#VoteSafeDC, and other chapter events

Dear John -

Did you know that 10 million environmental voters failed to vote in the 2016 election? Our April monthly speaker ([link removed]) from the Environmental Voter Project explained how mobilizing environmental voters increases the political will for environmental issues.

Before listening to this speaker, I didn't understand that I was part of the problem he was talking about. When people tell you that voting is important, they don't just mean every four years for president. They mean midterms. Primaries (like this one). Even voting for the school board.

If too few environmental voters turn out to vote, then politicians won't spend their political capital on climate and environmental issues. Vote. Because voters decide elections, not non-voters.

So what can you do? Read on.

Be an Environmental Voter! ([link removed])
DC Flag


May 12 is the deadline for voter registration by mail, online at [link removed] and through the Vote 4 DC mobile app. Register online [link removed] #VoteSafeDC ([link removed])

⚠️TOMORROW IS MAY 12‼️
— DC Board of Elections (@Vote4DC) May 11, 2020 ([link removed])

1. Register to vote / get reminders at cclusa.org/vote

2. Tell your friends / family to do the same.

3. The deadline for DC voter registration by mail is TODAY. The easiest way to complete the entire absentee ballot request process is by using the Vote 4 DC app on mobile device and signing the application on your device screen.

You can get more information from Vote 4 DC: [link removed]
or the DC Board of Elections: [link removed]

4. Tell your neighbors and coworkers to do the same.

5. Vote! in the June 2nd DC primary election.

In the middle of this pandemic, please remember that we are human beings and community citizens first, climate activists second. We all have a responsibility to keep each other safe. Please follow CDC ([link removed]) and DC official ([link removed]) guidelines to minimize physical contact that puts election workers and citizens who cannot vote by mail at risk.

#VoteSafeDC

TONIGHT, 7pm !
Do you feel like climate messaging to conservative audiences has fallen flat? We’re bringing in CCL’s Conservative Fellow, Jacob Abel, for this special webinar on values and talking points that are key to bringing along those who lean right in the pursuit of climate solutions. Working on both sides of the aisle is one of CCL's Core Values ([link removed]) — to build the political will for climate solutions we cannot leave half of the country out of the picture. Join us for this training workshop tonight:


** Conservative Messaging Workshop
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Join Citizens' Climate Lobby DC for a Conservative Messaging Workshop ([link removed]) led by Jacob Abel, a CCL Conservative Fellow, to discuss the most effective strategies for reaching out to conservatives on climate change. The workshop will be an opportunity for those that lean towards the left side of the political spectrum to:
• Understand which messaging strategies work best for conservative audiences
• Learn to view climate issues from the right side of the political spectrum
• Overcome common barriers and conversation-stoppers when communicating with conservatives
• Learn about the many different types of conservative audiences
• Build trust and ultimately form relationships and partnerships with conservatives and conservative groups

What: CCL Conservative Messaging Workshop
When: Tuesday May 12, 7pm
Where: Webinar (RSVP ([link removed]) for details)
RSVP for Conservative Messaging Workshop ([link removed])
UPCOMING EVENTS


** May Letter to the Editor Party
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We're getting together *virtually* to increase visibility on climate action

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In this "Writers' Workshop" you can write letters to the editor and get trained on how to write content that inspires action on climate change. We submit our letters using CCL's media tool.

When: Wednesday, May 20 at from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Zoom - you will be sent the link ahead of the event
RSVP here ([link removed])
RSVP for LTE on May 20th ([link removed])
Everything else
There are Too Many events to fit into one email!

Get live training ([link removed]) for the upcoming June conference and lobby day.
(Registration (cclusa.org/conference) opens tomorrow.)
Hang out every Friday with a CCL Staffer ([link removed]) .
See the upcoming events and trainings offered by CCL National on their event page ([link removed]) ,
and RSVP to events and internal meetings organized by the DC Chapter and chapter teams on our chapter event page ([link removed]) .

Quick actions you can take for the climate:
* Sign up to call Congress once a month ([link removed])
* Send a Tweet to our member of Congress ([link removed])
* Join CCL's weekly introductory call ([link removed])

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