes a reality. John, We did it. Today, the vision thousands of young people organized tirelessly for becomes a reality. The Biden Administration just opened applications for the American Climate Corps. Four years ago,…
  Summer Lee · [email protected]
April 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM

I RARELY reach out on a Sunday, BUT...

Your support is what keeps me going. While a few thousand dollars might be pocket change to those billionaires, for us? Hey John, we’re 2 days out from the Pennsylvania April Primary. Before I catch you up on how I’m feeling, I have to ask: Can you chip in $5 or more before my Primary on Tue…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 8:50 PM

NEW: Biden admin considering climate emergency

The pressure is working. The pressure is working, John. Bloomberg News is reporting that the Biden administration is internally talking about declaring a Climate Emergency, something that’s been off the table for years. Hundreds of thousands of us have signed petitions, faxed the White Hou…
  Sunrise Movement · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 12:13 AM

John + Sunrise + Summer Lee

With less than a week to go until the Pennsylvania primary on April 23rd, we need all hands on deck in our fight to re-elect a tireless leader in our people-powered movement for clean air and water, union jobs, reproductive justice, and a democracy that represents us ALL. John, With less tha…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 9:20 PM

6 young people were just arrested outside VP Harris' LA home.

You read that right. John, you read that right: 6 young people were just arrested outside VP Harris' LA home.  Last night, in the face of the escalating climate crisis, dozens of Sunrise volunteers slept in front of her home to demand that Biden declare a climate emergency and use ever…
  Sunrise Movement · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 10:05 PM

We can’t afford to lose Jamaal, Cori, Summer, Ilhan, or Rashida from Congress.

Our secret weapon is what it has always come down to: organized people power. John, Every member of the Squad is up for re-election this year, and five of these young, working-class, Black and brown progressives are facing serious threats to their U.S. House seats: Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, …
  Noah, Sunrise · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 10:23 PM

Big Oil is getting nervous

Big Oil's been mastering the art of deception for ages, dividing folks to keep on polluting. Then there’s us, the youth climate movement— more powerful, and angrier than ever before, and we’re totally over their BS. Hey John, it’s Noah, your Distributed Organizer with Sunrise Movement. In Buc…
  Summer Lee · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM

It’s not over till it’s over

I keep my walls bare as a reminder that we’re not guaranteed another term. Hey folks, it’s Summer Lee. The vote total was **less than one percentage point** in my last primary, and with Republicans’ #1 billionaire donor up on TV attacking me with less than one month til election day, NOW is t…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Help make sure young people take action on Earth Day

Through this teach-in, we will uplift youth voices and help them share how climate change has impacted their communities. Hi John, it’s Aru, Executive Director at Sunrise Movement. 2024 could shape climate action for decades. This Earth Day, we’re taking a page from the past. We’re done with …
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 10:05 PM

What do you want our movement to fight for in 2024?

It is not enough just to show up to vote every four years; we know that political action is year-round. Hey Sunrise supporters, it’s Aru, Executive Director of Sunrise Movement. 2024 is going to be a big year for Sunrise. Elections are already underway. Summer is just around the corner with r…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Help make sure young people take action on Earth Day

Through this teach-in, we will uplift youth voices and help them share how climate change has impacted their communities. Hi John, it’s Kidus, Earth Day is a month away tomorrow. Every year, politicians and corporations use Earth Day as an excuse to pat themselves on the back: "Yes, we're app…
  Michele, Sunrise · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM

We made 20,000 new green jobs a reality.

Our idea became the law of the land with your support. Hi John, it’s Michele Sunrise’s Political Director. This summer, the Biden Administration will officially launch the American Climate Corps with about 20,000 workers! This program became the law of the land with your support. This is jus…
  Michele, Sunrise · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Can you chip in $5 to help us overcome big money in PA-12?

This week, a far-right Republican billionaire, Jeffry Yass spent millions to start spreading misinformation ads about Summer in the district. Hey John, it’s Michele, Sunrise Movement’s Political Director. We need 12 more volunteers to call PA voters for Summer Lee next Wednesday to reach…
  Emma, Sunrise Boulder · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM

3 wins, 3 months

The training and support we got from Sunrise helped our hub win. Hi John, I’m Emma, a 16-year-old Sunrise organizer in Boulder, CO. Last fall, my hub won the first Green New Deal for Schools Resolution in the country. Since then, two more schools have won, and campaigns are gaining momentum i…
  Michele, Sunrise · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 4:20 PM

We cannot let a dark money Super PAC, especially one that has endorsed 109 insurrectionist election-deniers and over 200 anti-abortion extremists, and is funded by Donald Trump’s megadonors, undermine our democracy.

