Here's some pretty cool stuff that is happening on the Hill this weekend through Monday in support of Energy Bill 2007, http://www.energybill2007.org, My coalition is running a display ad at the Capitol South metro station in Washington, DC, (see photos) as well as a huge student lobbying effort about global warming and the Energy Bill, Power Shift 07, http://powershift07.org/lobby, going on right now and through Monday (see talking points below). This big event is called Power Shift Day 07 and you're welcome to explore the web site and also check out the talking points, either in HTML or as the original PDF.
More Sized of the Photos Above Available Here
Dear Lobby Day Participants:
Thank you for your very important decision to participate in the Power Shift 2007 Lobby Day, the single largest lobby day on climate change ever! As you head to Capitol Hill this Monday you will be making history, and sending a very strong message to Congress that it’s time they listen up and get to work!
The strongest thing we are brining to capitol hill on Monday is ourselves. We have compelling stories to tell, and the ability to passionately articulate the urgent action we need our federal government to take to address the issue of global warming.
In this packet you will find a number of materials that we hope you find helpful as you prepare for your lobby visits. We’ve included a listing of all scheduled meetings with Senators, Representatives, and their Staff, a list of voting records to help you see where your members stand, and a sample lobby ask.
A few very important notes about the lobby ask itself. We as the Energy Action Coalition do not currently feel that there is any legislation that goes far enough to solve the global warming crisis. We have attempted to illustrate which current bills help us go in the right direction and what measures should be taken to get them to a better place than they are right now. The 1Sky ask that appears in the beginning of the document has been voted and agreed upon by the Energy Action Coalition – it represents a bold policy platform that takes us where we absolutely need to go. Its important to note that the rest of the ask we’ve outlined has not been voted on or supported by the Energy Action Coalition, but instead represents the input and advice of many leaders who have experience working on global warming legislation.
Go in and speak from your heart. Tell the members of Congress what matters to you, use these documents as much as you feel comfortable and know that there is no wrong position to advocate for as long as it’s what you believe.
Ask questions of the staff we have available, ask your peers, do your own research, and enjoy the fact that you are making history. It’s our job to hold our members of Congress accountable – they work for the American people, and as the leaders of the youth climate movement, we have to make sure they hear us loud and clear.
Good luck!
The Power Shift 2007 Team