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Nineteen states. Thirty-one actions. One message: Everyone deserves access to clean, affordable energy.
Fossil fuel utilities are blocking the transition to clean renewable energy and ruthlessly profiting off of the American people, 27% of whom cannot pay their energy bills. Monopoly utility companies hike up their rates while spending their money on energy sources that are unreliable, expensive, and burning up the planet.
Fossil fuel utilities are blocking the transition to clean renewable energy and ruthlessly profiting off of the American people, 27% of whom cannot pay their energy bills. Monopoly utility companies hike up their rates while spending their money on energy sources that are unreliable, expensive, and burning up the planet.
That’s why local groups with People’s Action Institute and 350 Network Council just completed a powerful week of action to demand:
- Reliable and affordable energy for all.
- Transition to 100% clean renewable energy.
- Energy systems run by and for the people — democratic ownership and decision-making for energy generation & distribution
The week of action is just one of the many organizing stories from around the People’s Action network this summer. All across the country, our member groups are moving powerfully with community members and allies to show the impact of community organizing behind a clear vision for the future. Together, we’re building the future we want–a country where everyone, of every race and background, had their needs met and the opportunity to thrive.
Read more about the week of action, and see below for more inspiring stories from your People’s Action family.
Read on!
In solidarity,
Amanda Weaver
People’s Action
Lead Story
Utility Justice Week of Action
This August 2024, local and state groups across People’s Action Institute and 350 Network Council organized 31 actions in 19 states to demand: Energy systems run by and for the people — democratic ownership and decision-making for energy generation & distribution; reliable and affordable energy for all; transition to 100% clean renewable energy. Read more
Organizing Stories
United Vision Project’s Training Modules Available Online
“Democracy is a practice that takes regular, daily, intentional participation.” – United Vision for Idaho’s Adrienne Evans
People’s Action affiliate United Vision for Idaho has launched the United Vision Project to reach voters in areas dominated by authoritarian efforts. To support the work of building democracy, UVI has created a self-guided, module-based online training program to prepare participants for texting outreach. Check out their program online!
Firelands Launches Canvass Campaign
Firelands Workers United launched their canvass campaign earlier this month with 40 member leaders and 7 member captains who for the next 12 weeks will target 5,000 Spanish- and English-speaking voters in rural Washington’s Grays Harbor County to defeat Ballot Measure 2109–driven by Washington state billionaires to repeal the Capital Gains Tax and the Climate Commitment Act. Read more
LUCHA Blue Brings Race to Razor-Thin Margin
The LUCHA Blue Campaign is on track to talk to 1 million voters across Arizona, and already it’s showing the nation the power of organizing and building power on the ground. Read more
IOWA CCI Action Fund Holds “People Power is How We Win!” Summit
In August, Iowa CCI Action Fund held its annual event that brings together the CCI community from across the state. The CCI community shared updates on organizing campaigns, deepened relationships, and ran issue-based workshops to build the power we need to win on our issues. Watch videos
ONE Northside’s Summer Bash Draws a Crowd
More than 250 people joined ONE Northside’s Summer Bash 2024 event to share food, music, and summertime weather. The festivities included games and activities, a bounce house, music, and more. See photo gallery
Recent Media
On August 14, we cohosted a livestream event Social Security Works on the progressive vision for 2025 and beyond, with U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA 07), leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and People’s Action members from across the country. Watch as we discuss the progressive legislative vision for our country, the threats we face from the corporate plot to upend our democracy, and what we can do to build the future we want. This event builds on the conversation our members had with U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL 03) on July 30 in a Spanish-language livestream.
