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SUMMARY:Dinner and Discussion: Inside the Fight to Stop LNG in the Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sierra Club\, Public Citizen Texas\, the Austin Environmental Justice Team\, Extinction Rebellion ATX\, and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas –\nJoin community members from the Rio Grande Valley and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas for a dinner and panel discussion to learn more and take action to stop the fracked gas expansion near South Padre Island\, defend sacred indigenous sites\, and protect communities from environmental racism! \nFor years\, community members and activists have been organizing in the Rio Grande Valley to stop the construction of the Texas LNG export terminal and two other fracked gas projects. \nA lot is at stake in this fight! If the proposed Texas LNG terminal is built\, it would destroy the Garcia Pasture\, a historical indigenous site home to sacred burial grounds and a village. The project would also pollute nearby communities with known hazardous chemicals and irreparably destroy the habitat for endangered species\, like the ocelot. \nWe can stop all of this destruction. Our growing movement has already successfully pressured the bank to divest from the Texas LNG project\, stopped two of the projects from getting tax handouts from the school district\, and we are determined to prevent all three of these LNG projects- none of which currently have permits to build! \nRead More: https://www.texasobserver.org/liquefied-natural-gas-rio-grande-valley-endangered-pollution/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dinner-and-discussion-inside-the-fight-to-stop-lng-in-the-valley/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin\, 4700 Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rally to Protect the Rio Grande Valley\, Stop Texas LNG!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sierra Club\, Public Citizen\, Extinction Rebellion ATX\, and the Austin Environmental Justice Team –\nOn November 20\, three South Texas coastal communities that would be directly impacted by Texas LNG: City of Port Isabel\, Long Island Village\, and Laguna Heights are challenging the company’s permit to pollute the air they breathe. \nJoin us for a rally & press conference before the Texas LNG air permit hearing in Austin\, TX! After the rally\, we will watch the Texas LNG case hearing & support the Valley communities fighting to protect the air we breathe. And later that evening\, there will be a dinner and panel discussion to learn more about the Valley’s fight to stop LNG and hear from community members and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas! \nThe construction of the Texas LNG project would bulldoze sacred Indigenous sites and pristine wildlands near South Padre Island to build flammable pipelines\, storage tanks\, and smoking flare stacks. \nRally & Press Conference: 11:00 – 12:30 PM\, Outside Willam P. Clements State Office Bldg\, (300 W 15th S.\, Austin\, TX 78701). \nTexas LNG Case Hearing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\, William P. Clements State Office Bldg\, 4th Floor CourtRoom (300 W 15th St.\, Austin\, TX 78701). \nDinner & Panel Discussion: Inside the Fight to Stop LNG in the Valley! 6:00 – 8:00 PM: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin (4700 Grover Ave\, Austin\, TX) \nMore Information: \nA lot is at stake in this fight! Texas LNG would destroy an indigenous historical site called “Garcia Pasture” with burial grounds and village that is sacred to the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas\, pollute nearby communities\, and irreparably destroy the habitat of the endangered ocelot. \nBut all of this can be stopped! We have already successfully convinced a bank to divest from the Texas LNG project\, and these LNG projects do not have permits to build. Their construction is not a done deal! Read More: https://www.texasobserver.org/liquefied-natural-gas-rio-grande-valley-endangered-pollution/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rally-to-protect-the-rio-grande-valley-stop-texas-lng/
LOCATION:William P. Clements Jr. State Office Building\, 300 W 15th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Protect San Solomon Springs Protest Rally
