Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Use your Oregon Political Tax Credit before time runs out!

      Hi John,   Did you know Oregon ranks highest on the amount corporations donate to political candidates, per resident?    Timber companies, in particular, spend big money, giving more to Oregon lawmakers than to lawmakers in any other state. And these big corpor…

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  Tanya Zarling · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 12:01 AM

SAVE THE DATE - Oregon’s Climate Emergency Rally!

Hey John, February 11th, 2020 is going to be a historic day for the climate, and for Oregon. This is your chance to stand up and demand that state legislators and Governor Brown pass real climate action in 2020.   Join us in Salem for the biggest climate action event of th…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 14, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Use it or lose it: Your 2019 Oregon Political Tax Credit expires soon

      Dear John,   As the end of the year approaches, I wanted to make sure that you know about Oregon’s Political Tax Credit. The State of Oregon gives eligible tax-paying Oregonians a $50 gift ($100 for married couples filing jointly) that you can donate to a qualifie…

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  Marquis Mason · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 9:37 PM

Can we count on you?

      Dear John,   Last Friday, Oregon’s youth, led by the Pacific Climate Warriors and the youth climate strikers, once again took to the streets in rallies to demand climate action now. I was proud to stand with other young environmental leaders at the Portland rally…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Not safe yet: the Elliott State Forest needs your help

Hey John, Once destined for logging trucks and timber mills, the Elliott State Forest—Oregon's first state forest—is still standing today thanks to the passionate voices of Oregonians like you. But our work isn’t over. The Elliott is still under threat right now, and we need…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 3:31 PM

John, have you used your Political Tax Credit?

      Dear John,   Have you used your Political Tax Credit yet this year? It's a FREE donation that Oregon taxpayers can give to an eligible organization and get back when they file their taxes.                                            …

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  April Christenson · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 3:02 PM

Support OLCV this Giving Tuesday

Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday—a global giving movement that brings together millions of people to support and champion the causes they believe in. (We bet that it is also giving you a very full inbox today!)   You make our work electing environmental champions, holdi…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 3:31 AM

Do you want cleaner air?

Dear John, Last month, OLCV and Oregonians for Clean Air filed a new ballot measure—the Toxics Reduction and Right to Know Act. This measure would close loopholes for corporate polluters, requiring them to reveal the toxic emissions polluting our air, water, and soil. Today,…

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  Team OLCV · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 6:01 PM

This year we’re thankful for...

Dear John, This Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for. Number one on our list? OLCV members like you!   When climate legislation was abandoned, and our democracy was threatened, OLCV members joined together and fought back. Over 4,500 activists signed our climate …

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 12:31 AM

Quick Signature Needed: Tell Congress to support the 100% Clean Energy Economy Act

Dear John, Exciting news! A group of U.S. Representatives—including Oregon’s own Congressman Earl Blumenauer—have announced a bold new climate bill called the 100% Clean Energy Economy Act. This bill would help our country take a critical step toward climate action by transi…

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  Tanya Zarling · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 7:32 PM

Hello from Salem! We’re handing out scorecards, and need your help.

Hey John, As you read this, my fellow Engagement Organizer Marquis and I are at the state capitol, visiting each and every legislator’s office to drop off a special delivery—our 2019 Environmental Scorecard!   Oregon’s legislators are only going to be in Salem for three da…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 5:03 PM

FWD: Breaking news - the Environmental Scorecard is here! With a twist...

Hey John, Have you checked out our 2019 Environmental Scorecard yet? As voters who care about Oregon's wilderness and wildlife, our coastlines and our climate, and the health of Oregon's people, it's important to know the score and hold your legislators accountable. That's why the Scorecard is …

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

November 14, 2019 at 9:06 PM

Breaking News: the Environmental Scorecard is here! With a twist...

Dear John, OLCV’s Environmental Scorecard is a much-anticipated tradition in Oregon’s environmental community. When session ends, Oregonians turn to our scorecard for an inside look at how their legislators voted on environmental bills.    But, this year, something’s dif…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

October 30, 2019 at 9:31 PM

Breaking: climate ballot measures clear first hurdle!

Dear John, Today, we turned in the first signatures needed to bring the proposed ballot measures—100% Clean Electricity and 100% Clean Economy—one step closer to the 2020 ballot. Over 6,000 Oregonians from 25 counties signed the petitions—twice the necessary number of signat…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

October 7, 2019 at 10:28 PM

Big news on climate: clean energy ballot measures launch

      Dear John, All around us, the climate movement is building momentum. Young climate activists like Greta Thunberg, Isra Hirsi, and Autumn Peltier are making headlines almost daily, and, last month, team OLCV joined 7.6 million voices across the globe for the bigges…

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  Marquis Mason · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 1:01 PM

TODAY: Global Climate Strike!

Hey John, Earlier this year, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg and 46 other youth activists issued a call to everyone around the globe to join them in a massive climate strike on September 20th, to kick off a week of climate action called the Global Climate Strike.…

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  Marquis Mason · [email protected]

September 18, 2019 at 9:48 PM

It's Welcoming Week!

Hey John, OLCV is excited to announce that for the first time ever we are participating in Welcoming Week, a week dedicated to reaffirming that many of us are committed to building diverse and vibrant communities that are welcoming for all.    Welcoming Week is Friday, Sept…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Don’t let your legislators forget about the climate crisis

Dear John, Today, Oregon’s legislators are in Salem for the first time since the legislative session ended. And, as we all know, they have one glaring piece of unfinished business—the Clean Energy Jobs bill. Send an email to your legislators right now while they’re in the C…

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  Tanya Zarling · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 2:03 PM

FWD: Ranked #1, and it’s not a good thing

Hi John, Tonight is the first of Rep. Dan Rayfield's community forums on campaign finance reform. Each forum will include a panel of election reform experts, a presentation explaining the reform bills passed, and a community discussion to hear what Oregonians think next steps should be. Attend one…

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  Lindsey Scholten · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 10:03 PM

Ranked #1, and it’s not a good thing

      Hi John, What state do you think ranks highest on the amount corporations donate to political candidates, per resident? New Jersey? California? Florida? Nope. It’s Oregon.   Outraged? Join a forum in your area to talk more about campaign finance reform. Details b…

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 8:01 PM

FWD - Tell ODFW: Save Marbled Murrelets From Extinction!

Hey John, A few weeks ago, I drove out to Ecola State Park. As I made my way over the Coast Range and toward the ocean, I couldn't help but notice the miles of clear-cuts along either side of the highway. It was a relief to get to the old-growth forests at Ecola--to hike beneath towering spruce …

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  Francesca Varela · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 6:07 PM

Tell ODFW: Save Marbled Murrelets From Extinction!

Hi John, The marbled murrelet is one of Oregon’s most extraordinary and mysterious seabirds, and one of our most at risk. At its current rate, the marbled murrelet is in danger of going extinct within the next century. And, yet, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (OD…

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  Marquis Mason · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 10:02 PM

Only two weeks left of our Youth Summer Seminar Series

Hey John, There are only two weeks left of our Young Leaders for Climate Action (YLCA) Summer Sustainability Series, a bimonthly climate activist training series for youth.   During the fight for Clean Energy Jobs, youth were some of the most vocal supporters of climate a…

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  Doug Moore · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Thank you for your joining OLCV's email list!

Dear John, Thank you for signing up to receive email updates from OLCV. You join thousands of other Oregonians who care about protecting our natural legacy and leaving future generations a better world than the one we inherited. We'll be in touch again soon, and thank you again for becoming enga…

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