Also critical state leg primaries that will determine the strength of an AZ trifecta. Watch @rocqueperez.bsky.social and the whole slate supported by @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 2w ago

Arizona votes tomorrow! Some of the chief elections I'm watching: —A fake Trump elector tries a legislative comeback. —Many other primaries where Freedom Caucus hopes to grow. —GOP chooses nominees for gov, SOS, AG. —ICE stakes in municipal elections. Details: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...

Corporate utilities are trying to unelect climate champs so they can build more data centers like AZ isn't in a drought. That's why it's so important to reelect @senatorlaurenkuby.bsky.social - who has and will fight for people over profit. https://www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/event/976971/

Speaking out against data centers with @sierraclub.org at the Clark County Commission.

Beating a nearly 30-year incumbent who hasn't been challenged in a decade by 82 votes?!?! That's the impact of powerful grassroots organizing. Congrats on winning your primary @mobreezy213.bsky.social

Keeping my ears peeled for the sound of a bubble bursting.  🧏🏾‍♂️ www.ms.now/news/seven-o... #datacenters #energyjustice #ai

Seven out of 10 Americans oppose local construction of AI data centers

Majorities across all political parties expressed opposition to data center construction in their areas, citing costs, resource constraints, and environmental impacts.

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The climate crisis is directly connected to, and as urgent as, the cost of living crisis and should be treated as such. We need to uphold our climate & renewable energy commitments, invest in public transit, and eventually move to public power.

Kate Aronoff@katearonoff.bsky.social · last mo.

I wrote about heat waves, the bizarre culture wars around air conditioning in Europe, and why Democrats shouldn't let Republicans be the only ones talking about all the suffering the climate crisis is doling out newrepublic.com/article/2125...

82 votes! Mo Brown beat a longtime incumbent who chaired the powerful Transportation Committee.

Maurice Mo Brown@mobreezy213.bsky.social · last mo.

This campaign started with a simple belief that government should work for working people. Today voters sent that message loud and clear. Now it's time to bring that vision to Albany. Read more

This year's Arizona Corporation Commission elections is a great opp to follow up on SRP elections and stick it to TPUSA, data centers and concretely advance the affordability agenda, via @volts.wtf www.volts.wtf/p/a-key-ariz...

A key Arizona race will test clean energy's electoral power

Charlie Fisher and Ning Mosberger-Tang on scaling up the grassroots playbook to flip Arizona's powerful utility regulator.

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Things are pretty bad right now. One way to make them better: run for office! A group called @leadlocally.bsky.social has put together a 6-part training for folks who want to run for office with a climate focus. Walks through all the steps. Super helpful. Don't boo, run!

Apply to Run for Climate

I just applied to Lead Locally's Run for Climate training series for climate leaders that are interested in running for office, staffing a campaign, or getting more involved in electoral politics as a...

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Pay attention to the most important political race of the YEAR! This ep is a must listen, feat. @peterhubbardga.bsky.social and @gcvoters.bsky.social!

David Roberts@volts.wtf · 10mo ago

Today on Volts: hey listen up! The most important election of the year is happening in Georgia next month. Two seats on the (currently all-GOP) Public Service Commission are up & rising electricity prices are on everyone's mind. This is a bellwether for next year's governor & midterm elections!

BIG NEWS! Climate champions @katiebrennan.bsky.social and @ravibhalla.bsky.social won their primaries against one of the most entrenched political machines in the state. ⬇️

We need Virginia climate champions in office NOW who will resist Trump & Youngkin's attack's on climate progress and ensure we transition to clean energy! www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

House budget threatens billions in clean energy investment in Virginia

The state’s solar, offshore wind, and manufacturing jobs would be jeopardized if the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill clears the Senate in its current…

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Here's another way to take action! Host a climate giving circle in your community. 🎉 actionnetwork.org/forms/host-y...

Host your own Climate Candidate Giving Circle!

Invite your friends, family, and like minded neighbors to come together, talk about the stakes of the moment, and raise grassroots dollars – something as simple as a backyard barbecue, cocktail party,...

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Essential reporting on the xAI facility in Memphis: the idea to use thermal cameras was genius www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VJT...

We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

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Climate champion Miles Lucero clapped back at Trump's attacks on public lands! This is the climate leadership we all deserve. 🌎🌟

get that monday morning cup of coffee and get following @leadlocally.bsky.social and @johnqua.bsky.social. they're leading the charge to elect climate champs up and down the ballot. if you need near-term inspo on climate amid Trump 2.0, lead locally is your ticket.

Lead Locally@leadlocally.bsky.social · last yr.

Our reflections from @americavotes.bsky.social in this critical, odd election year! Thanks to our campaign director @johnqua.bsky.social. 🤩

WEDNESDAY ARE FOR WINNING! Here are three fresh wins for climate leaders! 🧵