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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 11m

If the latest ep of @volts.wtf fired you up - here's how you can take action! Join @billmckibben.bsky.social and @gcvoters.bsky.social next Weds Oct 15 to phone bank for @peterhubbardga.bsky.social and Dr. Johnson. Let's flip these two PSC seats in Georgia! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d

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!

Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025

With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero for the fight.

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 13m

Time to take action! Join @billmckibben.bsky.social next Weds Oct 15 to phonebank for @peterhubbardga.bsky.social and Dr. Alicia Johnson for the Georgia PSC! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

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Kristen Sager Cincotta @kscincotta.bsky.social · 23h

I can honestly say that I’ve never seen election signs for the PSC before this year. The two Dem candidates have joint signs that are now popping up more and more places!

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d

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!

Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025

With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero for the fight.

www.volts.wtf

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Jonathan Mingle @jmingle.bsky.social · 23h

And if you want a quick summary of WHY this race (and other public utility commission elections/appointments) is so important, I've got you covered:

www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/o...

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 1d

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!

Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025

With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero for the fight.

www.volts.wtf

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 1d

Help us flip Virginia blue and elect dozens of climate champions! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 1d

Today at 6 pm!

Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 3d

WEDS: Make calls with us to support Nicole Cole in Virginia! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 3d

Two of the most common climate misconceptions I see, even among knowledgeable folks, are that (1) most people aren't worried about climate change, and (2) if they were, they'd act.

Not true! Data show (1) most people are worried, but (2) they won’t act if they don’t know what to do-and most don’t.

A map of the world showing how levels of worry in most countries are greater than 70%. Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, International Public Opinion on Climate Change, 2023.

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 1d

Mira Tanna has served as Orlando’s Grants Manager where she worked to help the city reach its ambitious sustainability goals. She is running to push the city to invest in public transit, continue to transition to clean energy, improve walkability, and invest more in resiliency.

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 1d

An incumbent councilman, Tom Keen has fought to ensure the city transitions to clean energy. He is also working to protect the city’s natural environment like the Split Oak Forest, and held developers and local authorities accountable to sustainable growth.

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 1d

Let's elect climate champions in Orlando! 🌴 ☀️ We are excited to endorse Tom Keen and Mira Tanna for City Council!

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 3d

WEDS: Make calls with us to support Nicole Cole in Virginia! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 3d

WEDS: Make calls with us to support Nicole Cole in Virginia! www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

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Gregory Manning @manning4change.bsky.social · 6d

“We urge every voter: cast your vote for Manning. This is not just about replacing one councilmember with another—it’s about changing how the Council operates, restoring balance, & giving power back to the people. Manning deserves your support. Empower him to carry NOLA forward.”

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Gregory Manning @manning4change.bsky.social · 5d

That $12 surcharge on your gas bill?💡💸 It came from the bad deal @jpmorrell.bsky.social’s council approved — selling Entergy’s gas to Delta.

My promise? I’ll forgive all utility debt, ban power shutoffs, & stop every rate increase & extra fee from Delta.

#GeauxVote #Manning4Change #NOLA

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 3d

As Mayor, I’ll make sure to be a partner in the fight for climate change at the state and federal level, and ensure our efforts to build climate resilience prioritize those who’ve been left behind, first.

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Kelsea Bond 🌹 @kelseabondatl.bsky.social · 3d

Only 2 weeks til early voting! Sign up to volunteer with our campaign TODAY! 🙌⏰🗳️ mobilize.us/kelseabond/

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 3d

The care exists. The solutions exist. The resources exist. What’s missing is a Mayor with the will to use them. Do we want more vetoes and broken promises? Or do we want change? Make sure to rank the slate for change: me, @dewayneforminneapolis.com, and @jazzformayor.bsky.social. Vote by Nov 4!

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Gregory Manning @manning4change.bsky.social · 4d

🙏🏿The utmost gratitude to all of our amazing endorsers — your support means the world! 💙

But the most important endorsement? YOUR VOTE 🗳️✅

Today’s the last day to early vote — polling locations are open until 6 PM. Let’s get it done! ⚜️

#GeauxVote #VoteEarly #Manning4Change

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 6d

Pssst... if you want to know where you can make the most impact in the four weeks 'til Nov 4 in downballot climate elections then join us on Whatsapp and we'll text you ways to take action! chat.whatsapp.com/DqqyVKzRCk2H...

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 7d

Drawing a blank 🤷‍♂️

Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 7d

Let's flip Virginia blue this fall! Join us for a happy hour in DC on 10/16 to galvanize support for key Virginia delegate races! partiful.com/e/CrgxFxvyhg...

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Kelsea Bond 🌹 @kelseabondatl.bsky.social · 8d

THANK YOU, ATLANTA! ✨✨

With your grassroots contributions we’ve now raised over $220,000 for our campaign. This is an unprecedented amount of money for a candidate refusing contributions from corporations and real estate interests.

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Gregory Manning @manning4change.bsky.social · 8d

TODAY at 5pm: Make calls for Pastor Manning with @LeadLocally! With the election just 10 days away, every conversation, every volunteer, every early vote matters. Sign up here >> www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

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Elizabeth Guzman @guzman4virginia.bsky.social · 21d

Thrilled to have @swingleft.bsky.social standing with us in Virginia this year. Their one million members know what’s at stake, and together we’re building the grassroots power to protect our rights and flip key seats. #Forward

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