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  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM

#GivingTuesdayNow: HUGE opportunity for the environmental movement -- read this today

Please — don't sit this one out           Friend, I have HUGE news: In honor of #GivingTuesdayNow, a donor has just issued a $100,000 grant for the League of Conservation Voters. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving that will take place this Tuesday — a chance to suppor…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 3:18 PM

DEADLINE: Congress returns for critical vote as five senators push for oil bailout -- OPEN BEFORE MIDNIGHT

We need to act NOW — before it's too late       Friend — earlier this month, a group of donors put up a triple-match — up to $100,000 — for every donation through 11:59 pm, April 30. We're $11,413 away from that goal. As we face down what could be the most important environmental…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:33 PM

URGENT: Congress negotiating COVID-19 relief package vote as group of senators pushes for oil bailout

TIME SENSITIVE       Friend — We're gearing up for one of the most important environmental fights of the year. Every LCV member needs to be following this. Here's the situation: The oil market is falling apart just as Congress moves on negotiations over the next COVID-19 relief b…
  Brooke Still · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 5:39 PM

No one should lose access to water during this crisis

Clean water is a basic human right         STOP UTILITY SHUT-OFFS Right now, utilities across the country are SHUTTING OFF families' water in the middle of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Fight back now and urge Congress to take emergency actions to preserve access to water fo…
  Elizabeth Jacob · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 6:21 PM

SIGNATURE NEEDED: Safe elections MUST be part of the next Covid-19 relief bill

Too much is at stake to sit this fight out.         PROTECT OUR DEMOCRACY As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, we must take steps now to protect our elections and ensure that all eligible voters have access to the ballot without risking their health. Join the fight to demand …
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 2:51 PM

"We will never let the great U.S. Oil & Gas Industry down"

Open this today — and please, read the whole thing. This matters.       Friend — this is moving quickly and we need your help. Trump is preparing now to release federal bailout funding to the oil and gas industry. All indications are that he will attempt to build the bailout into …
  LCV Membership Team · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 3:28 PM

The deep inequity of the COVID-19 pandemic

It's more important than ever before to confront environmental inequality - please read:         Friend, We find ourselves in difficult times. Across the country and around the world, we are facing unprecedented challenges, stresses, and concerns for our families and friends…
  Vinnie Wishrad · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 3:41 PM

NEW: Celebrate Earth Day with LCV and SunPower!

Go solar today and get a $500 rebate           Dear friend, While the COVID-19 pandemic has upended how we conduct our daily lives, the urgency to address the climate crisis and the Clean Energy For All movement continues. That's why today, on the 50th Anniversary of Earth …
  Gene Karpinski, LCV · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 2:54 PM

READ THIS TODAY: Trump officially undercuts limits on mercury and soot emissions

This is despicable.       Friend — last week, under cover of the coronavirus crisis, the Trump administration quietly undermined safety measures regarding the release of mercury and other toxic pollutants from oil and coal-fired power plants. These are pollutants that have alread…
  Elizabeth Jacob · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 2:09 PM

STOP UTILITY SHUT-OFFS: No one should lose access to water during this crisis

Clean water is a basic human right         STOP UTILITY SHUT-OFFS Right now, utilities across the country are SHUTTING OFF families' water in the middle of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Fight back now and urge Congress to take emergency actions to preserve access to water fo…
  Gene Karpinski, LCV · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 3:17 PM

URGENT: Oil industry bailout moving quickly as Trump stacks task force charged with reopening the country with oil executives

This requires a major response       Friend — we reached out earlier this week with the news that negotiations are moving quickly in the House and Senate on a new coronavirus relief package. In the first bill, we averted a major bailout for the oil industry, stripping $3 billion …
  Sammi Sluder · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 10:30 PM

DEADLINE: Order today to get your limited-edition tee by Earth Day

Earth Day is next week!           Earth Day is next week, friend! Don't miss your opportunity to show up online in your 2020 Earth Day or Día de la Tierra tee for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The clock is ticking to get your shirt on time! Make sure to get your limited-ed…
  Sammi Sluder · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 2:30 PM

DEADLINE: Order today to get your limited-edition tee by Earth Day

Earth Day is next week!           Earth Day is next week, friend! Don't miss your opportunity to show up online in your 2020 Earth Day or Día de la Tierra tee for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The clock is ticking to get your shirt on time! Make sure to get your limited-ed…
  Sammi Sluder · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Limited edition Earth Day tee available now!

