“Too many groups prioritize access politics over results. They are afraid that if they criticize a powerful politician, they won’t be able to get any meetings - and will look as if they lack influence. They confuse proximity to power with real influence.”
THIS THIS THIS
I wrote a thing I hope you read if you’re a climate person.
It’s about the debacle of NY’s climate law. I’m contrasting that with the ongoing win with NYC’s Local Law 97. Both faced reactionary attack by big $$$.
The form and shape of our fight really matters!
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Lessons from New York State’s Climate Law Being Gutted While New York City Advances with Local Law 97 Way back in 2019, during Trump’s first term, New York’s climate movement was on a roll. The much-b...
