Earth Week of Action

This year's Earth Day comes as we continue to endure a devastating pandemic and an exhausting year. We participated in uprisings for racial justice, and continue to call for justice and equity for all. We turned out in record numbers to elect leaders who have begun to tackle today’s health, economic, and climate crises.

Through it all, I have found solace in my little slice of nature—especially planting my garden this spring, which offers hope that the tiny seeds I plant now will yield abundance in a few months. Similarly, we can plant seeds with our activism this spring that we hope will yield a great harvest: clean air, water, and a habitable climate for everyone.

With new leaders in office, now is the time to push for bold, transformative legislation that will plant these seeds for a better future. And this month—Earth Month—is a great time to (re)commit to taking action for a more livable planet for all.

Starting Earth Day, April 22, we'll be embarking on 10 days of action to create a world where everyone can thrive. We hope you'll join us, along with your friends and family!

During the 10 days, we'll be discussing issues like:

• Fighting for a democracy that represents all of us—especially how we can protect the voting rights of the Black and Brown communities that are under attack from GOP legislatures backed by big polluters
• Pushing for the THRIVE Act—an economic recovery plan that will create 15 million good jobs while centering climate and racial justice
• Ensuring clean energy and transportation is accessible to all
• Stopping dirty tar sands pipelines like Line 3 and Dakota Access from ripping through Native lands
• Protecting our lands and waters so they can be part of the climate solution
• And so much more!

It'll be 10 packed days of interactive and fun live events, powerful stories, and opportunities to create safe, healthy, and sustainable communities throughout the country and the world. Sign up to get daily text updates for the Earth Week of Action: Text the words EARTH DAY to 69866.

Along with gardening, I've also found so much inspiration in my neighbors, coworkers, and friends who continued to fight for each other this past year. We are united as a broad, diverse movement working for healthy and safe communities where all can thrive—no matter our race, age, identity, income, or zip code.

Taking action for change is always better with others! Share this post with five friends and family members and invite them to get involved in Earth Day events with you.

Thanks for being a part of it, and for inviting others to join us.