You’re Invited: August Events

Black Voters Matter | Texting Tuesday with Black Voters Matter | Tuesdays starting 8/13 6pm ET | Virtual

Join us at 6pm ET every week as we gather to drive change through digital organizing. Our texting campaigns will give you the opportunity to engage residents across the U.S. while empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. Register here.

Super Majority | Majority Leaders Speaker Series Lineup | 8/14 8pm ET | Virtual

https://www.mobilize.us/supermajorityef/event/633823/
Close out the 2024 Majority Leaders Speaker Series with a session about the young people getting themselves on the ballot and into elected office, the struggles they’ve faced as they’ve worked to get a seat at the table, and the efforts they’re making to ensure that progress continues.

Black Voters Matter | Postcard Party | 8/22 6-7pm ET | Virtual

https://www.mobilize.us/blackvotersmatter/event/601254/
Join our virtual postcard parties on Zoom! With other volunteers, you will create personalized messages to remind individuals of the POWER that they hold in their communities. We will provide training and the platform for you to submit your message.

Fair Fight Action | Volunteer for Democracy | Various | Various

https://www.fairfight.com/lfgv
As our democracy faces unprecedented challenges, Fair Fight is proud to launch the LFG (Volunteer) campaign. We’re empowering everyday Americans to support voters and protect our democratic process from election deniers and conspiracy theorists trying to tear our country apart. With the stakes higher than ever, we need your help to ensure fair and free elections in 2024, so LFG(V)!!!

Rainforest Action Network | Summer of Heat – Feminists Fight Fossil Fuels | 8/25 2PM New York, NY

https://www.summerofheat.org/week11
This week we honor the women, femmes, and non-binary people of all genders who are at the forefront of fighting against fossil fuels and for a livable future. There is no feminism without climate justice!

Black Voters Matter | Voicing Our Power: A Conversation Series with Volunteers, 3 event series on Wednesdays starting 8/28 | 6-7pm ET | Virtual

https://www.mobilize.us/blackvotersmatter/event/638454/
Through this conversation series, we are bringing real discussions from our volunteer community! From August – October we will discuss issues that matter to us like economic justice, anti-DEI, and affordable housing while being honest about how we feel about voting.

Animal Legal Defense Fund 32nd annual Animal Law Conference | 10/18-10/24 | Portland, OR and Online

Attend the 32nd annual Animal Law Conference, taking place October 18–20, 2024, in Portland, OR, USA, and online. The Animal Law Conference, co-presented by the Animal Legal Defense Fund and the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School, is the country’s premier animal law conference, convening experts from around the world to explore current and emerging topics in animal law. Learn more about the conference and register now!

Women’s March | National Women’s March | November 2 | Washington DC and Everywhere. 3pm ET (for the Washington DC March)

https://act.womensmarch.com/survey/Action_November2_MarchPledge/ This November, we must deliver a clear message to those who threaten our rights, freedoms, and futures. Pledge to join us in Washington, DC, host a GOTV event or a local march in your city.

350.org | Don’t Burn Our Future: Clean Power Now! | Saturday 8/10 11AM | Burlington, VT

https://actionnetwork.org/events/dont-burn-our-future-clean-power-now
On August 10th from 11 to noon, Vermonters will call on utilities and elected officials to urgently move away from outdated and dirty energy infrastructure in favor of a clean and affordable energy future.

350.org | Own Your Power – say NO to another utility rate increase! | Monday 8/12 9AM | Carson City, NV

https://actionnetwork.org/events/own-your-power-say-no-to-another-utility-rate-increase
We need YOU to help us make a big impact at the upcoming Public Utilities Commission’s hearing because they are proposing to raise the utility rates of Northern Nevada residents.

350.org | PUCO: Stop Shutting Off Our Power! | Tuesday 8/13 12 PM | Cincinnati, OH

https://actionnetwork.org/events/puco-stop-shutting-off-our-power
Join Communities United For Action (CUFA) as we rally to demand the the Public Utility Commission of Ohio do its job and ensure Power For the People by taking action to end shut offs!

350.org | Energy for Everyone: Affordable, Clean and Safe Energy in Chicagoland | 8/14 – 8/16 10:30 AM | Chicago, IL

https://actionnetwork.org/events/energy-for-everyone-affordable-clean-safe-energy-in-chicagoland
We will be holding a rally/press conference to hold utilities, especially Investor Owned Utilities (IOU’s) accountable for their actions.

350.org | Energy for Everyone: People over Profits | 8/14 11:00 AM | Oakland, CA

https://actionnetwork.org/events/energy-for-everyone-people-over-profits
Join us in taking action and telling PG&E that everyone deserves access to affordable, safe, reliable, renewable energy!