Write Letters to Voters in Virginia
In the 17 months that 350 Humboldt has had a letter writing group we have sent over 8,480* physical letters, mostly to rouse voters to register or vote. We have also signed innumerable on-line petitions and letters. But beyond that we have fun! Please join us for an hour of letter-writing, exchange of information, and a bit of chit chat.
*Not all of these were written during letter writing hour. During the 2020 election some members of the group spent many hours a week writing.
Democratic candidates in the Virginia election need our help.
Here is the zoom link for our letter writing group:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86943045708?pwd=clVqWVJZNEFQSVl0QWd6VCtOZGtWZz09
VOTING – VOTE FORWARD
The founder of World Letter Writing Day says: Never underestimate the power of writing a letter to someone. We agree. Writing Vote Forward letters is a great way to make a powerful connection with a fellow voter and one of the most effective ways to encourage that voter to turn out to vote in November.
Virginia is winnable for Democrats this year, but recent polling shows the races are close. If Republicans win this fall, they will no doubt use a Virginia victory to propel them into the 2022 midterm elections.
SIERRA CLUB VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN
Tomorrow, we are switching our focus to the next climate champion on our list ‒ Rodney Willett. A health and education advocate hailing from a family of teachers, Willett has been serving as the Delegate for Virginia’s 40th district since 2020. Since then, his pro-environment votes in the Virginia legislature and his work towards passing the historic Virginia Clean Economy Act have earned him an A rating from the Sierra
Claim your first batch of 10 letters for Delegate Willett, and get started now!With just 36 days to go until our first send date of October 6th ‒ and polls in Virginia looking tight ‒ he will need your help to succeed.
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STAND.ORG
The cruise industry is actually trying to legitimize the technology that allows them to continue to burn one of the dirtiest fossil fuels on earth – heavy fuel oil – by ‘scrubbing’ the exhaust and discharging the toxin-laden wastewater directly into the ocean. But we have an opportunity to fight this skewed narrative.
The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a public comment period asking for public feedback on how to combat the climate emergency. If hundreds of our rad community members submit comments pushing back against the cruise industry’s dangerous misinformation campaign, we can make sure scrubbers are known for what it is and not some miracle technology. But we only have a small window to get it done. The comment period ends tomorrow, October 6th.
STOP LINE 3
The completion of the Line 3 tar sands pipeline can be stopped by the White House. In granting pipeline permits to Enbridge, President Biden’s predecessor waived any requirement of an Environmental Impact Statement — in other words, he declared that the federal government will approve the pipeline’s construction without considering the environmental harms it will cause. President Biden can and should demand a full audit, for the sake of our land and our health.
Starting next Monday, thousands of people will participate in civil disobedience at the White House to demand that President Biden choose a side: People vs. Fossil Fuels. On Tuesday, October 12th, we’ll deliver the final petition demanding a full Environmental Impact Statement. Please make the most of this time we have — sign this petition, and share with your friends as well:
Sign the Petition |
SIERRA CLUB
Big Banks Fueling Climate Crisis
Right now, Wall Street giants aren’t just failing to prepare themselves for climate change; they’re actively making the problem worse by pouring billions of dollars each year into new fossil fuel development. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is putting together a major report on reducing climate risks in our financial system, and our voices can help shape her recommendations.
Tell Secretary Yellen: Stop Wall Street from fueling the climate crisis.