This year, AIPAC has threatened to spend $100 million defeating our Green New Deal champions in Congress. Hi John, it’s Michele, Sunrise’s Political Director. Yesterday, we joined over 20 other progressive organizations to call on the Democratic Party to reject AIPAC because GOP donors should…
  Sunrise Movement · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 8:38 PM

We gave Biden the answer key

To win this election, Biden needs to deliver for young people. Hi Sunrisers, it’s Michele, Sunrise’s Political Director. This morning, Nikki Haley dropped out, leaving Trump as the presumptive GOP nominee. It’s safe to say that the general election has begun. Right now, it's not looking good …
  Sunrise Movement · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM

A FREE sticker pack with your donation

In 2024, we’re taking action to protect our planet and create the future we deserve. Hey John, In 2024, we’re taking action to protect our planet and create the future we deserve. Every dollar will fund our work to: Pressure President Biden to declare a climate emergency Turn young people ou…
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Take Action with Sunrise on President’s Day

This upcoming Monday, February 19th, President’s Day, is our Climate Emergency Day of Action! Hey Sunrisers, it’s Paul. This week has been off to a roaring start. Our movement's actions have been dominating the press. This upcoming Monday, February 19th, President’s Day, is our Climate Emerge…
  Rose, Sunrise DC · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Support Mutual Aid in 2024!

Help us support our awesome community partner Ward 1 Mutual Aid! Support Mutual Aid in 2024!Hi John,  As we move into this new year, Sunrise DC is looking forward to building and strengthening our local DC community. Mutual aid is key to our goal of creating a just and equitable world, especially wh…
  Michele, Sunrise · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Billionaires vs. the Squad

We need your help to re-elect the Squad Hi John, Over the past two elections we have proven that running on climate is a winning strategy. This year, we plan to show that once again and make it politically toxic for any candidate to run on the interests of fossil fuel billionaires.  Our first…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 9:18 PM

A page out of my journal

John, it’s the end of the year and you know what that means: it’s time to reflect. If you’re like me, you’re probably doing a Year in Review to remind yourself of all you’ve accomplished this year and attempting to make a vision board of goals for 2024. This year, I started by making a “visi…
  Carolina, Sunrise · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 6:36 PM

There’s still time...

There’s still time to get your limited edition sticker, John! With a $5 donation, you’ll get this fun limited-edition sticker as a thank you! Get Your Sticker Today  This sticker is the perfect way to show what we’re all about and a stylish way to rep the GND on your laptop, water bottle or…
  Carolina, Sunrise · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Oops...

We did it again, John.... we made another limited edition sticker: This sticker is perfect to celebrate the holidays and a GND. So don’t wait, and make a donation of $5 or more to get your limited edition sticker today before they’re all gone! Donate $5  Big things are coming in 2024 but to…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Biden has a climate bomb on his desk

Hi John, Right now, the gas industry is trying to get the Biden administration’s approval on a massive natural gas export project in Louisiana called ‘CP2.’ It would poison communities and be a disaster for the climate: experts say it’s the equivalent of building 52 new coal-fired power pla…
  Carolina, Sunrise · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 9:32 PM

NEW: Holiday Sticker

Hi John,   Our movement has so much to be proud of this year. We scored big wins like the establishment of the American Climate Corps and the passage of the first GND for Schools resolution. That’s why we’re taking a moment to celebrate our achievements and recommit to the vision of the Gree…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 10:31 PM

have you signed on?

John, I’m headed to the White House tomorrow to hand deliver thousands of signed climate emergency petitions to the Biden Administration. We're pushing hard to gather an additional 5,000 signatures by tomorrow. Can you spare 1 minute and join thousands of other people in signing our petitio…
  Molly, Sunrise Boulder · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 10:05 PM

We just won the first GND for Schools Resolution

Hi John, I’m Molly, a 16-year-old Sunrise organizer in Boulder, CO and my hub just won the first Green New Deal for Schools Resolution in the nation!! After nine months of relentless campaigning, our school district in Boulder unanimously passed the Green New Deal for Schools Resolution. Th…
  Nowshin, Sunrise · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 10:59 PM

our next step to stop the climate crisis

As we approach the end of 2023, John, we're thrilled to share the incredible strides we've already made together and invite you to join us in winning even more climate investment by making a donation to support our movement this Giving Tuesday. In the past year, your support has been the ste…
  Michele, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Three ways you can show solidarity to UAW:

John, History is literally in the making right now… The United Auto Workers (UAW) just kicked off a historic Stand Up Strike at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (‘Big 3 Auto’ companies). And we just joined 120+ climate and social justice organizations in signing an open letter to Big 3 A…
  Adah, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Unveiling Green New Deal for Schools

We've had enough, John. Our schools are in crisis, and the climate emergency is knocking at our classroom doors. We're done sitting around waiting for someone else to fix it – we're taking action! The first step is launching our Green New Deal for Schools Campaign today! This movement is all…
  Sunrise DC · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Will you join the fight against criminalizing life in our city, John?

Detention is NOT prevention. Hi John,  This year, DC has seen a return to "public safety" strategies that criminalize life in our city. Politicians and community leaders have slid back into law and order rhetoric while pushing expansions of policies that have ripped apart communities for decades. Wh…
  Adah, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 9:09 PM

ACTION ALERT!!! 📣

Join us in D.C. for a day of actions, John! On Thursday September 28th, we’ll be officially launching our Green New Deal for Schools Campaign, alongside Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) as he introduces the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023 – landmark legislation that's all about taking…
  Varshini, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 2:51 PM

We got Biden to establish a Climate Corps

BREAKING: President Biden just announced he would formally establish the American Climate Corps!!!!! We f*cking won, John!!! After three years of pressure on the Biden Administration from our movement and young activists all across the country, we finally won a Civilian Climate Corps — one …
  Sammi, Sunrise NYU · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Sunrise NYU wins!!!!