Power to People and the Planet           In two weeks, we will be celebrating the 50th year of Earth Day completely online, friend! It's time to show up online to fight for our Earth. Get your 2020 Earth Day tee and show it's more important than ever to build power for people …
  Sammi Sluder · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Limited edition Earth Day tee available now!

Power to People and the Planet           In two weeks, we will be celebrating the 50th year of Earth Day completely online, friend! It's time to show up online to fight for our Earth. Get your 2020 Earth Day tee and show it's more important than ever to build power for people …
  Vinnie Wishrad · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 6:15 PM

A new way for you to fight back against climate change, Friend

Do well and Do good with your money.           Friend, I hope you and your loved ones are well, as we all grapple with this unprecedented challenge. As you know, another crisis unlike any we've ever faced — climate change — is ongoing and needs our attention too, or the d…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Facing total meltdown at EPA with environmental laws suspended -- we need to work quickly

Open before midnight — it's the final deadline       Friend — last week, we reached out with the news that the Trump administration suspended enforcement of environmental laws, with no end date to the suspension. Since then, we've been organizing in a major way. That means floodi…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 1:16 PM

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Facing total meltdown at EPA with environmental laws suspended -- we need to work quickly

Open before midnight — it's the final deadline       Friend — last week, we reached out with the news that the Trump administration suspended enforcement of environmental laws, with no end date to the suspension. Since then, we've been organizing in a major way. That means floodi…
  LCV Membership Team · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:51 PM

DEADLINE: Suspending all environmental laws at EPA. Gutting emissions standards. Disallowing the use of sound science. We need your help - and we need it today.

This is absurd — we have to stop them       %%FIRST NAME% — earlier this month, a donor agreed to triple-match every contribution to our work. We're still $9,000 away from our goal. The deadline is midnight. This goal matters. With COVID-19 raging across the U.S. and around the w…
  LCV Membership Team · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:22 PM

DEADLINE: Suspending all environmental laws at EPA. Gutting emissions standards. Disallowing the use of sound science. We need your help - and we need it today.

This is absurd — we have to stop them       %%FIRST NAME% — earlier this month, a donor agreed to triple-match every contribution to our work. We're still $9,000 away from our goal. The deadline is midnight. This goal matters. With COVID-19 raging across the U.S. and around the w…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM

URGENT: Trump administration is rushing to keep public health studies locked away from policymakers

This is absurd — we have to stop them       Friend — after last week's announcement that the Trump administration will enact a complete and indefinite suspension on the enforcement of environmental laws, we've just received more alarming news: They are pushing forward a new propos…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 4:32 PM

URGENT: Trump administration is rushing to keep public health studies locked away from policymakers

This is absurd — we have to stop them       Friend — after last week's announcement that the Trump administration will enact a complete and indefinite suspension on the enforcement of environmental laws, we've just received more alarming news: They are pushing forward a new propos…
  Gayla Tillman · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Taking the 2020 census is one of the best things you can do for your community right now

Learn more about what's at stake in the 2020 census.         Gayla is the Civic Engagement Organizer at Georgia Conservation Voters, LCV’s partner in Georgia. Gayla works to ensure that communities across the state are engaged in the civic process and have access to clean air…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM

This is unconscionable. Trump has waived enforcement of environmental rules indefinitely

This is a worst-case scenario       Friend — we reached out yesterday with the horrifying news that the Trump administration has issued a suspension on enforcement of environmental laws. This is a worst case scenario. There has been no end date set to the policy. How long this go…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 1:16 PM

This is unconscionable. Trump has waived enforcement of environmental rules indefinitely

This is a worst-case scenario       Friend — we reached out yesterday with the horrifying news that the Trump administration has issued a suspension on enforcement of environmental laws. This is a worst case scenario. There has been no end date set to the policy. How long this go…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Coronavirus bill passes Senate. House expected to vote today. Please, please, please - open this before then.

This is urgent       DEVELOPING… After intense negotiations in the Senate, the coronavirus relief bill passed unanimously in the Senate late Wednesday night. Despite Trump's efforts, the bill blocks funds from going to Trump-owned properties and adds a Senate-confirmed inspector …
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Coronavirus bill passes Senate. House expected to vote today. Please, please, please - open this before then.

This is urgent       DEVELOPING… After intense negotiations in the Senate, the coronavirus relief bill passed unanimously in the Senate late Wednesday night. Despite Trump's efforts, the bill blocks funds from going to Trump-owned properties and adds a Senate-confirmed inspector …
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 5:51 PM

DEVELOPING... Direct payouts to Big Oil removed from relief bill - we need your help to secure this victory against McConnell.

Read this today Friend       This story is still developing… at 1:30am this morning, Senate leaders announced on the floor that there is an agreement on the coronavirus bailout bill. Initial drafts included a $500 billion slush fund, to be controlled and disbursed by the Trump admini…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 5:45 PM

DEVELOPING... Direct payouts to Big Oil removed from relief bill - we need your help to secure this victory against McConnell.

Read this today Friend       This story is still developing… at 1:30am this morning, Senate leaders announced on the floor that there is an agreement on the coronavirus bailout bill. Initial drafts included a $500 billion slush fund, to be controlled and disbursed by the Trump admini…
  Gene Karpinski, LCV Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Complete. Utter. Failure.

This work has never been more urgent.           Friend — in case there was any doubt, now we know what failed leadership looks like. It's a lack of preparation that puts millions of people in harm's way. It's vulnerable communities left to fend for themselves without a safety…
  Gene Karpinski, LCV Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Complete. Utter. Failure.

This work has never been more urgent.           Friend — in case there was any doubt, now we know what failed leadership looks like. It's a lack of preparation that puts millions of people in harm's way. It's vulnerable communities left to fend for themselves without a safety…
  Sammi Sluder · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Check out out "Staying In" sale, Friend

Grab these cozy items from the LCV Shop           Practice healthy social distancing and support climate action from home with the LCV Shop's "Staying In" sale. *Sale ends on March 31* P.S. Your items may take longer than usual to arrive. We appreciate your patience!     …
  Sammi Sluder · [email protected]
March 22, 2020 at 4:54 PM

🏡Check out our "Staying In" sale

Grab these cozy items from the LCV Shop           Practice healthy social distancing and support climate action from home with the LCV Shop's "Staying In" sale. *Sale ends on March 31* P.S. Your items may take longer than usual to arrive. We appreciate your patience!     …
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Coronavirus relief bill update -- this is big. You can triple your impact.

Read this today Friend       Friend — since we reached out yesterday, LCV members from all over the country have pitched in to support this campaign, making gifts of all sizes. Many are donating for the first time. This campaign is working. There's been a huge backlash over the idea o…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 1:16 PM

Coronavirus relief bill update -- this is big. You can triple your impact.

Read this today Friend       Friend — since we reached out yesterday, LCV members from all over the country have pitched in to support this campaign, making gifts of all sizes. Many are donating for the first time — and many are starting monthly contributions. This campaign is workin…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 3:52 PM

DEVELOPING: Senate prepares coronavirus negotiations (please read -- oil bailout is still in play)

Read this today Friend           This story is still developing… the House has overwhelmingly passed a clean coronavirus relief bill that includes paid sick leave, free coronavirus testing, and unemployment insurance — without Trump's bailout for the oil industry. Mitch McCon…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 2:53 PM

DEVELOPING: Senate prepares coronavirus negotiations (please read -- oil bailout is still in play)

Read this today Friend           This story is still developing… the House has overwhelmingly passed a clean coronavirus relief bill that includes paid sick leave, free coronavirus testing, and unemployment insurance — without Trump's bailout for the oil industry. Mitch McCon…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Please, open this today: Trump pushes oil industry bailout in response to coronavirus

We need to make the blowback huge       Friend — so much has happened since we reached out on Friday. In a vote of 363 to 40, the House has passed the first coronavirus relief bill, which includes paid sick leave, free coronavirus testing, and unemployment insurance. A second round o…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Please, open this today: Trump pushes oil industry bailout in response to coronavirus

We need to make the blowback huge       Friend — so much has happened since we reached out on Friday. In a vote of 363 to 40, the House has passed the first coronavirus relief bill, which includes paid sick leave, free coronavirus testing, and unemployment insurance. A second round o…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 9:59 PM

We will get through this together

LCV Victory Fund - Covid-19         Friend — I hope this note finds you and your loved ones well, safe, and healthy. Our lives have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and this is an extremely stressful and emotional time for so many of us. Together with you, we will figh…
  Vinnie Wishrad · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 2:19 PM

THANK YOU. We just submitted 21,118 comments to protect the National Environmental Policy Act

Happy Earth Day               All I can say is thank you, friend. Thanks to the hard work of LCV supporters like you, we together submitted 21,118 public comments to the White House Council on Environmental Quality in opposition to Trump's attempt to gut the N…
  Vinnie Wishrad · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 2:19 PM

THANK YOU. We just submitted 21,118 comments to protect the National Environmental Policy Act

This is a major step forward in the fight for our communities and environment.           All I can say is thank you, friend. Thanks to the hard work of LCV supporters like you, we together submitted 21,118 public comments to the White House Council on Environmental Quality in …
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 2:02 PM

[time sensitive] Trump considering oil industry bailout. House and Senate preparing to vote -- we need your help.

Read this today.           This story is developing quickly… in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government is considering a support package to counteract some of the damage the virus has done. A vote is expected today. Trump has expressed concerns over the h…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 1:45 PM

[time sensitive] Trump considering oil industry bailout. House and Senate preparing to vote -- we need your help.

Read this today.           This story is developing quickly… in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government is considering a support package to counteract some of the damage the virus has done. A vote is expected today. Trump has expressed concerns over the hi…
  Matthew Davis · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 6:29 PM

JUST RELEASED: LCV National Environmental Scorecard

The results are in! See how your elected officials stacked up:         2019 was the second hottest year on record and the climate crisis devastated communities across the country, especially communities of color and low-wealth communities. Which of your elected leaders fought…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Read this today: Arctic drilling leases are about to be announced. There's an urgent push to pull all funding but our timetable just moved up.

Major news is about to break.           Major news is about to break: Interior Secretary Bernhardt has indicated that the Trump administration is in final discussions on leasing plans to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This has been years in the making — but the…
  Gene Karpinski · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 1:35 PM

Read this today: Arctic drilling leases are about to be announced. There's an urgent push to pull all funding but our timetable just moved up.

Major news is about to break.           Major news is about to break: Interior Secretary Bernhardt has indicated that the Trump administration is in final discussions on leasing plans to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This has been years in the making — but the…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Shocking News: Trump declaring war on science at the EPA, AGAIN

Catastrophic threat to our clean air and water: please read now           Friend — This is BIG. News just broke that Trump's cronies at the EPA are trying again to restrict the type of research that can be used to draft environmental and public health regulations. This means…
  LCV Rapid Response · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Shocking News: Trump declaring war on science at the EPA, AGAIN

Catastrophic threat to our clean air and water: please read now           Friend — This is BIG. News just broke that Trump's cronies at the EPA are trying again to restrict the type of research that can be used to draft environmental and public health regulations. This means…
  Jim Yablonski · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Don't miss out! Today is the last day to vote for your favorite Earth Day t-shirt design!

Our survey closes at midnight! Make sure to vote today!       Wow, friend. The votes have been flooding in from LCV supporters all over the country. There are only a few hours left to contribute to our 2020 Earth Day t-shirt design. Make sure to vote for your favorite Earth Day tee des…