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Thriving In the Decade of the Green New Deal

Generation Green New Deal
May 4, 2021
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Hey There GreenNewDealmakers!

We’re back with another edition the GenGND newsletter.

And there’s MORE Green New Deal news to catch you up to speed on…So, let’s get into it!

THE THRIVE ACT WAS INTRODUCED LAST WEEK…

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Green New Deal Network @GND_Network
Green New Deal Network and Progressive Champions introduce THRIVE https://t.co/y4RSSYsT9T
2:04 PM ∙ Apr 29, 2021
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The THRIVE—Transform, Heal and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy— Act is a bold new bill that would invest $10 TRILLION in renewable energy, climate change initiatives, and green infrastructure over the next decade. This ambitious policy, spearheaded by progressive climate icons like Ed Markey, dwarfs Biden’s infrastructure bill, which would spend $2.25 trillion over the next 10 years.

In order to properly invest in our communities and combat the severe and irreversible effects of climate change, the lingering impacts of an economic crisis, and the engrained legacy of racism and discrimination, we need to go MUCH bigger than what Biden is currently proposing.

Which is exactly what the THRIVE agenda aims to do.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC
This is not nearly enough. The important context here is that it’s $2.25T spread out over 10 years. For context, the COVID package was $1.9T for this year *alone,* with some provisions lasting 2 years. Needs to be way bigger.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1
The White House is expected to unveil a $2.25 trillion infrastructure package. $650 billion to rebuild U.S. infrastructure $400 billion to care for the elderly and disabled $300 billion for housing infrastructure $300 billion to revive U.S. manufacturing https://t.co/GSVRDRkivP
9:50 PM ∙ Mar 30, 2021
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THRIVE presents an alternative to Biden’s bill with a mandate — backed by experts — to invest $1 trillion per year in transitioning away from the fossil fuel economy and building a more just society. In an interview this week for our GenGND Podcast, Julian Brave Noisecat of Data for Progress told us:

“There is a pretty compelling study from the Political Economic Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst that suggests that to achieve full employment while tackling the climate crisis — full employment is a situation where everyone who wants a job can get a job in the economy — in order to do that, you need to be investing something along the order of $1 trillion per year for the next 10 years.”

The THRIVE Act would accomplish this by creating over 15 million well-paying union jobs—creating a generation of green careers—and investing half of its money into frontline communities that are hardest hit by climate change and communities of color. By contrast, