Alexandra Grayson, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Here's why networks shift culture & power

Together, we are the source of real change Hey John, Political leaders have proven time and time again that their incremental, surface level solutions that are designed to “work for the people” haven't cut it. Some have been elected on the basis of fighting for a just clima…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 8:17 PM

This week: Creating Radical, Free Community Centers

Learn how to weaponize empathy Hey John, The Weaponize Empathy: Creating Radical, Free Community Centers webinar is taking place in 2 days - Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT / 3:30 PM PT. Have you registered at powershift.org/weaponizing-empathy yet? Saren…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 2:20 PM

In one week: Creating Radical, Free Community Centers

Learn how to weaponize empathy Hey John, Join me and fellow organizers who will be discussing how to Weaponize Empathy: Creating Radical, Free Community Centers. The free webinar will be on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT / 3:30 PM PT. If you're unable to make …

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Let's build a culture of slowness & care

Baby organizers & seasoned ones need it to keep fighting Hey John, Too many of our comrades are being burnt out to the point that they’re forced to leave the climate justice movement entirely. It’s a burden that carries on within organizations, no matter how dedicated the…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 9:38 PM

Weaponizing Empathy: Creating Radical, Free Community Centers

Free webinar! Hey John, Here at Power Shift Network, we will be hosting, Weaponizing Empathy: Creating Radical, Free Community Centers, a free webinar, on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM CT / 3:30 PM PT. In this webinar, we will learn what free community spaces a…

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  Jasmine Butler, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Thank you: Introduction to Mutual Aid and Community Defense

Hey John, Thanks to those who registered and were able to attend our "Introduction to Mutual Aid and Community Defense" webinar last week. If you missed it live or want to revisit the discussion, check out our YouTube page. Also, here is Kourtney's amazing Community Defen…

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  Audrey Suarez, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Canceled - tonight's trivia night

Hey John, We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's trivia night. If you purchased a ticket, we would like to offer you a refund if you'd like (please respond to this email if so). If not, you can leave your ticket as a general donation to PSN. We do plan to host more of these…

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  Sasha Irby, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Due Today - PSN fellowship applications

Hey John, Today is the last day to apply for our Power Shift 2023 fellowship positions -- Logistics Fellow, Recruitment Fellow, and Programming Fellow. We believe that all work dedicated to the cause of liberation is climate justice work (and that all climate justice work sho…

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  Audrey Suarez, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Win dope prizes at next week’s trivia night

Hey John, Did you see my email from last week? We’re hosting a trivia night on Tuesday, May 31, where you’ll have fun meeting Network Members, answering questions about their orgs, testing your general climate justice knowledge, and celebrating our wins with us! To make this …

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  Sasha Irby, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Come work at PSN! Applications due next week

Hey John, We're getting a ton of great applications for our three open Power Shift 2023 fellowship positions -- Logistics Fellow, Recruitment Fellow, and Programming Fellow. Y'all have until Tuesday, May 31st to submit an application! If you know someone you think would be a…

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  Kourtney Dunning, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Tonight: An Intro to Mutual Aid & Community Defense

See you in 2 hours! Hey John, Catch me and two other organizers at tonight's “Introduction to Mutual Aid and Community Defense: For communities beyond the non-profit industrial complex” webinar. If you can't make it tonight at 6:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm CST / 4:30 pm MST / 3:30 p…

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  Ida Aronson, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Community care helps us the most

You’re part of our community Hey John, Depending on legislatures to save us from climate catastrophe isn’t working. After living and mutual aid-ing through the Hurricane Ida disaster here in Southeast ‘Louisiana’ (Bvlbancha) and as a 2spirit member of the United Houma Nation i…

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  Kourtney Dunning, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 2:39 PM

In 1 week: An Intro to Mutual Aid & Community Defense

resource built from a decade of trial & error Hey John, “Introduction to Mutual Aid and Community Defense: For communities beyond the non-profit industrial complex” is one week away! Join us next Thursday, May 26th at 6:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm CST / 4:30 pm MST / 3:30 pm PST.…

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  Audrey Suarez, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Join us for Trivia Night May 31st!

Hi John Join us at the end of the month for a night of trivia to celebrate our climate wins and the wisdom that we hold across our network. On Tuesday, May 31 from 6 pm ET - 8 pm ET / 3 pm PT - 5 pm PT, PSN’s Executive Director, Dany will be hosting a virtual trivia night for…

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  Sasha Irby, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 7:48 PM

Come work at PSN! We're hiring fellows.

Hey John, We are hiring for fellows as we gear up for Power Shift 2023 next April! We're hiring for three positions -- Logistics Fellow, Recruitment Fellow, and Programming Fellow -- with applications due on Tuesday, May 31st. More info below: We strongly encourage Black, …

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  Dany Sigwalt, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 5:43 PM

A stable climate depends on defeating white nationalism

John, Today, I have Ruth Whitfield in my heart. On Saturday, Ruth went to the grocery store after visiting her husband in a nursing home and was shot and killed on Saturday at the Tops grocery store in Buffalo, New York. Ruth was 86 years old, lived her whole life as a Black c…

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  Kourtney Dunning, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 8:21 PM

An Intro to Mutual Aid & Community Defense

Hey John, Our free webinar, “Introduction to Mutual Aid and Community Defense: For communities beyond the non-profit industrial complex”is happening Thursday, May 26th at 6:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm CST / 4:30 pm MST / 3:30 pm PST. Register at powershift.org/community-defense. There a…

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  Jasmine Butler, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 2:01 PM

TONIGHT: Un-Censor Your News Media webinar

Hey John, Tonight at 8:30 pm EST / 5:30 pm PST is our free webinar, Un-Censor Your News Media: Battling Propaganda and Finding Frontline News Sources. Make sure to register at powershift.org/newsmedia to join us for a conversation on how to recognize imperialism news media …

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  Jasmine Butler, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 5:23 PM

In 3 days: Un-Censor Your News Media webinar

Free webinar! Hey John, Reminder: Our free webinar, Un-Censor Your News Media: Battling Propaganda and Finding Frontline News Sources is happening this Thursday, April 28th at 8:30 pm EST / 7:30 pm CST / 6:30 pm MST / 5:30 pm PST. The influx of news makes it difficult to kn…

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  Dany Sigwalt, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 2:01 PM

I wrote a book for our movement, and you can pre-order it today!

Dear friends, I am thrilled to let you know that my new book on climate justice, This Book Will Save the Planet is now available for pre-order! danysigwalt.com/preorder I’m so excited for This Book Will Save the Planet to be an invitation to more young folks into Power Shift N…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Save the Date: Join us in Bvlbancha

Hey John, There is no climate justice if we’re not working to uplift, listen to, and resource the communities who are at the center of climate catastrophe. Bvlbancha (so-called New Orleans) is ground zero of the climate crisis and is where we’re hosting our April 2023 climate j…

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  Jasmine Butler, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Un-Censor Your News Media: Battling Propaganda & finding frontline news sources

webinar alert! Hey John, We will be hosting a free webinar: Un-Censor Your News Media: Battling Propaganda and Finding Frontline News Sources on Thursday, April 28th at 8:30 pm EST / 7:30 pm CST / 6:30 pm MST / 5:30 pm PST. A webinar for organizers and leftists on how to reco…

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  Sasha Irby, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Find your homies @ our next convergence

Get ready for deeper connections next year Hey John, We’re one year away from our next in-person climate justice convergence, Power Shift 2023! So why are we reaching out so early? The heart of organizing work is relationships and relationships take time to build (and maintain)…

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  Jasmine Butler, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 7:22 PM

How AfroFuturism & conflict resolution lead us to a stable climate

Hey John, AfroFuturism is the creative project of imagining and documenting Black people in the future. Given the violence and subjugation we’ve experienced— both past and present— the task of envisioning liberated Black bodies in the future is an act of resistance. Leaning on …

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  Dany Sigwalt, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Material support & resources for Ukraine

PDF of resources included Hey {FIRST NAME}, My first salaried job was at a small anti-war organization in DC. We encouraged people across progressive movements to imagine what a world without war could look like. Without three quarters of a trillion dollars being pumped into th…

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  Vic Barrett, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Afro-Indigeneity is Indigeneity

Hey John, During Black History Month, Blackness is defined as a monolith. Erased in this narrow celebration of Blackness is Indigeneity, often to elevate Black excellence and innovation. Black excellence and innovation recycle and center whiteness and reinforce performative camp…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Relief support for folks impacted by recent tornadoes

Hey John, This past weekend, states across the midwest and southern US were hit by massive tornadoes, including Kentucky— a hometown of one of our Network Members and staff. There were dozens of tornadoes that hit states throughout the weekend which some news outlets are saying…

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  Kayla Soren, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Recording & resources to Energy Democracy webinar

Hey John, I know some of you missed last week's conversation on Energy Democracy, but no worries because we have the recording and some resources available. Since we went through so much great information, I wanted to make sure you have access to the slides our panelists went o…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Thanks for helping make our website so much better

Saludos John, Thanks to those who took the time to fill out our website input form. We're excited to change things up a bit as we approach the new year in just a few months. If you haven't submitted your feedback yet, we're still accepting submission until 5 PM ET for a chance…

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  Kayla Soren, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Energy Democracy webinar is tomorrow

Hey John, Tomorrow at 6 PM ET is our free webinar on Energy Democracy with Green Neighbor Challenge. This webinar will be part lecture and conversational, so bring all your questions about Energy Democracy, what it looks like in the climate movement, and the radical steps moving…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Extending deadline to hear your feedback on our website

you can win a $50 gift card Saludos John, We got some great feedback so far on how to make our website more helpful and accessible. But we know there's many more of you with great ideas, so we're extending the deadline to fill out our website input form to this Friday at 5 P…

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  Kayla Soren, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 12:01 AM

What is Energy Democracy?

Free webinar on Energy Democracy this Thursday Hey John, Here at Power Shift Network, we will be co-hosting a free webinar on Energy Democracy with PSN Member Organization, Green Neighbor Challenge, this Thursday October 21st at 6 PM ET. In this webinar, you will learn about wh…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

2 days left - apply to PSN’s fundraising school

Hey John, Many of you might be spending the next 3 months rounding out end of year fundraising campaigns or you finally want to learn the ins and outs of fundraising. We're offering a Fundraising School with a jam packed curriculum limited to only 15 spots to make that process e…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Making movement work more accessible

Hey John, Being involved in the climate justice movement isn't just about protesting or starting your own org. It can be as simple as making social justice content and resources more accessible for folks. Power Shift Network has evolved a ton in the past handful of years and w…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Apply to PSN’s Fundraising School - costs are sliding scale

Fundraising isn't always fun, but we can make it easier Hey John, We know fundraising can be scary, frustrating, and confusing, especially for young folks juggling many things including trying to sustain their organization and community. Which is why we're launching a Fundraisi…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 2:01 PM

You're rad, we're rad, let's make sure our content is too

PSN's website refresh needs your help Hey John, We want to make sure we're honoring the time and interest you put into Power Shift Network's work. So we want to hear directly from you on what you think about our website content to make sure you're getting the most out of it. …

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  Power Shift Network · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf Coast - here's how to support

Click for a list of resources Hey friends, Communities and movement families in Louisiana and across the Gulf experienced yet another hurricane this past weekend— Hurricane Ida. More than a million people, including the entire city of Bvlbancha(1) being left with no power. Hu…

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  Dany Sigwalt, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 2:54 PM

Exciting recognition for me & Power Shift Network

You’re the reason why we’re here! Hey John, In case you hadn’t heard, I wanted to share some exciting recent news from Power Shift Network–– In the past month, I was just named an Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity and nominated for the Pritzker Emerging Genius Award by UCLA’s …