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ)\, Save Our Springs Too\, and Camp Toyahvale –\nPROTECT SAN SOLOMON SPRINGS … \nSay NO to TOXIC FRACKING WASTE WATER DISPOSAL WELLS!! \nPROTEST RALLY \nTuesday\, January 9\, 2018 @ 8AM\n@ the offices of the Railroad Commission of Texas\nWilliam B. Travis State Office Building\n1701 N. Congress Avenue\, Austin\, Texas \nIn November of 2016\, notices of protest to four disposal well applications by NGL Solutions were submitted to the RRC. The proposed site of the wells are just north of Saragosa\, Texas placing them less than ten miles from Balmorhea State Park\, San Solomon Springs. \nSeptember a “PREHEARING CONFERENCE” was held. \nNovember 28th a “HEARING “ was scheduled and postponed (the morning of the hearing) until January 9th\, 2018. \nNow\, per the “NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE” the “HEARING” scheduled for January 9th\, has been reclassified as a “PREHEARING” conference. \nHERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO show your support and concern for the future of…BALMORHEA STATE PARK home to SAN SOLOMON SPRINGS …a NATIONAL TREASURE! \nBE THERE!!!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/protect-san-solomon-springs-protest-rally/
LOCATION:Railroad Commission of Texas\, 1701 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:People's Hearing for Carbon Free Austin
DESCRIPTION:From Austin People’s Climate Mobilization\, Public Citizen Texas\, 350 Austin\, and ATXEJ –\nCome pack the rally & council chamber & demand a carbon-free Austin by 2030! Our futures depend on it!\n——-WEAR GREEN & BRING SIGNS!——- \nThe Austin City Council has a chance to take a big step in the right direction by committing Austin Energy — the city’s electric utility — to be 100 PERCENT CARBON-FREE BY 2030! We are fighting for climate protection and climate justice for those most impacted by climate change. We want affordable carbon-free energy! \nAgenda\n6pm – Meet before\, pass out information\, sign up to speak\n6:30pm – Public hearing begins \nCities can fill the void caused by President Donald Trump withdrawing the U.S. from the historic Paris Climate Accord.\nAND AUSTIN SHOULD LEAD THE WAY!\n\nThe current proposal isn’t nearly ambitious enough\, and Austin Energy wants the Council to approve it in a rush. Austin Energy has been a leader on climate in the past\, but the standard for leadership now is 100 percent renewable energy. \nA couple of U.S. cities already have achieved this goal\, and at least 25 have committed to do so\, several well before 2030. Wind and solar energy are now cost-competitive with energy from fossil fuels\, and allow the utility to lock in low prices for decades. This is Austin’s chance to lead the country on climate\, and we must ensure that the City Council doesn’t rapidly approve a plan that doesn’t go far enough.\nNOW IS THE TIME FOR BOLD ACTION. BE A PART OF THIS! \nContact: kwhite@citizen.org \n#CarbonFreeBy2030
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/peoples-hearing-for-carbon-free-austin/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:ATXEJ August Meeting: Border Wall\, Gentrification\, and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\n\nGeneral meeting for ATXEJ/Austin Environmental Justice Team. We’ll give updates on climate justice & gentrification resistance\, with some time for groups to break out. Anyone is welcome. Food will be provided but folks are always welcome to bring a dish and non-alcoholic beverage to share. \nWe’ll have a brief update on the upcoming mobilization to South Texas to stand against the coming construction of the Border Wall through the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge. Follow Save the Mission! Save the River! Resist the Wall! for more details and sign the petition against the wall athttp://bit.ly/NoBorderWall \nThe ATXEJ Climate Justice working group is mobilizing support for the August 10th People’s Hearing for Carbon-Free Austin at City Hall to call on city council to move toward a carbon free energy grid by 2030 and to develop more equitable & just local clean energy programs. \nTwo gentrification resistance teams (Springdale-Airport and Montopolis) are actively working toward community-led neighborhood resiliency & revitalization in East Austin. in the Springdale-Airport neighborhood\, members of “S.A.N.A.” Springdale-Airport Neigborhood Association are organizing for the completion of the La Loma Trail w/ safe routes to school for area students\, and are calling for the restoration of the Red Bluff vista and its transformation into a community-managed nature preserve. \nIn Montopolis\, allies & activists are organizing alongside longtime neighbors & former students of the Montopolis School for Negro Children in an effort to stop developer Austin Stowell’s plans to turn the historic Montopolis School building & surrounding landscape into a commercial mixed use project. More info at Save Montopolis! Fight Erasure & Gentrification. This will also connect with ongoing work to democratize the CodeNext process and organizing to bring more equity & justice into Austin’s next land use policy rewrite. \nCome hear updates and break into working groups to learn how you can get more involved.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atxej-august-meeting-border-wall-gentrification-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Wildflower Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170610T150000
