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  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 9:15 PM

[Short Survey]

We want to hear your thoughts. Hey Sunrise supporters, It's Aru, Executive Director of Sunrise Movement. The weeks since the election have been tough. It’s clear that many people are grappling with feelings of defeat, disconnection, and uncertainty about the future. But even in the face of …
  Sunrise DC · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM

What now? Rally Sunday + Post-election thoughts

Climate Rally 11/17!Hi John, My name is Eva and like me, you might be wondering what now?  Join our rally this Sunday November 17th to urge Biden to maximize climate wins before Trump gets into office.  We’ve lived through the targeting of our communities and our planet and now, we must face another…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 8:57 PM

The scariest climate news I’ve seen

This is awful news, and almost nobody is talking about it. Hey John, Climate scientists are out with a new report. They found that the Earth’s natural process of absorbing the greenhouse gasses that cause climate change were almost totally ineffective last year.  It’s really bad news, and mea…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 6:49 PM

🗳️ Get Your Limited Edition Sticker Today!

Your support helps us organize young voters for a livable future—get your sticker! Hey John, We have 25 days until the election. This is our chance to go all out and turn out young voters to make climate change the defining issue of this election.  But we know the work doesn’t end on November…
  Shiva, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Just “Prayers” for Hurricane Helene

ACTION ALERT: Call on CBS News to ask JD Vance if Big Oil’s $$ is why he is a climate denier Hey John,  Yesterday, in response to the millions of people across Florida, the Carolinas and the South whose homes are flooded due to Hurricane Helene JD Vance tweeted “say a prayer.” JD Vance has ta…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 25, 2024 at 6:05 PM

How much would it take to buy Donald Trump back from Big Oil?

Young people just protested at Trump’s campaign office, calling him out for his loyalty to Big Oil. Hi John, it’s Kidus with Sunrise PAC, This week, young people protested at Donald Trump’s Phoenix campaign office, calling him out for selling our futures to Big Oil at the expense of our plane…
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 3:27 PM

354,437 voters

I’m feeling fired up. We’ve had some really great conversations and persuaded thousands of voters to turn out this November. Hey John, It’s Paul with Sunrise PAC.  I’m feeling fired up. We have called or texted over 350,00 young voters in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We’ve …
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Tell Governor Hochul: Make Polluters Pay!

New Yorkers are already paying billions for climate disasters -- $3.5 billion in just the last two years alone -- and many other protection and resilience programs are on hold due to a lack of funding. Hey John, it's Kidus with Sunrise Movement. New York has a historic opportunity to make pol…
  Ayana Elizabeth Johnson · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM

We need a Green (and Blue) New Deal.

Nature and humanity fuel my passion, and Sunrise Movement shares that same drive. Hi there, I’m Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, and co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab. When I was five, I wanted to be a marine biologist. At ten, I wanted to be the lawyer to get the next Martin Luther K…
  Rebecca Solnit · [email protected]
September 9, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Join me in a conversation about how Sunrise PAC is reaching young voters this year

78% of young voters say climate change is shaping their vote. This is our moment. Sunrise has the plan, the passion, and the people to turn this momentum into action. But to make it happen, we need you. Hi there, it’s Rebecca Solnit, I’ve always been too old to join Sunrise. Still, I’ll never…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 8:09 PM

76 days to defeat Trump

We are kicking our voter outreach with a huge phonebank next Wednesday. Can you join? Hi John, it’s Kidus with Sunrise PAC, We have just 76 days to stop Donald Trump from winning another term. Between now and then, we need to talk with millions of young voters about the stakes of this electi…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 8:04 PM

76 days to defeat Trump

We are kicking our voter outreach with a huge phonebank next Wednesday. Can you join? Hi John, it’s Kidus with Sunrise PAC, We have just 76 days to stop Donald Trump from winning another term. Between now and then, we need to talk with millions of young voters about the stakes of this electi…
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Young climate voters will decide this election.

This new poll gave me a lot of hope, and I wanted to share it. Hi John, it’s Paul with Sunrise PAC, This new poll gave me a lot of hope, and I wanted to share it. 40% of young swing state voters, regardless of party, say they will ONLY vote for a candidate who prioritizes climate action. …
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 10, 2024 at 1:35 PM

Making memories, taking action

This past month, we held our biggest training and mobilization of the year. Hey John, it’s Aru. This past month, we held our biggest training and mobilization of the year. Every day, we are facing extreme heat and the climate crisis, but Big Oil continues to drive us to the brink of climate …
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Tim Walz is the climate champion we’ve been waiting for.

Picking Walz shows Harris is serious about tackling the climate crisis and winning the youth vote. Hi John, it’s Kidus with some exciting news! Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her Vice President. Walz is a strong advocate for climate action and working people. Picking …
  Jane Fonda · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Build, Lead, Win: Join my climate action training

An opportunity for the young activist or a grandma like me looking to make a difference. Hey, John. It’s Jane Fonda (yes, it’s really me) and I’m emailing you today about a special opportunity I’m launching with Sunrise PAC and Greenpeace USA Votes — the Build, Lead, Win: Climate Action Tr…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Here’s a long message on what we’ve been up to.

