Take 5 Action here: Green New Deal...

More ways this week to be agents of change #1) TELL OUR SENATORS TO SUPPORT THE GREEN NEW DEAL   At least 10 years ago, climate scientists calculated how much fossil fuels can be burned before catastrophic climate change occurs. Every year, that the annual target of emissions reduction weren’t met, meant more reductions were needed in the remaining years. After years of not meeting the reduction targets, large scale reductions are needed NOW.  Only the Green New Deal proposes reduction that are large enough. Having Senators Murray and Cantwell cosign the Green New Deal is saying that large scale solutions are needed and that they will follow the advice of science and not poly science, since they can’t negotiate with the laws of physics to change the safe amount of fossil fuels that can be burned. Please call or email our senators and urge them to support the Green New Deal: To e-mail Senator Murray, visit https://www.murray.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contactme To email Senator Cantwell, visit https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form If you have any questions, contact Rich V at rvoget@w-link.net #2) MARCH 7 @ KEYSTONE – 2ND CHANCES: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM All are welcome THIS THURSDAY at Keystone UCC for a Communities Rising event. When this system doesn't work well, folks are deprived of the second chances they deserve. Hear from an outstanding panel as they discuss our ineffective criminal justice system. Topics to be discussed include diverting youth convicted as adults back into the juvenile justice system, improving reentry safety nets for those who have served their time and the merits of releasing some elderly incarcerated. The panel will include: • Mary Lou Dickerson - former Washington State legislator (36th LD) & leader in juvenile justice reform. • Brandon O'Brien - formerly incarcerated advocate for ex-offender reintegration services. • Amber Dickson – a statewide organizer for Faith Action Network, with a focus on criminal justice reform. Date: Thursday, 7 March Time: 7 to 9 PM (doors open at 6:30) Location: Keystone UCC, 5019 Keystone Pl N., in the Wallingford Neighborhood Please join us for an educational and inspiring evening! #3) ANOTHER GREAT TAKE 5 FOR ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY Last Sunday after worship, Danielle Walker, our JLP intern, shared the need for calls and/or emails to our state legislators regarding two bills: ** House Bill 1453/Senate Bill 5600 - Concerning residential tenant protections Great news, this eviction reform bill is now in the Rules Committee for a second reading! Please call or send a note to the committee: Cyrus Habib, Karen Keiser (D), Mark Schoesler (R), Randi Becker (D), Andy Billig (D), Rueven Carlyle (D), Annette Cleveland (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Curtis King (R), Patty Kuderer (D), Marko Lilas (D), John McCoy (D), Joe Nguyen (D), Jamie Pederson (D), Ann Rivers (R), Tim Sheldon (D) and Shelly Short (R). Wednesday, March 13 is the next deadline for all bills that are left to move on. ** House Bill 1815/Senate Bill 5497 – Establishing a statewide policy supporting Washington state's economy and immigrants' role in the workplace. This bill was sent to the Rules 2 committee on Friday, March 1. Please call or send a note to your state legislator. Here's an example of what you could say: "As a person of faith, I urge you to move this Keep Washington Working bill out of committee. This bill protects the privacy and civil rights of Washington residents by prohibiting local law enforcement from questioning about immigration status, notifying ICE that a non-citizen is in custody, and from detaining someone for civil immigration enforcement. The well-being of families throughout our state depends on this important measure. Thank you for your public service." To reach your legislator, the toll-free number is 1-800-562-6000. Call any time! You can leave a message for your legislators at this number. You can also send a comment online at www.leg.wa.gov to your legislators, governor and also the committee members. Thank you again for your time and advocating for the most vulnerable! LIKE Keystone UCC on Facebook