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SUMMARY:ATXEJ Training: Power Mapping and Lobbying at City Hall
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nWe march\, we sign petitions\, we testify\, we rally\, we call\, we email. We lobby. Together these are just some of the tools in the greater toolbox for justice. \nAt this short workshop we’ll zero on in two key pieces of influencing decision-makers on policy issues: power mapping and in-person lobbying. We’ll also provide a brief overview of how strategic mobilizations\, community partnerships\, and direct action can serve to create leverage for negotiating better policy outcomes in halls of government power. \nIt’s time to swing into action for climate justice in Austin! Your voices are needed now to lobby city council members to make Austin a national leader in climate protection by committing to power our city with carbon-free sources of energy by 2030. This is a very winnable goal\, all we have to do is make ourselves heard. \nYour voices are incredibly important and powerful in this moment. When climate deniers like Donald Trump\, Ted Cruz and Greg Abbott want to increase fossil fuel investments and withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords\, it is critical that we do all we can to fight at the local city government level. \nMass demonstrations are important\, but we can’t expect to win without learning how to meet with and communicate effectively with decision makers. Come and learn which council members have power in particular areas\, how decisions are influenced\, and how to convey your perspective and needs to your elected representatives. \nWe’ve won many local climate and environmental justice victories over the past 3 years due to a combination of power in the streets and people power in the halls of government. Let’s do it again.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atxej-training-power-mapping-and-lobbying-at-city-hall/
LOCATION:Wildflower Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170422T190000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Sunset Potluck and Walk
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nOn Earth Day 2017\, the Springdale-Airport Neighborhood Association (SANA) and Sierra Club’s ATXEJ (Environmental Justice) team invite you to a sunset potluck\, walk\, and discussion about Red Bluff\, dubbed “East Austin’s Mt. Bonnell.” \nFor more than 50 years\, East Austin’s Red Bluff vista was neglected and forgotten. Once a playground for neighborhood children looking to climb cliffs and hunt rabbits\, the vista became home to dumped chemicals\, trash\, and oil waste. \nWorking together in 2015-2017\, neighborhood residents won a major victory for open space in East Austin: an agreement from Austin’s Environmental Commission and City Council to pursue permanent protection of Red Bluff. \nJoin us on April 22nd for a potluck\, short evening walk (about half a mile)\, and Earth Day discussion\, as we sit atop Red Bluff and watch the sunset across downtown Austin. We’ll hear directly from longtime residents of the neighborhood about their relationship with this land\, and from other community activists and organizers about the history of Environmental Racism and injustice in East Austin. \nThis picnic is open to all\, as a space for education and community organizing. Neighborhood residents have won a major victory with Red Bluff\, but there are still major questions about how the land will be managed and protected; there’s still a lot of work to be done. We’re working to build a long-term campaign centered on supporting the demands and vision of residents in the Springdale-Airport neighborhood. \nWE’LL LEARN ABOUT: \n• The history of environmental racism in East Austin \n• Gentrification and displacement of people of color in one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods \n• Safe trails and walking paths for students at Eastside Memorial High School \n• How to be an ally in the fight for environmental and racial justice in communities of color \nMORE INFORMATION \n• To learn more about SANA visit www.springdaleairport.org \n• To learn more about ATXEJ visit http://www.facebook.com/atxej \n• Watch a short video “Red Bluff: 50 years of dumping on East Austin’s Mt. Bonnell”  https://vimeo.com/158287794 \nWHAT TO BRING \n• Closed toe shoes and long pants – VERY IMPORTANT for bugs and occasional poison ivy! \n• Bug spray (useful for springtime evenings in the woods around Austin!) \n• Water\, dinner or snack – please consider bringing food to share\, potluck-style \n• Blanket or folding chair \n• Camera for photos \n• Flashlight\, headlamp\, and/or lantern \nDIRECTIONS \nHarold Court isn’t a through street\, so make sure you follow the map link to the correct side (off 183/Ed Bluestein). If you’re on a mobile device and can’t access the Meetup map\, this Google Maps link also works:\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Red+Bluff+Park/@30.2697622\,-97.6779568\,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x6846ea783eaa2f4d!8m2!3d30.269389!4d-97.67588?hl=en
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/earth-day-sunset-potluck-and-walk/
LOCATION:Red Bluff Park\, 5607-6103 Harold Court\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:ATX Environmental Justice Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nAn ATXEJ (Austin Environmental Justice) showcasing of short films pertaining to a variety of global environmental issues that have serious impact on our local scape. These films highlight pollution from coal fired power plants and the Trans-Pecos Pipeline in West Texas\, their environmental impact\, and actions local organizations are currently taking to influence local government and move into a more sustainable future. \nFollowing these informative and empowering shorts\, a diverse panel of involved community members and leaders will guide a discussion and Q&A session to help facilitate more direct involvement. Tickets can be purchased here. \nFeaturing: \nThe Air We Breathe (Matthew Gossage) \nBreath Is Lyfe (Cherelle Blazer) \nNative Texans United March Against Dos Republicas Coal Mine (V&M Productions) \nTexas Stands With Standing Rock (V&M Productions) – 3:37 minutes \nWest Texas Action & Danza at Trans-Pecos Pipeline (V&M Productions) – 4:26 minutes \n#TxWaterProtectors Shut Down Trans-Pecos Pipeline in Alpine (V&M Productions) – 4:01 minutes
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atx-environmental-justice-film-screening/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170325T133000
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SUMMARY:Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Disobedience Training
DESCRIPTION:Organized by activists with 350-Austin\, Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ)\, Texas Drought Project\, Texas Climate Action\, WildEarth Climate Action Team (Wildflower Church)\, and more. \nWHAT: Training about skill-sets and considerations of planning and doing nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience for protests and strategic campaigns\, primarily for activists of beginner and intermediary experience levels. The majority of organizations offering this training are focused on climate action and environmental justice; The skills covered are cross-applicable to supporting any number of justice struggles. We are motivated by a goal of growing our community networks and capacities to take action for defending our city\, state\, communities/neighbors\, with strength and solidarity. \nWHERE & WHEN:\nMarch 25th\, 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm — Wildflower UU Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St \nSIZE: Minimum of 20 and maximum of 50 participants \nCOSTS & ACCOMMODATIONS: We are operating with limited funds and capacities\, but we will do our best to make these trainings accommodating and accessible. Please inform us  if you need childcare\, language translators\, audio or visual aids\, avoidance of certain allergens\, or other particular amenities in order to fully participate.\n*** In order to fairly compensate our trainers and offer food\, we are requesting a donation of $10 or more (sliding scale). No one will be turned away for lack of donating\, but we ask that you seek sponsorship support if you can’t spare $10 yourself. \nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nonviolent-direct-action-and-civil-disobedience-training/
LOCATION:Wildflower Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170323T073000
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SUMMARY:TX Water Protectors Say No to Corruption at TPWD
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nKelcy Warren is a pipeline billionaire\, Energy Transfer Partners CEO\, and man behind the Dakota Access Pipeline\, Comanche Trail Pipeline (El Paso)\, and Trans-Pecos Pipeline (Big Bend). After donating $700k to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign\, Warren was rewarded with a seat on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission – a commission that is in part responsible for regulating pipelines in our state parks! \nWarren has vowed to continue constructing his pipelines despite widespread public and government opposition. \nCome rally and speak at the next public meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in solidarity with Native peoples in protecting our land and water from pipelines and fossil fuel development.\n\nWHAT: TX Water Protectors say NO! to Kelcy Warren on TPWC\nWHEN: Thursday\, March 23rd 8:00 AM\nNOTE: The TPWC meets March 23rd for a commissioner’s meeting that is open to the public at 9 am. Bring noisemakers\, friends\, and family!