This week in D.C. we sent a clear message to politicians in every corner of the country: young people are watching. Hey John, it’s Kidus with Sunrise Movement. Young people are energized and ready to fight for the future we all deserve. We need a government that is ready and willing to inves…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 1:06 PM

St. Louis won’t be bought

Since 2021, I’ve proudly represented Missouri’s 1st Congressional District in Congress, where I’ve championed Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, the Unhoused Bill of Rights, equal rights for all, and reproductive freedom. John, Since 2021, I’ve proudly represented Missouri’s 1st Congressio…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 28, 2024 at 3:03 PM

The Trump administration rolled back over 100 environmental protections.

A second Trump term could bring even more devastating changes. Hey John, it’s Kidus. We’re 100 days out from Election Day, but I’m now thinking about a different 100. In his last term, Trump’s administration rolled back over 100 environmental protections. 1 Here are ten of the most horrific a…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Record-breaking heat waves each summer aren’t normal—they’re a crisis.

This week, the Miami hub rallied, and hubs in Boise, Idaho, and Denton, Texas, held vigils for those who have died from the heat in their communities and globally. Hey John, it’s Aru with Sunrise Movement. Record-breaking heat waves each summer aren’t normal—they’re a crisis. This week, the M…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 9:46 PM

I never intended to run for office.

Since taking office in 2021, I’ve seen the power our movement holds. Hi John, I never intended to run for office. I never thought that politics was for someone like me. I’m the daughter of a former union meat-cutter, a formerly unhoused single mother of two, and a survivor of gun violence, …
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Joe Biden: what’s next?

Wow, it happened! This afternoon, Joe Biden dropped out of the Presidential race. Wow, it happened! This afternoon, Joe Biden dropped out of the Presidential race. In the past two weeks, we joined people around the country to urge Biden to pass the torch, and today he listened. We’re hosting …
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 18, 2024 at 7:35 PM

The GOP Platform doesn’t include the word “climate” once

When we’re taking on the most powerful people in the world—Big Oil, the military-industrial complex, Wall Street—we need the most favorable battleground possible, the one where the odds are most in our favor. Hey John, it’s Aru, The climate deniers are huddling in Milwaukee this week, and the…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 10:09 PM

JD Vance is a threat to our planet.

Like Donald Trump, J.D. Vance will make it a top priority to roll back climate protections while answering to the demands of oil and gas CEOs. Hey it’s Aru. I wanted to talk to you about Trump’s VP nominee, JD Vance. Back in 2020, JD Vance praised solar and renewable energy. Then in 2022, he …
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 13, 2024 at 4:15 PM

An endorsement announcement

I’m proud to share with you that Sunrise is endorsing Hey friends, it’s Paul with Sunrise Movement. I’m proud to share that Sunrise is endorsing Raquel Terán for Congress in Arizona’s 3rd District. Raquel is an organizer. She’s taken on corrupt politicians, abusive bosses, & xenophobic e…
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 9, 2024 at 8:57 PM

1 point

Now we have less than a month left to protect Cori from the same right-wing millionaires and billionaires who unseated Jamaal Bowman. Hey John, it’s Paul from Sunrise, Representative Cori Bush’s election is tight: Republican-backed lobbying group AIPAC has already defeated progressive lead…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Unlimited power could end up in the wrong hands.

We must make sure Trump doesn’t have the opportunity to exercise that power. Hey, it’s Kidus. You might have seen the headlines already. On Monday, the Supreme Court granted Trump “absolute” immunity for his formal actions as President, making it easier for his lawyers to throw out charges ag…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
July 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM

👷Workers just won extreme heat protections

Millions of workers will now have guaranteed access to water, cooling areas, and breaks when temperatures reach dangerous levels. Hey, it’s Aru with some huge news! On Tuesday, Sunrise Movement and a coalition of labor and environmental justice groups won historic heat safety rules from Presi…
  Cori Bush · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 1:15 PM

I’m not afraid.

There should be no question about the need to get Big Money out of politics. Hey friends, It’s Cori Bush, Congresswoman from MO-01, and damn proud of it. MAGA mega-donors are trying to defeat me because they don’t like that I have stood up tirelessly for working-class people and for peace. I …
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 12:51 AM

We can’t let Big Oil buy the White House

Donald Trump is ready to destroy our planet with the backing of the fossil fuel industry. Hey folks, it’s Kidus, Sunrise’s Campaign Director. Tonight, Big Oil’s biggest champion is on the Presidential debate stage. From straight-up denying climate change to threatening to toss out Biden’s el…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 5:46 PM

I’m angry.

Right-wing billionaires spent $18 million dollars to defeat Jamaal Bowman, making it the most expensive House Primary in history. Hey, it’s Aru. I’m on my way home from NY after Jamaal Bowman’s election last night. I’m not gonna lie; I’m really angry. So, I wanted to write a longer message sh…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
June 23, 2024 at 8:45 PM

We will defeat Donald Trump. Will you help us?

