Hello friends,
This week, we’re excited for the opportunity for climate to have primetime attention at the DNC!
Below is new social media content that we would love your help lifting up today + resources for tonight’s programming and the rest of the week.
1) NEW
VIDEO: Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy + Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson On Why 2020 Is Our Last Moment For Action: Please
help us amplify today!
2) MESSAGE
OF THE WEEK: The Politics Of Climate Has Changed -- Leaning In Hard Is A Winning Strategy: Following the selection of climate
champion Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s running mate, Climate Power will be
working to advance the message that this week’s Democratic National Convention is a prime opportunity for Democrats up-and-down the ballot to pick up critical voters -- young voters, voters of color, and lean-R women -- with aggressive messaging on needed
bold climate action and the promise that clean energy jobs promise.
Message guidance on how the politics of climate has changed and why leaning in hard on climate is a winning strategy is available HERE.
3) Speeches
From Americans Who Have Suffered Climate And Science Harm Under Trump-Pence: The Democratic National Convention this week is featuring speeches from a number of Americans who can speak
firsthand to the harm they’ve suffered under the Trump-Pence administration.
Flagging these voices with climate and science harm stories that we will be lifting up this week:
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ARIZONA: Jeff
Jeans (Sedona, AZ): Jeff Jeans was a conservative Republican before he was
diagnosed with cancer and the Affordable Care Act helped save his life. LINK
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FLORIDA: Aldo
Martinez (Fort Myers, FL): Aldo Martinez is a 26 year-old paramedic on the
frontlines of the COVID-19 battle and a DACA recipient who came to this country when he was 12. LINK
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GEORGIA: Natasha
Taylor (Atlanta, GA): Natasha drives a bus for MARTA, the
public transit system in Atlanta, who worries about her safety amidst the COVID-19. Natasha is a proud member of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 732, and a strong Joe Biden supporter. LINK
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MICHIGAN: Gerald
Lang (Lake Orion MI): Gerald is a proud United Auto Worker (UAW) and team leader at a General
Motors assembly plant in Lake Orion, Michigan, which builds clean,
electric vehicles -- including the Chevy Electric Bolt. LINK
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PENNSYLVANIA: Rick
Telesz (Lawrence County PA): Rick runs a farm that has been in his family
for generations. In 2016, Rick voted for Trump, but after seeing how Trump’s trade war has threatened his family farm, he plans to vote for Joe Biden. LINK
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WISCONSIN: Luz
Chaparro Hernandez (Milwaukee, WI): Luz is a mom, teacher and member
of the National Education Association (NEA). When the pandemic began, Luz had to quickly adjust in order to continue teaching children against the backdrop of a pandemic. She is hopeful about the future, but concerned for her students’ safety and wellbeing. LINK
As always thank you for your support.
Best,
Sydney
Sydney Snow
Senior Political Director
Climate Power 2020
Cell: 904-891-1843
Email: sydney@climatepower2020.org