Tired of waiting for progress as the world burns, climate activists are shaping the public narrative — through mass protest and targeted actions — to favor federal legislation.
“Hope…is not the same as joy that things are going well…or…headed for early success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good...”
The neoliberal order seems to be collapsing. A generation of young activists is trying to insure that it’s replaced by progressive populism, not by the fascist right.
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Sunrise volunteers worked tirelessly to elect Jamaal Bowman, Marie Newman, and Cori Bush, defend Senator Ed Markey, defeat Trump, and more. Now, it’s our turn: it’s time for the takeover.
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One week away from the election -- many of us are feeling scared. Scared about if we will have a job, healthcare, or autonomy over our own bodies.
But these moments aren't about ignoring your fear. It's about turning that fear into the fuel propelling us forward. pic.twitter.com/sJxApQKc1M
— Sunrise Movement 🌅 (@sunrisemvmt) October 27, 2020
"Together, we're going to vote and organize like our communities and planet are at stake, because they are."
The work of organizing a politically legible coalition of nonvoters is functionally the same as what’s needed for the left to win elections.
"We need millions of young people along with allies of all ages to join climate strikes, organize their communities and then turn out in force in November to decide this election."
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