It’s Getting Hot In Here

Not that readers of this blog need reminding, but just in case:

Break’s over, folks.

The 2008 election has come and gone, but our work has only just begun.

Young people turned out in record numbers on November 4 (as the media have made very clear) and in the process we left an indelible mark on this country.

The world is taking notice. They’re listening. Now is the time to make sure our elected officials hear us very clearly. We want green jobs, a clean energy economy, and a secure climate absent of coal and smog.

And we want them now.

So to kick off the next several months of accountability, and lay the ground work for Power Shift 2009 when we go all in on Capitol Hill, we’re going to throw a couple hundred parties around the country to remind our incumbent and newly elected leaders Who’s the Boss.

http://www.powervote.org/nov18

WHEN: November 18 - 21

WHERE: Wherever your elected officials are.

WHAT: Join youth around the country in welcoming our newly elected leaders to office and reminding them who they work for…

WHY: Because our work didn’t end on November 4; it just got started.  Electing new leaders was the first step. Now we need bold leadership to turn our vision for a clean and just energy future into reality

HOW: Make a giant greeting card and throw a Greeting Party (or something else creative) for your member of Congress or state and local elected officials.

Make it happen. Your event doesn’t have to be hard or complicated.

Give your elected leaders a giant greeting card signed by everyone on campus, or invite your leaders over to listen to what you and your peers want.  Have your most local officials sign the card with you to send it to your state officials.  Have state officials sign it to send to federal.  Host a debate. Throw a concert.  The possibilities abound.  (And don’t forget to invite your campus and local media!)

Whatever you do, do something!  Do NOT let the opportunity to connect with your elected leaders pass.

http://www.powervote.org/nov18

When you’re done, don’t forget to publish photos and video so we can all link to you and make you even more cool.  That’s right.  Power Vote accountability actions will make you cool and popular.  You heard it here first.

Let’s get ‘er done.