An open letter about organizing during quarantine.
Photo by Ken Schles
While we may not be knocking on doors or rallying in the streets, 600+ Sunrise NYC members are still putting our brainpower and creative energy into advancing climate justice in NYC and beyond.
Zoomed out we may be, since March we’ve been in a new highly-active phase defined by deep-organizing. The new all-digital reality hasn’t stopped us from growing ever stronger, resilient, and dynamic.
New members keep finding us online — including you — thank you for coming. We can’t wait to show you around. There’s a zillion active slack threads: op-eds, art, political endorsements, direct action, trainings, and social media. We’d love to plug you in. We need your help.
– Sunrise NYC
Our priorities during quarantine.
Support the needs of the most physically vulnerable and frontline workers.
Support the needs of the financially insolvent, who need food, shelter, and money NOW.
Advocate for the People’s Bailout that advances priorities 1 and 2, and wherever possible a Green Stimulus that aligns new jobs and stimulus programs with the Green New Deal.
Elect progressive climate champions. We organize phonebanks, host unique and rewarding digital events, and will put GND candidates on the City Council in 2021.
Build and contribute to mutual aid networks inclusive of our members, our roommates, classmates, neighbors, and our friends from childhood. We’re all in this together.