One month from now, Trump will officially become the Republican nominee at the GOP convention. Hey folks, it’s Kidus, bringing you an update about our plan for the 2024 election. One month from now, Trump will officially become the Republican nominee at the GOP convention. We’ve always be…
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 5:01 PM

It’s gonna be a close race, and Jamaal needs everyone’s help.

Over $23 million has been spent on advertisements and ad reservations, making it the most expensive House primary ever. Hey John, it’s Paul with Sunrise PAC. We’re less than four days out from the Primary Election in NY-16. Jamaal Bowman has been one of the most vocal champions for the Green …
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Cori Bush is coming to our phone bank. Can you make it?

We’re one week out. Hey John, it’s Paul with Sunrise Movement, We’re one week out from Election Day here in NY-16. That’s why we have a special phone bank with Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman on Saturday, June 22nd, at 2 PM ET to make phone calls, get out the vote in NY-16, and get Jamaal Bowman …
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Demand FEMA recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters 🔥🥵

The climate crisis is here and will only worsen if we don’t demand change from those in power. Hey John, it’s Aru with Sunrise Movement. Over half the U.S. population will face dangerous heat this week as a massive heatwave brings record-breaking temperatures: Cities like Chicago, St. Louis…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 12:45 PM

We’re less than two weeks out

Our election is less than 2 weeks away, so this is extremely critical. We've been screaming this for months now, John: And even though AIPAC wouldn't own up to it, it's right there in print: The majority of the GOP money that's infiltrating this race is from AIPAC. They're MAGA-aligned and…
  Jamaal Bowman · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 4:55 PM

I would not be where I am today if I didn't have my community behind me.

We’re going to show these MAGA megadonors that money will never defeat the power of the people. Hey John, it’s Congressman Jamaal Bowman. I would not be where I am today if I didn't have my community behind me. This campaign will always be rooted in community because at the end of the day, t…
  Paul, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 6:13 PM

An update

MAGA billionaires and climate deniers have spent $6 million dollars to to defeat Green New Deal champion Jamaal Bowman. I need your help. Hey John, it’s Paul. I'm leading our organizing to re-elect Jamaal Bowman and need your help. SuperPACs funded by MAGA billionaires and climate deniers ha…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 6:18 PM

GOP mega donors just spent $6 million to defeat us

Jamaal Bowman is facing $6 million in attacks from a GOP-funded SuperPAC because they’re tired of fighting him in Congress. Hey John, it’s Kidus, Wealthy MAGA donors and climate deniers fund George Latimer’s campaign. And he’s not ashamed of it. He hosts fundraisers with the same donors who g…
  Laela, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 9:35 PM

We beat Travis Kelce

With your support, Sunrise hubs nationwide can score local victories like this. Hey John, it’s Laela, Chapter Organizing Manager with Sunrise Movement and Kansas City Hub Member. In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a donation to Sunrise Movement. But first, I hope you’ll allow me to ex…
  Stevie, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Watch John Fetterman flip flop 🩴

My question to Senator Fetterman went viral this week. Hi John, I’m Stevie, My question to Senator Fetterman went viral this week. Nowadays, John Fetterman loves to go on Fox News call for more fracked gas and oil developments. But back in 2018, he joined me and others from Sunrise Pennsylva…
  Jasy, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Do you care about money in politics? George Latimer doesn’t.

George Latimer is taking money from MAGA billionaire extremists, and he doesn’t care. Hey John, do you care about money in politics? George Latimer doesn’t. A right-wing, Republican-backed pro-Israel PAC is planning to spend $25 million dollars to elect Latimer and unseat Jamaal Bowman. Geor…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 13, 2024 at 7:40 PM

We keep us safe—will you donate to protect GND champion Jamaal Bowman?

We need us, regular people, in the halls of power. And Jamaal Bowman is one of us. Hey John, it’s Aru with Sunrise Movement, We need us, regular people, in the halls of power who have experienced society the way that we do, and who know what needs to change. And Jamaal Bowman is one of us. As…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 9:45 PM

If we can defeat Big Tobacco, we can defeat Big Oil.

Let’s hold Big Oil accountable for the damage they’ve caused. Hey John, it's Aru with Sunrise Movement, Last week, Congress released new documents revealing Big Oil’s decades-long effort to climate denial, disinformation, and deception campaigns to block climate action and protect their massi…
  Kidus, Sunrise · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Trump is an existential threat to our climate

Donald Trump has made it clear: if elected, he intends to dangerously walk back climate and environmental action even more than he did in his first term. Hey Sunrisers, it’s Kidus, Sunrise’s Campaign Director. Donald Trump has made it clear: if elected, he intends to dangerously walk back cl…
  Aru, Sunrise · [email protected]
April 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM

The Green New Deal for Schools is working. Just look at these victories.

Every day, we transform young people’s demands for safe, healthy, climate-prepared schools by investing in Black, brown, and working-class communities. Hi John, it’s Aru, In less than a school year, Sunrisers have brought the Green New Deal to districts across the country. Every day, we trans…
  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…