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CCL Newsletter, May 2021

Table of Contents:

MARKET CHOICE Act 

Take action this week 

Donate stocks 

Featured lever: Media 

Upcoming trainings

This week on the CCL blog

First bipartisan carbon pricing bill of 117th Congress introduced

Late last week, the first bipartisan carbon pricing bill of the current
Congress was introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Rep.
Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24). Their bill, the MARKET CHOICE Act, would tax
carbon emissions starting at $35 a ton and use the revenue to pay for
infrastructure projects.

The bill, first introduced by former Republican Congressman Carlos
Curbelo in the 115th Congress, is another indication that carbon pricing
is picking up traction as Congress begins the process of drawing up
climate legislation.

"We are at a crossroads with regard to infrastructure and climate
change," Rep. Fitzpatrick said in a press release

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. "Legislative action taken — or not taken — by this Congress on these
issues will be felt for generations."

Danny Richter, Citizens' Climate Lobby's VP for Government Affairs, said

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, "The MARKET CHOICE Act joins several carbon pricing bills introduced
this Congress, and we thank Representatives Fitzpatrick and Carbajal for
their leadership in making sure the ideas in this bipartisan bill are
part of the discussion."

READ MORE

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I n other news:

Ask for cosponsors May 19: CCL is making a special push next week to get
more cosponsors for the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. If
your representative has not yet cosponsored the bill, write to them on
May 19 and ask them to sign on. CCL's online "Write to Congress" tool

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will be modified just for that day to facilitate this campaign. Mark
your calendar for next Wednesday to email your representative.

Bridging the partisan divide: Finding common ground with people who see
the world differently can be a challenge, but Braver Angels helps to
work through those differences. CCL volunteer Davia Rivka wrote a
delightful blog

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about a Braver Angels workshop she recently attended. "In the end, our
combined group of reds and blues identified seven values, eight concerns
and seven solutions upon which we all agreed." Sign up for the next
Braver Angels workshop

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on May 22.

Take action this week

If you have a little time: Register for CCL's virtual conference — "The
Push for a Price on Carbon"

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— happening June 12-13 and tell your friends and followers on social
media that you're attending.

If you have more time: Watch the recording of our May national call

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with Andrés Jimenez, executive director of Green2.0, which works to
highlight and advance diversity in the environmental movement.

You can also connect with your nearest CCL chapter

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to take action in your community, or join one of CCL's national online
Action Teams

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to take action on specific topics like agriculture, health, faith, and
more.

Browse CCL Community's Event Calendar

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to find upcoming events, trainings, and calls you can join.

Have you considered making a stock donation?

Donating stock to Citizens' Climate Education (CCE) or Citizens' Climate
Lobby (CCL) is a great way to help advance our climate solutions work.
Our donors that give stock help fund robust programming to empower and
mobilize volunteers, including: tools that support grassroots
organizing; educational trainings, workshops and discussion groups;
research, guides and other key materials; conferences, events and more.
It's also a very tax-savvy way to maximize your impact.

A donation of appreciated stock avoids capital gains taxes, saving up to
40% of the appreciated value. That money can go straight to charities
like CCE or CCL. And if you're giving to tax-deductible CCE, this allows
you to claim a higher tax deduction than if you donate the proceeds of a
stock sale.

Furthermore, charitable stock donations are exempt from rules around
"cost-basis washing." This means you can repurchase the same stock at
fair market value on the same day to keep your long-term investment plan
on the right course.

For more information about making a gift of stock to CCE or CCL, check
out our website

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. You can also contact our Development Team at
[email protected] or call our home office at 619-437-7142.
As every financial situation is different, we recommend seeking advice
from a financial advisor to discuss the terms surrounding your gift.
Thank you for all that you do to create a more livable world!

Media: Praise for the CCL approach

We often hear praise from congressional offices about our volunteers and
the CCL approach of respect and appreciation. People in the media are
taking note, too. In an editor's commentary about a series of essays CCL
volunteers wrote for the Daily Herald in the Chicago area, Jim Slusher
(shown left), deputy managing editor for opinion, wrote: "As with
virtually every encounter I have with the group, the op-ed and the
series evoke a tone of sustained and sincere respect. These are people
with a cause, and they fully appreciate the urgency of their mission,
yet they steadily -- yes, gallantly -- soldier forth with the aim of
changing policy by changing minds."

Read the commentary to get the full context of Jim's appreciation.

READ JIM'S PIECE

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Upcoming trainings

5/13: Understanding Border Carbon Adjustments - It's the carbon-pricing
mechanism that protects U.S. businesses. Learn how border carbon
adjustments work and how they comply with international trade rules.
Join us

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5/20: Messaging for the Energy Innovation Act - As we communicate with
lawmakers and others about the Energy Innovation Act, consistent and
clear messages are important. CCL Marketing Director Lesley Beatty
reviews key talking points and resources to help. Join us

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!

Need training on the basics? Catch our next session of Core Volunteer
Training, made for newer volunteers:

5/18: Lobbying 101: The Transformative Power of Citizen Advocacy - As we
prepare for June lobby meetings, this session launches a series of
trainings designed to empower you to do the essential work of
influencing our government's policies. Learn more

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To see other topics and past trainings, visit the Training Topics page
of CCL Community

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This week on the CCL blog

Hard work pays off on resolution: Persistence and patience are qualities
CCL advocates are known for, and that was clearly the case for several
volunteers in North Carolina. They spent 18 months getting the town of
Knightdale to pass a resolution calling on the state and federal
governments to act on climate and transition to a clean economy. Read
more

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Stay Connected - Make sure CCL's emails are in your inbox
Don't miss out on updates from Citizens' Climate. Make sure our messages
are getting to your inbox.
Get CCL in Your Inbox

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CCL Climate Advocate Training
Do you want to be a more effective volunteer? Start by joining our
Informational Session, then register for our Climate Advocate Training,
and wrap up with our Core Volunteer Training.
The Info Session is held weekly on Wednesdays at 8pm ET, 5pm PT.
Join Info Session
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Climate Advocate Training is held the first Wednesday of every month at
1 pm ET and the third Wednesday monthly at 8 pm ET (adjust for your
local time zone).
Register for Climate Advocate Training
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Core Volunteer Training is held weekly on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT.
RSVP for Core Volunteer Training
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Sign up for CCL Text Messages
As we build political will for climate solutions, CCL can notify you of
timely actions via text message. This will be critical once a bill is in
congress. You can opt out at any time. Sign up today!
Sign up for CCL Text Messages
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Sign up for CCL Community
Connect with other CCL volunteers! Our online volunteer portal is filled
with amazing resources for education, outreach and taking action.
Community's Weekly Bulletin will keep you current on all the latest CCL
news.
Request a CCL Community Login
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Donate now to support our climate action work

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