[Peace] Fwd: Uniting across movements for justice

Tue May 29 20:36:12 UTC 2018

Right now, a massive movement for racial, economic, gender and environmental justice called The Poor People’s Campaign is sweeping the country. Since May 14, thousands of people have been rallying for policies to dismantle systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, and environmental degradation through 40 days of nonviolent moral action.

On June 3, the Poor People’s Campaign will launch its week of action for “The Right to Health and a Healthy Planet.” Fossil fuel billionaires can’t profit without massive pollution or worsening natural disasters, and it’s people of color and the poor who pay the price with their lives and livelihoods.

Climate change is not a single-issue fight. To secure the lasting change we need, we’ll have to unite across movements for justice. Show up for the Poor People’s Campaign by signing up here to learn more about events in your area -- you don’t have to wait for June 3 to participate.<https://act.350.org/go/45974?t=6&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit&akid=44568%2E524584%2EFlA__i>

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In the past year, communities from California to Puerto Rico have been rocked by fires, floods and storms. Everywhere, the people already rendered vulnerable by poverty and racism bear the brunt of these climate-fueled disasters, and in many cases, are still recovering from the damage. The global climate crisis has become a multiplier of other injustices.

The most dangerous fossil fuel projects -- refineries, pipelines and more -- are often built in historically exploited and disenfranchised communities, often communities of color. The impact on local health, politics, and everyday life are disastrous, so it’s no wonder these communities, from Standing Rock to Bayou Bridge, are also epicenters of resistance and leadership.

Stand in solidarity with the Poor People’s Campaign, and fight for a world that cares for the planet and moves us away from systems of oppression that allow a few to hoard wealth while the rest struggle to survive.<https://act.350.org/go/45974?t=8&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit&akid=44568%2E524584%2EFlA__i>

We’re in desperate need of a shift in the national conversation around poverty: from one of blame and shame to one that seeks solutions. A recent report found that 43% of US families can’t afford basics like rent and food1. Things will only get worse if we don’t push for changes starting now.

Fossil fuel billionaires exploit the poorest and most vulnerable to prop up their destructive business model. Now we need to come together to make sure it's fossil fuel elites -- not our communities -- who bear the costs of this destruction. Sign up for the Poor People’s Campaign events in your area today.<https://act.350.org/go/45974?t=9&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit&akid=44568%2E524584%2EFlA__i>

Thank you for answering the call to leadership,

Natalia

PS - If you’re interested in hearing more about the intersections between race, the war economy, poverty, and climate, tune in to the Poor People’s Campaign Tuesday Teach-In on June 5th, 7:30 PM Eastern Time.<http://act.350.org/go/45975?t=10&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit&akid=44568%2E524584%2EFlA__i> I will be one of the panelists.

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1 Almost half of US families can't afford basics like rent and food - CNN Money <http://act.350.org/go/45977?t=11&utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit&akid=44568%2E524584%2EFlA__i>

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