The White House has just frozen federal funding, a move that could halt payments within days to states and households relying on essential programs like SNAP food aid, housing assistance, education, healthcare, and climate initiatives.
This illegal and unconstitutional decision jeopardizes the very programs that keep families fed, communities safe, and our climate protected. From struggling households to public schools and climate protections - this move is dangerous and must be called out.
Join our rally to push back against this reckless, illegal, and unconstitutional decision. Let’s show them that our movement is strong, united, and ready to defend what’s right. Organized by the Green New Deal Network, Climate Action Campaign, and Move On.
Corner of 17th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Climate change is already provoking mass migration, and as environmental conditions worsen, that trend will accelerate. In the coming decades, the United States will be increasingly affected by sea level rise, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and freshwater shortages, among other hazards. Millions of Americans will respond by moving. How to prepare for and respond to the challenges of climate change will be a primary governance question for the years to come.
On January 22, join Governance Studies at Brookings for a conversation on domestic climate migration in the United States. Experts will explore questions including: How are U.S. communities vulnerable to climate change? What steps are being taken at a federal, state and local level to prepare localities to adapt to climate risks and to welcome new residents displaced by climate disasters? Can preparations for the upheaval of climate change be structured to help address longstanding inequities of wealth, health and opportunity?
Viewers can submit questions for speakers by emailing [email protected] or via Twitter at @BrookingsGov by using #USClimateMigration.
Grassroots Comedy proudly presents The Inaugural Bash: The Climate Defiance Show Benefit! As we endure the inauguration of the worst person on the planet, we’re turning despair into defiance with an unforgettable night of comedy to support Climate Defiance in their fearless fight against the climate crisis.
This powerhouse lineup features the razor-sharp wit of Kasaun Wilson (NBC’s Last Comic Standing), the sharp and satirical Abby Govindan (NY Comedy Festival, Funny or Die), the hilarious insights of Winston Hodges (Don’t Tell Comedy), and the comedic brilliance of Reem Enos (Kennedy Center’s District of Comedy Festival). Hosting the night is the ever-charming and hilarious Chris Blackwood (DC Improv, CBS, Vermont Comedy Festival).
Because when the going gets tough, the tough get funny—and we fight for a better future.
At Busboys & Poets, 450 K St NW.
Tickets are a sliding-scale contribution of $10-$100+. RSVP.
Trump is nominating Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive, to be our country’s Energy Secretary. Meanwhile, fires rage across Los Angeles taking lives, homes, and livelihoods. Nearly 200,000 people have been forced to evacuate, and the entirely uncontained Palisades Fire is the most destructive in LA history.
Billionaires caused this crisis and devastation, and we won’t stand for it. While millions of eyes are on Chris Wright’s hearing, we will take action to expose the corruption of Chris Wright, Donald Trump, and fossil-fuel backed politicians. Join us.
More details will be shared closer to the event with those that sign up.
