Last week’s posts included: action alerts on produced water and the Governor’s talk to NMOGA, the impact of US & NM extraction & a review of US tax policy since 1950 & the 1%’s resulting obscene aggregation of wealth.
We offer clips from Robert Reich on how a centrist can’t win in 2020 followed by a five minute clip from Bernie reminding us of what progressive values look like. Lastly, two clips from the Extinction Rebellion.
Every Saturday, we hope to make a habit of your writing to a friend and/or to your local newspaper: a productive way to ground your activism & create a habit of engaging others. We also include excerpts from Drilling Towards Disaster.
Produced water is a very high priority for NM Oil & Gas Assoc. We need to show up in force. Keep reading for background info, speaking points, contact info, hearing dates & location in ABQ, Santa Fe, Farmington, Carlsbad & Las Cruces.
The charts from the NYT’s are irrefutable, showing a shocking change in how much taxes have been cut on the rich over the past 70 years so now the middle class pay a higher rate than the rich. Also an update on MLG’s embrace of G&O.
Recently a Retake supporter questioned whether youth should make demands of “a governor who has been unbelievably progressive on energy matters.” Today, I respond and remind you of this morning’s protest.
Post also includes information on important climate actions on M and T and information on how, through The Pen is Mightier than the Sword, you can use your words to promote economic, social, racial and climate justice.
A 16 year old recites his 4-minute poem Rise Up! to a packed black church that roars its approval, another video on what works & what doesn’t when trying to convince others, and excerpts from a how Trump is numbing us.
Today: A call to action at NM Oil & Gas meeting, public banking becomes law in CA, photos from the YUCCA youth art exhibit closing today, the pen is mightier than the sword, and more.
At an Oct. 7 hearing 4 ABQ youth climate activists will present their four demands. The blog provides details on the hearing & the full letter presented to the Governor with those demands. We also have a call to action.
The scale of premiums & co-pay increases will shock you. Millions seeking “affordable” premiums from bogus insurers find themselves bankrupt. Millions of sick people have no choice but to go without coverage. This is ugly.
In addition to the usual recap of last week’s posts we include an urgent call to action, asking you to find the activist within you. We must begin assuming responsibility for redirecting our State and Nation.
We need climate crisis ads that are as powerful as these 3 ads. Plus four spot-on Stephen Colbert monologues taking on Trump: Innocent People Don’t Do This, Hard to Defend & Off the Rails. Report on Climate Crisis panel.
What’s involved in impeachment inquiry and whistleblower testimony and if Israelis election is confusing, a great, clear article on the implications for Palestine. Plus video excerpts and the full House Intelligence Hearing.
If we want Community Solar, Local Choice Energy & funding for a plan for a Just Transition in the 2020 legislative session, the Governor must OK it being introduced. Call & send a note to the Governor. Speaking points & contact info included.