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  Irene Kim, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 7:31 PM

One more thing RE: Just because we’re young doesn’t mean we don’t know what we’re doing

Hi, John! It’s Irene again. I emailed you earlier this week, and wanted to follow up, because Power Shift Network is still way short of our goal of 125 monthly donors. Can you step up and help us fill the gap? This movement really needs your support — chip in $10/month, or what…

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  Irene Kim, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Just because we’re young doesn’t mean we don’t know what we’re doing

Hi, John! My name is Irene. This weekend, a record-shattering heat wave swept the Pacific Northwest. This heat wave was a deadly climate disaster. And like too many climate disasters, the people it hurt the most are the most marginalized among us, like the hundreds of prisone…

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  Kiana Kerr, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 2:16 PM

One more thing Re: A big crisis needs a big movement, and that’s what we’re building

Hi John, I wanted to follow up and make sure you saw my email from earlier this week. I also wanted to mention one more thing: the community and resources I’ve gotten from being part of Power Shift Network have been invaluable to my volunteer work with the international youth c…

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  Kiana Kerr, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 7:01 PM

A big crisis needs a big movement, and that’s what we’re building

Hi John, I’m Kiana. I’m the International Outreach Coordinator with the International Student Environmental Coalition, or ISEC — one of the 98 members of the Power Shift Network. We’re an all-volunteer global group of youth activists organizing for climate justice across 32 cou…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Following up! Re: “Resilient” is more than a buzzword. Let me explain

Hey John! I wanted to follow up on this really quick. I’m definitely anxious about the future—especially knowing that the climate crisis is going to keep harming communities like mine the most. But seeing the impacts of Power Shift Network’s work training, supporting, and conne…

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  Saren Glenn, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM

“Resilient” is more than a buzzword. Let me explain

Hi John, I wanted to introduce myself: my name is Saren, and I’m the Political Education and Trainings Coordinator for Power Shift Network—a grassroots network that mobilizes the collective power of young people to fight climate change, organize for a just and clean energy-powe…

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  Eriqah Vincent, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 8:44 PM

PSN is growing!

Meet our new youth organizers Hey John, We’re excited to share that there are three new organizers joining the Power Shift Network team! We’re looking forward to new voices that will help ground us in relationship building across state lines, healing justice work, and much more…

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  Nathalie Peña, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 6:01 PM

We’re taking a break!

You won’t see any emails from us all month long Hey friends Now that Power Shift 2021 is over, we're going to take the month off from social media and email content to focus on our internal communications structure and goals. The 10-day-long virtual climate event taught us a lo…

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  Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 4:01 PM

WATCH NOW: Young People Address the Nation

Please join Youth Action Hour right now for Young People Address the Nation, a powerful video special amplifying the work of young movement builders and artists. This event, curated by the youth-led campaign Youth Action Hour and over 25 youth-serving groups, features over 30 y…

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  Dany Sigwalt, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Register Now: Youth from the Global South Reflect on the Biden Climate Summit

Free and open to the public Hey John, One of our sessions from the convergence feels so critical in this moment that we decided to open it up to the public. Tomorrow, six young people will reflect on the outcome of the Climate Summit President Biden is hosting right now and …

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  Nathalie Peñ​a, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Share your Earth Day Action and we'll help amplify it

Tomorrow is Action Day! Hey friends, Tomorrow our feeds (and streets) will be filled with Earth Day panels, rallies, and solidarity actions. Amidst the noise, we want you to make the most out of the day— whether you're organizing an action or not. For those organizing virtua…

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  Jacob Johns, Power Shift Network · [email protected]

April 18, 2021 at 2:54 PM

DC: Join the Earth Day #defendthegulf solidarity action

Join us for a petition delivery to show young folks in the gulf we got their backs! Hi John,   With Earth Month well underway, we're excited to invite you to a solidarity action at 8:30 on Thursday, April 22 to deliver a message to Gina McCarthy about the urgency of swift, dec…

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