Educators agree that allowing children a recess during the school day gives them a needed break, a chance to socialize and play. We need to make sure that during this Congressional Recess our elected officials don’t get a break from hearing us.
Youth voted in record numbers in November 2008, and we were heard.
We demanded bold federal climate policy in 2009, and we got it.
Congressman Waxman and Congressman Markey have drafted the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act, and beginning April 20th, when Congress returns from recess, the negotiations of the bill will begin.
Already, youth across the country are holding meetings during the April Recess with Senators and Representatives to ask for their support on a strong climate bill this year. This is commonly called “getting face time” with elected officials. We need to show them our faces and remind them that this is OUR future on the line.
Let’s remind Congress that we voted. We aren’t taking a break. We want a clean, just energy future.
How? Let’s do a photo petition!
Now, through Earth Day (April 22nd), youth across America will collect thousands of photos of people reminding Congress that they work for us, and in November we voted for a clean energy future. On the first day the ACES bill is heard in Congress, we’ll deliver these photos in the form of a huge photo montage to make sure that we continue to be seen and heard on this important issue.
| It’s easy!
Take a Picture |
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Then send it to WeVotedFor@powershift09.org |
Get started today! Show Congress what you voted for! http://www.powershift09.org/wevotedfor
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