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Your source of local climate hope. 🌎✨ We help elect local & state leaders who will fight fossil fuel projects & advance clean energy policy
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Thank you for this mention and for recognizing people are more than a statistic on a database.
Delegate-elect @jess4va.com knocked every door she could in her VA state house district—and the day before Election Day, a conservative voter wrote her a message that they disagreed on every policy, but by showing up to listen, she had earned his vote.
November 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thank you for this mention and for recognizing people are more than a statistic on a database.
Lily's win in southwest Virginia is historic. @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social ran on energy affordability because southwest Virginians are struggling with utility costs, and she's determined to bring down their bills. www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
Rising electric bills helped spur a Democratic upset in rural Virginia
Fossil fuels and transmission fees are driving up utility bills in southwest Virginia. New state lawmakers like Lily Franklin can help fix that.
www.canarymedia.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Lily's win in southwest Virginia is historic. @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social ran on energy affordability because southwest Virginians are struggling with utility costs, and she's determined to bring down their bills. www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
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I’m here ready to actually lower costs while this administration and House Republicans are pushing to raise them at every turn.
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m here ready to actually lower costs while this administration and House Republicans are pushing to raise them at every turn.
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NEW: A strong majority (65%) of voters prefer that the United States takes ambitious action on climate change, even if other countries do not.
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NEW: A strong majority (65%) of voters prefer that the United States takes ambitious action on climate change, even if other countries do not.
At COP 30 in Brazil, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston won an international award for their efforts to reduce emissions.
@mayorwu.boston.gov was just re-elected to office and is committed make Boston a climate-resilient city.
@mayorwu.boston.gov was just re-elected to office and is committed make Boston a climate-resilient city.
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
At COP 30 in Brazil, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston won an international award for their efforts to reduce emissions.
@mayorwu.boston.gov was just re-elected to office and is committed make Boston a climate-resilient city.
@mayorwu.boston.gov was just re-elected to office and is committed make Boston a climate-resilient city.
John McAuliff flipped Virginia’s 30th House District blue by running on climate action and data center accountability. @johnmcauliff.bsky.social told @heatmap.news “I realized the biggest energy crisis in the country was right here my backyard." heatmap.news/plus/the-fig...
This Virginia Election Was a Warning for Data Centers
John McAuliff ran his campaign almost entirely on data centers — and won.
heatmap.news
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
John McAuliff flipped Virginia’s 30th House District blue by running on climate action and data center accountability. @johnmcauliff.bsky.social told @heatmap.news “I realized the biggest energy crisis in the country was right here my backyard." heatmap.news/plus/the-fig...
Peter Hubbard secured a seat on the PSC after running on a strong climate platform. @peterhubbardga.bsky.social learned voters care a lot about two things: lowering their utility bills and holding data centers accountable for their impact on communities and planet. www.wired.com/story/the-da...
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Peter Hubbard secured a seat on the PSC after running on a strong climate platform. @peterhubbardga.bsky.social learned voters care a lot about two things: lowering their utility bills and holding data centers accountable for their impact on communities and planet. www.wired.com/story/the-da...
Y'all, we've got new climate mayors!! 🥳⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Y'all, we've got new climate mayors!! 🥳⬇️
Dominion spent $15.9 million on 2025's Virginia elections. ➡️ BUT Virginians elected a pro-climate trifecta!
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Dominion spent $15.9 million on 2025's Virginia elections. ➡️ BUT Virginians elected a pro-climate trifecta!
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November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We are thrilled for our victorious climate champions! Here are a few of our favorite victory pics, including of @katiebrennan.bsky.social and @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social 🤩
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We are thrilled for our victorious climate champions! Here are a few of our favorite victory pics, including of @katiebrennan.bsky.social and @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social 🤩
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Republican priorities exposed through 44 days of shutdown:
⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
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⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
politi.co/4nxjElG
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Republican priorities exposed through 44 days of shutdown:
⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
politi.co/4nxjElG
⛽ Fossil fuel permitting? Kept moving
🌊 Renewable energy projects? Stalled
🌫️ EPA staff to roll back climate protections? funded
🌎 Staff monitoring emissions, clean air & water? Sent home.
politi.co/4nxjElG
Huge congrats to @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social for winning Seattle's very tight mayoral race! Katie Wilson is Seattle's first democratic socialist mayor. She ran on the city's boldest mayoral climate plan yet!
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Huge congrats to @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social for winning Seattle's very tight mayoral race! Katie Wilson is Seattle's first democratic socialist mayor. She ran on the city's boldest mayoral climate plan yet!
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Checking out Halifax Transit—same buses as in Boston!
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Checking out Halifax Transit—same buses as in Boston!
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I’m truly grateful to once again represent the incredible people of House District 84 for the next two years. 🙏🏾
Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and believed in our vision for progress. Together, we’ll continue fighting for:
Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and believed in our vision for progress. Together, we’ll continue fighting for:
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I’m truly grateful to once again represent the incredible people of House District 84 for the next two years. 🙏🏾
Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and believed in our vision for progress. Together, we’ll continue fighting for:
Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and believed in our vision for progress. Together, we’ll continue fighting for:
TODAY! Our final calls for climate to support Aimee McCarron in her runoff for a seat on the NoLa City Council! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
TODAY! Our final calls for climate to support Aimee McCarron in her runoff for a seat on the NoLa City Council! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
TONIGHT: Join us for a virtual debrief to discuss how climate did on the ballot this year and what comes next, featuring newly-elected GA Public Service Commissioner Dr. Alicia Johnson! ✨
Register here: mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
Register here: mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
TONIGHT: Join us for a virtual debrief to discuss how climate did on the ballot this year and what comes next, featuring newly-elected GA Public Service Commissioner Dr. Alicia Johnson! ✨
Register here: mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
Register here: mobilize.us/leadlocally/...