\nWHERE: 4200 Smith School Rd Austin\, TX 78744 (Texas Parks & Wildlife HQ) \nSign and share this petition to get corruption OUT of TPWD:sc.org/fuerawarren \nSome of our most treasured natural spaces in Texas – Balmorhea & San Solomon Springs\, Big Bend\, the Rio Grande River\, and South Padre Island – are under attack by the fossil fuel industry.* \nWe need people to defend our water sources. The sacred springs of Texas have nurtured the people of this land for thousands of years. Currently only 6 percent of Texas lands remains in public hands – these places should not be given away for corporate exploitation and the export of fossil fuels\, putting money into the pockets of those who want to exploit our land. \nThe political economy of Texas is corrupt – it’s rooted in a millionaire class that is exploiting our public land for their private gain. The TPWD mission is severely undermined by the practice of using public lands for resource extraction such as oil drilling\, gas fracking and energy transport pipelines. \nBoards and commissions that are supposed to be in charge of preserving the public good are instead appointed by our Governor Greg Abbott for their own professional corporate interests. \nOur waters are currently under threat. It’s time to take a stand and speak out against the fossil fuel destruction and corruption of our lands\, water\, air\, and democracy in Texas. \n*Balmorhea & San Solomon Springs are threatened by Apache Corporation’s oil & gas drilling near Balmorhea State Park. Big Bend is threatened by Energy Transfer Partners; Trans Pecos Pipeline. The Rio Grande River is threatened in Eagle Pass by the Dos Republicas Coal Mine and in El Paso County by Energy Transfer Partners’ Comanche Trails Pipeline. South Padre Island is threatened by proposed massive export terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). \nHouston Chronicle Story\nhttp://fuelfix.com/blog/2016/10/10/texas-parks-department-admits-it-never-studied-impact-of-oil-drilling-on-balmorhea-springs/ \nProfile of Kelcy Warren\nhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2015-05-19/pipeline-billionaire-kelcy-warren-is-having-fun-in-the-oil-bust \nDakota Access Pipeline Builder Spends Millions to Influence Elections\nhttps://www.popularresistance.org/dakota-access-pipeline-builder-spends-millions-to-influence-elections/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tx-water-protectors-say-no-to-corruption-at-tpwd/
LOCATION:Texas Parks and Wildlife\, 4200 Smith School Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170306T203000
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SUMMARY:Austin Environmental Justice Team Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nJoin us on Monday March 6th for our next general meeting! We’ll have time for announcements\, working group sessions\, and report backs on: \n– establishing more secure channels for communication\n– organizing in support of the Texas Water Protectors movement\n– the Austin Energy Generation Plan and how folks can advocate for 100% clean energy right here in Austin \n– and Springdale-Airport Neighborhood Association – SANA‘s work against gentrification & their upcoming meeting about the future of the Red Bluff Nature Preserve in East Austin. \n\nInvite friends and come catch up with the ATXEJ crew! \n\nAbout ATXEJ –  \nATXEJ is a volunteer led community organizing team supporting local and regional environmental justice.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-environmental-justice-team-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Wildflower Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170213T130000
DTSTAMP:20170210T055727Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Stands with Standing Rock - Bank Breakup Protest
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) and the Texas Water Protectors –\nTaking a lunch break on Monday?\nDo you have an account with Chase?\nNext Monday: stand with #NoDAPL –and if you can\, close that account.\nBreak up with the Bank — or come pack the bank lobby — to protest Chase’s $312M investment in Energy Transfer Partners. \nAre you willing to help us pack the Chase Bank lobby to disrupt business as usual? WE NEED YOU. OMG\, do we need you. We need LOTS and LOTS of people. At least 500. Preferably 1\,000 or more. (We want any regular bank customer who isn’t divesting or protesting the bank to face a packed-like-sardines bank that makes them prefer to come back later.) \nYou can help us reverse Austin’s history of keeping public money in dirty investments. \nSupport Standing Rock activists and people fighting for clean water. \nInvest in a renewable future for Austin and Texas. The City of Austin has at least $1 million invested with JP Morgan Chase\, possibly more with others. Show them how it’s done. \n#ResistinInAustin\n#FixinAustin\n#DivestATX\n#LetsDivestATX\n#AccelerateWithAustin\n#DefundDAPLAustin\n#StandForWater\n#WaterIsLife\n#BankExit \nWe saw a historic day last week when the Seattle City Council Finance Committee voted to advance an ordinance to end their city’s $3 billion financial relationship with Wells Fargo. The divestment movement in solidarity with water protectors got this major win with Seattle\, and it will continue across the country in cities like Minneapolis – and\, with your help\, in Austin! \nIt’s the start of a movement to divest Austin’s money from Chase and other banks that back these socially and environmentally destructive projects. We instead want our money to be invested responsibly in the name of community development. In banks and credit unions that provide financial services to economically marginalized communities and individuals\, whose loans support jobs\, housing\, and social services in these communities. In renewable energy that actually creates jobs. \nStep 1. Fill out this form if you bank with Chase — we’ll help you close your account: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyZU5AT3_04IRCP2iWAmIhZAJ_NkTAWBMDWumQv3aT3mw9YQ/viewform \nStep 2. Come to a training the Saturday before the event Feb. 11th. You’ll learn about nonviolent direct action where we’ll be making Valentines for our friends at city hall\, thanking them for their work as part of this effort and sharing your hopes for the future. \nDetails & Location for Saturday’s Training Are HERE… check them out!!\nWhat: Forum\, Training\, and Valentine-Making for Chase Bank Breakup Action.\n**We will have facilitators\, trainers\, paper\, markers\, snacks\, and glitter.**\nWhen: 2-5 PM THIS Saturday\, Feb. 11\nWhere: Fiesta Beach Park\, south of Martin Middle School. Park on Comal near Haskell Street and walk towards the Hike and Bike Trail (see map).\nWhy: Review the plan for Monday then learn and practice how to put nonviolent direct action principles into action there. Connect with other people in Austin working to get city money out of dirty banks\, in solidarity with Standing Rock and anti-fracking and -pipeline efforts in West Texas as part of the national #BankExit movement to #Divest.\nWho: Anyone planning to attend Monday’s action at Chase Bank\, or interested in participating in future actions\nNo RSVP Necessary. Wear weather-appropriate clothes you can move in and bring water and a snack. See you there… and please spread the word and invite your friends\, family and neighbors! We can’t wait to see you.\n#ResistinInAustin #RiseWithStandingRock #BreakUpWithChase#DumpChase #ItStartedWithSeattle #WaterIsLife #BankExit #NextToDivest \nStep 3. Meet us at the Chase at Lavaca and 6th at noon on Feb. 13th. WEAR RED OR PINK. Bring your valentine for the city.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-stands-with-standing-rock-bank-breakup-protest/
LOCATION:Chase Bank Lobby\, 221 W. 6th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170212T183000
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SUMMARY:ATXEJ Climate Justice Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nThe Climate Justice Working Group is one of three working groups within ATXEJ. We’re focused on eradicating the reliance on fossil fuels in Texas (especially shutting down coal and gas plants) while centering the communities impacted the most by environmental racism and injustice. \nWe will be meeting every two weeks on Sunday at 5pm. During this meeting\, we will give a brief overview of our recently formed sub-committees and break out to engage in brainstorming and strategizing. The sub-committees include Outreach\, Just Transition\, and Direct Action. \nAnyone and everyone is welcome to attend!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atxej-climate-justice-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Wildflower Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T210000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice in Texas - Short Films and Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nThe environmental justice movement in Texas is vibrant and growing. From supporting the Dakota Access Pipeline fight and Native-led resistance to coal mining on sacred burial sites along the Texas-Mexico border\, to arts-led outreach in urban communities of South Dallas and fighting gentrification & illegal dumping in East Austin\, #TxWaterProtectors are organizing for justice in new and exciting ways. \nCome learn about the work\, have a bite/drink\, and watch some short films to help you get plugged into ATXEJ. \nOn November 15th\, join us to learn more about our on-going work with the Trans-Pecos pipeline in West Texas and solidarity with the #NoDAPL fight\, the fight against two of the worst coal polluters in the country (based right here in Texas)\, and our partnership with Native & border communities united against the Dos Republicas coal mine. \nWe will screen a series of short films from V&M Productions\, as well as a brand new short film from Matt Gossage. There will be tables