Hi First name / friend,
 

Happy Thursday! I'm trying something new: one read or action for each of the systems we need to dismantle. Let me know if you like it by replying!

 

Check out World Resources Institute's interactive article breaking down all the sectors of our global society and their contributions to greenhouse gases.

I recently spoke to two people about the MIT Limits to Growth study saying we may have only 14 years until civilization collapse, and both said, “but countries like China and India have greater emissions than us.” I reminded them both, “Yes, but we are consumers of the products being made in those countries generating those emissions.” We must reduce consumption of new products to curtail corporate wealth (and thereby reduce their ability to influence on Congress with their $$$) and harms to our planet.

Read two great reflections following the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Black male Nolan Xavier Wells over July 4th weekend. Read here from a white mom with a Black son and here from Oliver Toussant, a Black man with frequent commentary on societal issues. Oliver Toussant also provides these CALLS TO ACTION:

 

Action 1: Demand TODAY the U.S. Senate vote against Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General.

- Know your U.S. Senators' names? Call 202-224-3121and ask for your Senators' offices. 

- Don't know who your U.S. Senators are? Click here to plug in your address.

Action 2: While you're on the phone, tell your U.S. Senators to stop the SAVE Act! This terrible bill is still moving around in Congress. 

Hierarchy of Needs Series continues. Our third post in Hierarchy of Needs Series launched today on the threats to warmth.

MISSOURI EVENTS
1. Sip & Swap Back-to-School Edition is Sunday, August 2nd! Details below. RSVP for the July 19 drop off event here and the actual swap here.

2. WWHW is moving our Zoom about Missouri candidates on the August primary ballot to late July. 

With radical love, 

 

Melissa and WWHW Leadership Team