Public power leader Miranda Schubert won a Tuscon city council seat! Miranda Schubert will fight for affordable housing and transit.
November 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Public power leader Miranda Schubert won a Tuscon city council seat! Miranda Schubert will fight for affordable housing and transit.
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Did you know a former White House climate advisor flipped a GOP stronghold in Virginia by running entirely on putting a stop to more AI data centers?
For @heatmap.news I profiled John McAuliff and a campaign that will be a roadmap for all future anti-AI politicians moving forward.
For @heatmap.news I profiled John McAuliff and a campaign that will be a roadmap for all future anti-AI politicians moving forward.
This Virginia Election Was a Warning for Data Centers
John McAuliff ran his campaign almost entirely on data centers — and won.
heatmap.news
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did you know a former White House climate advisor flipped a GOP stronghold in Virginia by running entirely on putting a stop to more AI data centers?
For @heatmap.news I profiled John McAuliff and a campaign that will be a roadmap for all future anti-AI politicians moving forward.
For @heatmap.news I profiled John McAuliff and a campaign that will be a roadmap for all future anti-AI politicians moving forward.
Here are this years' newly elected Massachusetts climate champions!
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Here are this years' newly elected Massachusetts climate champions!
Huge congrats to @kelseabondatl.bsky.social! Champion of affordability and public transit, and the first dem. socialist to be elected to Atlanta's City Council!
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Huge congrats to @kelseabondatl.bsky.social! Champion of affordability and public transit, and the first dem. socialist to be elected to Atlanta's City Council!
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Democratic Socialism is winning from NYC to ATL! So proud to be a part of this political movement with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 🌹
Hear me talk about Democratic Socialism, the cost of housing, public transit, and democracy in ATL on 11 Alive this morning.
www.11alive.com/video/news/1...
Hear me talk about Democratic Socialism, the cost of housing, public transit, and democracy in ATL on 11 Alive this morning.
www.11alive.com/video/news/1...
11Alive News: The Take | Decision 2025: Democratic Socialist to join Atlanta City Council (11/6/25)
Kelsea Bond, newly-elected Atlanta City Council member, discusses their progressive platform and priorities for District 2.
www.11alive.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Democratic Socialism is winning from NYC to ATL! So proud to be a part of this political movement with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 🌹
Hear me talk about Democratic Socialism, the cost of housing, public transit, and democracy in ATL on 11 Alive this morning.
www.11alive.com/video/news/1...
Hear me talk about Democratic Socialism, the cost of housing, public transit, and democracy in ATL on 11 Alive this morning.
www.11alive.com/video/news/1...
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6/7
Congratulations to GA Public Service Commission winners!
Dr. Johnson is the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia!
-Dr. Alicia Johnson
-Peter Hubbard!
@peterhubbardga.bsky.social!
Congratulations to GA Public Service Commission winners!
Dr. Johnson is the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia!
-Dr. Alicia Johnson
-Peter Hubbard!
@peterhubbardga.bsky.social!
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
6/7
Congratulations to GA Public Service Commission winners!
Dr. Johnson is the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia!
-Dr. Alicia Johnson
-Peter Hubbard!
@peterhubbardga.bsky.social!
Congratulations to GA Public Service Commission winners!
Dr. Johnson is the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Georgia!
-Dr. Alicia Johnson
-Peter Hubbard!
@peterhubbardga.bsky.social!
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3/7
Congratulation to VA House of Delegates winners!
Lily Franklin (HD-41)
@lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
John McAuliff (HD-30)
@johnmcauliff.bsky.social
Kimberly Pope Adams (HD-82)
@kimadamsforva.bsky.social
Congratulation to VA House of Delegates winners!
Lily Franklin (HD-41)
@lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
John McAuliff (HD-30)
@johnmcauliff.bsky.social
Kimberly Pope Adams (HD-82)
@kimadamsforva.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
3/7
Congratulation to VA House of Delegates winners!
Lily Franklin (HD-41)
@lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
John McAuliff (HD-30)
@johnmcauliff.bsky.social
Kimberly Pope Adams (HD-82)
@kimadamsforva.bsky.social
Congratulation to VA House of Delegates winners!
Lily Franklin (HD-41)
@lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
John McAuliff (HD-30)
@johnmcauliff.bsky.social
Kimberly Pope Adams (HD-82)
@kimadamsforva.bsky.social
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2/7
Thank you to our partners @onepennsylvania.bsky.social, @leadlocally.bsky.social, @njassemblydems.bsky.social, Sister, Red Hook Democrats for supporting these winning candidates in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia!
Thank you to our partners @onepennsylvania.bsky.social, @leadlocally.bsky.social, @njassemblydems.bsky.social, Sister, Red Hook Democrats for supporting these winning candidates in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia!
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
2/7
Thank you to our partners @onepennsylvania.bsky.social, @leadlocally.bsky.social, @njassemblydems.bsky.social, Sister, Red Hook Democrats for supporting these winning candidates in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia!
Thank you to our partners @onepennsylvania.bsky.social, @leadlocally.bsky.social, @njassemblydems.bsky.social, Sister, Red Hook Democrats for supporting these winning candidates in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia!