We had a great time hanging out and strategizing in Philly! We made sure to get ice cream everyday.
Seattle just passed a one-year data center moratorium, thanks to community advocacy and with support from Lead Locally-backed Seattle City Councillor Eddie Lin!
Insightful op-ed by Saul Levin & Astra Taylor on data center resistance! https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/08/ai-datacenters-democracy
Penny is an energy leader who ran to lower rural Alaskan's bills. Congrats on your win Penny!
This November, New Mexico has the chance to elect the FIRST EVER Indigenous woman as governor. We are big @debhaalandnm.bsky.social fans, and hope to see her lead alongside our local climate champions who just won their primaries!
Today is the first day of in-person early voting.
I voted for both me, and you, for a people-first DC.
You can vote for a people-first DC at any vote center regardless of your address.
Claims of nimbyism are a misunderstanding: the movement is about whether regular people have a say in fundamental decisions
This sweep of wins means our champions can keep fighting for bold climate legislation in NM!
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Janeese4DC
I’m so excited to participate in this Run for Climate training from @leadlocally.bsky.social! Climate change is a global issue but we can take meaningful action within our own communities. The first session is tonight and I can’t wait to learn. Let’s elect climate champions! Including me 😉
A huge thank you to @leadlocally.bsky.social for hosting an incredible evening in support of Fern Leard and the fight to protect our communities from harmful policies that put corporate profits ahead of people.
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This moment demands bold action -- from all of us. That's why we're running a free, 4-week training for anyone who wants to learn how to run for office. https://actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-to-run-for-climate-june-2026/
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Another utility rate hike. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania continues pursuing massive data center developments that could place enormous new demands on our electric grid.
Working families shouldn’t be left holding the bill while corporations reap the benefits.
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Months after its gas division requested an 8% rate increase, UGI Electric Utilities is asking the state Public Utility Commission for permission to hike electric rates as well. The PUC is hosting two in-person public hearings on Wednesday…