set up and opportunities to discuss and plug in with the filmmakers\, and local activists. \nSome of the short films we’ll be showing:\nTexas Stands With Standing Rock\nNative Texans March Against the Dos Republicas Coal Mine\nBreath Is Lyfe\nThe Air We Breathe\nLa Loma – Hike to Red Bluff \nRefreshments will be available for purchase from Cherrywood Coffeehouse. We hope to see you there! \nABOUT:\nThe work of Sierra Club and ATXEJ focuses on battling public health issues related to fossil fuels and expanding access to renewable energy. Examples include the clean up of Red Bluff in East Austin\, demonstrations against dirty energy like the Dos Republicas Coal Mine in Eagle Pass and Energy Transfer Partners’ Dakota Access Pipeline\, and community power forums on high utility bills & air pollution.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/environmental-justice-in-texas-short-films-and-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Cherrywood Coffeehouse\, 1400 E. 38th 1/2 St\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161003T200000
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SUMMARY:ATXEJ October Mtg - East Austin\, #NoDAPL\, and TX Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nJoin us on the 3rd at Pan Am Park on E. 4th street for our next general meeting! We’ll be on the stage area. Bring a chair\, pillow\, or blanket to sit on\, and if you’re hungry\, a dish to share. \n6 pm – Arrive\, socialize\, eat \n6:30 pm – Open w/ agenda review\, roles\, values\, and Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing (http://www.ejnet.org/ej/jemez.pdf) \n6:40 pm – Battle song \n6:50 pm – Overview of 3 main organizing committees:\n– East Austin Environmental Justice with SANA (Red Bluff Nature Preserve\, Equitable Community Solar\, Neighborhood based community organizing) \n– Texas Climate Justice (Dos Republicas Coal Mine in Eagle Pass\, shut down coal plants & mines near Austin and around Texas\, just economic transition for coal communities)\n \n– DAPL & West Texas Solidarity (Stop Trans-Pecos Pipeline & Energy Transfer Partners\, Fight Apache Corp’s drilling near Balmorhea & sacred springs\, ongoing support for fight against Dakota Access Pipeline). \n7:05 pm – Choose an organizing committee and break out into work groups \n7:50 pm – Clean up and close \nOn Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/294957330884077/
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atxej-october-mtg-east-austin-nodapl-and-tx-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Pan Am Park Hillside\, 2100 E 3rd St\, Austin\, TX 78702\, austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160912T203000
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SUMMARY:ATXEJ September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club’s Austin Environmental Justice Team –\nFeel free to bring a dish or drink to share (no alcohol please). \nThx to the organizing working group for pulling together this agenda: \nFacilitated by Victoria Jara & Ben Hirsch \nGround rules and conversation contract (5 mins) \nIntroductions (10 mins) \nDiscussion & workshop: What is solidarity? What is collective liberation? (35 minutes)\n\nBrief reports on: (20 minutes)\n– Communications needs\n– Flood Recovery update\n– City of Austin budget accountability update\n– Organizing team update \nIn depth organizing reports: (45 minutes)\n– East Austin neighborhood orgnaizing w/ SANA on Red Bluff\, La Loma \n– Austin Energy: community solar\, coal victory\, community education & organizing \n– Texas Climate Justice: Dakota Access Pipeline\, Dos Republicas coal mine\, Luminant coal mining/burning\, Just transition research\n \nClosing points/actions/announcements 5 min \nLet us know if you want to put something on the agenda.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atxej-september-meeting/
LOCATION:PODER Office\, 4926 E Cesar Chavez\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160606T203000
DTSTAMP:20160601T142518Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T142518Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Environmental Justice Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Environmental Justice Team (ATXEJ) –\nJoin us for our June 2016 general meeting! These are held the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. We’re meeting at the Willie May Kirk Library on June 6th at 6:30pm. \n  \nAgenda coming soon… \nNew to ATXEJ? No worries! Come break bread with activists and long-time organizers who have been working toward environmental justice together for the past year.\nTo learn more about our work\, visit our website. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-environmental-justice-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Willie Mae Kirk\, 3101 Oak Springs Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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