John, we just got NYU to divest from fossil fuels!!! This story begins more than ten years ago, but this week’s announcement takes me back to just months ago when the NYU Board of Trustees finally agreed to sit with me and my fellow organizers from Sunrise NYU.  We were so nervous. It’s not…
  Carolina, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Biden cancels remaining oil and gas leases in the Arctic Refuge

Over the last few years, millions of young people across the country have made it clear that this administration must put an end to fossil fuels. This week, the Biden Administration announced the cancellation of all remaining oil and gas leases in the Arctic Refuge and proposed protection f…
  Sunrise Team · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 10:21 PM

ICYMI: Extreme Heat is Closing Schools

This is unacceptable, John. In their first weeks back to school, thousands of students — in majority Black cities — are facing early dismissal or school closures because of extreme heat. After breaking the record for the hottest summer on record, the climate crisis is continuing to set reco…
  Sunrise Movement · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Hurricane Idalia

John, We write to you as Florida, Georgia and South Carolina reel from Hurricane Idalia.  Thousands of homes have been damaged. Families describe their houses as “shredded walls and roofs.” Roads have become murky, waist-high rivers. Dozens of people have had to be rescued from perilous wat…
  Ariela, Green New Deal for Schools · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 6:01 PM

120 students. 45 schools.

Hi John, I was supposed to start my senior year of high school two weeks ago. Instead of sitting in the classroom, I spent the week training a hundred other highschoolers to take over their schools and win a Green New Deal in every school district. We just finished running Sunrise’s first-ev…
  Sunrise PAC · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 5:13 PM

re: Climate on the GOP Debate stage

John, “Climate change is a hoax.” That’s a real quote from last night’s first Republican debate in Milwaukee, where today schools are canceled because of record-breaking heat. It’d almost be comical if it weren’t so damn grave. No, not every single Republican said climate change is a hoax. T…
  Rose I. · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Help provide school supplies to students!

Help us fund backpacks for kids at the #WeKeepUsSafe Back to School Bash!Hi ! We hope you're having a great week! With the start of the school year just around the corner, Sunrise DC’s Team Mutual Aid is helping Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid with their annual #WeKeepUsSafe Back to School Bash by…
  Paris, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Tell President Biden: Declare a Climate Emergency

John, I know it’s still summer break for some. But in the spirit of back to school season, I made you this pop quiz: What do you call the hottest days in the past 125,000 years, wildfire smoke filling the lungs of people across the country, people losing their homes to massive floods, a…
  Varshini, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 6:53 PM

1 year since the Inflation Reduction Act

Hi, Today marks the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history. I said it last year and I’ll say it again: without the movement for the Green New Deal, there would be no IRA. In 2017 when our movement launched, climate w…
  Sunrise Team · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Maui Wildfires

Hi John, The devastating wildfires that swept through Maui left behind a trail of destruction and heartbreak. In the dark of night, flames consumed a historic town, shattering landmarks and claiming dozens of lives. As the fires continue to rage, the people of Maui need our solidarity and s…
  Ashton, Sunrise Phoenix · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 11:10 PM

re: too darn hot rally

Sign our petition to demand that Rep. David Schweikert support the bipartisan heat relief bill and call on FEMA to designate extreme heat as a natural disaster.  Sign On Hi John, My name is Ashton, I’m 15 years old and a member of Sunrise Phoenix. I was at this morning's action at Rep. David…
  Sunrise Arizona · [email protected]
July 29, 2023 at 7:45 PM

We just projected this on Sen. Sinema’s office

Hi John, On Wednesday night, we sent a message to Kyrsten Sinema… Photo taken July 26, 2023 by Brian Mecinas And yesterday she submitted to community pressure and joined leaders in cosponsoring a heat-relief bill!! This is a big win for Arizona. The bill will create a $100 million financial…
  Meghana , Sunrise Dallas · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 9:01 PM

WE WON

Hi John, I’m Meghana and I’m coming to you from Sunrise Dallas to share some huge Green New Deal news: our hub just won FREE TRANSIT FOR K-12 STUDENTS in Dallas!!!! This win comes after a year of collecting over 1,000 petition signatures, talking to 100s of public transit riders, disrupting…
  Sunrise Team · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 10:00 PM

This is a Climate Emergency

Climate disasters this year have already taken thousands of lives across the world, John. Millions of people are under flood watches and warnings as Vermont and other parts of the Northeast are being inundated with catastrophic rainfall and flooding. They’re calling this a “1-In-1,000-year w…
  Sunrise Team · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Declare a Climate Emergency

This is a climate emergency, John. More than 100 million Americans, from Missouri to Florida, are grappling with a deadly record heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 20 degrees above normal. The heatwave has already killed over a dozen people. A postal worker in Dallas, TX was killed by t…