HODG Shabbat
I just read an article about a poll that was just done that showed that most Americans don’t think the Dem party shares their priorities. Most people apparently think that the Dems are too focused on issues like abortion, equity and… climate, instead of cost of living.
On one level, I get it. You can’t feed your family or pay your rent, you’re not gonna focus on climate. But on another level… we're talking about being able to live on this planet... well, I don’t have to tell you.
The thing to ask is: what do we do about it? If so much of America is more worried about the price of eggs. And rent. And everything else?
My answer -- and I'm sure there are others -- is: support our climate leaders. They need us now more than ever. Which is why for our next HODG shabbat we have invited the folks from EarthJustice and Climate Changemakers.
Earthjustice is a non-profit legal group that is dedicated to litigating environmental issues. Earthjustice has been critical in many precedent-setting, and planet-protecting cases. In fact, they were the attorneys for the first supreme court case to ever address climate change (Mass vs EPA, 2006) Earthjustice is on the frontline of fighting against the current administration. They will be talking to us about how they are doing that and how they will continue to advance clean energy.
We've also invited Climate Changemakers to join us. While Earthjustice is focused on fighting for climates in the courts, Climate Changemaker is focused on the legislative branch and on harnessing the energy of us – engaged constituents – to hold elected officials accountable. Climate Changemakers has easy, quick ways that each of us can do our part in protecting our planet, while also – because why can’t dems do both??! – lowering the cost of living. Many of us already know CC, but it's been a while, and I don't know how many of us are still doing their One Hour Of Action (We need to get back on that!)
So, please join us for Shabbat Dinner and some great conversation with folks who are the real bisons in all this.
HODG SHABBAT with
EarthJustice and Climate Changemakers
Friday, Feb 21
6:30pm
153 S. Norton Ave
Bring a drink or dessert to share.