Newsletter - November 2024

 

2024 Election

This is your opportunity to shape the future and support candidates who align with our mission to amend the Constitution for the people, not corporate interests. We encourage you to cast your vote with an eye on whether your candidates have taken the Pledge to Amend, committing to use their office, if elected, to support H.J.R 54, the We the People Amendment. While we remain non-partisan, it’s essential to recognize those who are willing to stand with us.

Regardless of the election outcomes, our work to pass the We the People Amendment continues.

There’s still a lot to accomplish, and we’re excited to report that we welcomed two new congressional cosponsors in October:

Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6) on October 18, 2024

Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) on October 29, 2024

With these additions, we’re one step closer to our goal of over 100 cosponsors for HJR 54, and we know there’s still time to reach this target. The 118th Congressional session doesn’t end until January 3, 2025, and historically, we’ve seen significant gains in cosponsors during the final months.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

To empower you further, we encourage you to use our One Click Politics tool, which allows you to easily call your representative’s office. With just a few simple questions—like your name, zip code, and phone number—you can make your voice heard in support of the We the People Amendment.

Here are other ways you can contribute to the success of H.J.R. 54

We are thrilled to announce the MTA Advocate Volunteer Onboarding sessions coming up on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Join us via Zoom at either 12:00 PM or 5:30 PM to learn about the many opportunities to get involved and volunteer with Move to Amend. Both sessions will cover the same material and provide opportunities for you to ask questions. Mark your calendars and get ready to engage with our movement!

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 

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Additionally, we’re working towards gathering 600,000 signatures on our petition, and we need your help to make this a reality! You can collect signatures at community events, farmers' markets, or even online. Start by getting your own recruiter ID and share it with your network to help spread the word!


15 Years of Movement Building

We also want to take a moment to reflect on our recent 15th Anniversary celebration that took place on October 20th. This two-hour program featured insightful reflections from former and current board members, staff, co-directors, and volunteers as we looked back on our beginnings, assessed where we are now, and envisioned where we need to go together. 

During the event, we delved into how our collective efforts have already begun to transform the impossible into the inevitable and how we can continue this vital work moving forward.



Join the Ecology Network Monthly Call

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET

You do not want to miss this exciting opportunity on Thursday, November 14, to meet with and hear from Karen Coulter, co-founded the Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project (rescheduled from OCT) and other fellow advocates and movement leaders committed to ending corporate destruction of our environment for profit. Your Ecology Network Newsletter is here to keep you in the loop and empower you to make a difference!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true leader in environmental advocacy! To read more about Karen's incredible work and to RSVP, visit our website.
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And, don't miss our December featured Eco-Net speaker, Fernanda Lugo, who will guide us in the creation of a Singing Tree mural.
This collaborative art project aims to bring people together and inspire peace through creativity. RSVP here!

Coping with Anger and Despair: Connecting Inner Growth with Outer Change

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM

via Zoom 

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MTA Advocate Volunteer Onboarding

 via Zoom

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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Monday, November 18, 2024 at 05:30 PM



In this month's Affiliate Spotlight, we celebrate the Tuscaloosa Move to Amend affiliate group, with special thanks to Kiki Karatheodoris for her contributions. Their recent outreach efforts have led to significant endorsements, including Grace Presbyterian Church, and they are actively engaging the community through tabling events. With plans for an unmanned information table at the local library and outreach to the University Democrats, the Tuscaloosa team is setting an inspiring example of grassroots activism. Thank you, Kiki and the Tuscaloosa team, for your commitment to the We the People Amendment!

Read the full story on our website to learn more about our volunteers' incredible efforts and how they helped drive our mission forward.


Our Boxed in Elections and Elected Officials

15th Anniversary

Political Influence of the Health Industry

November election and beyond

Just-In Time Conversations: Greg Coleridge, National Co-Director, Move To Amend Coalition

Election candidates survey

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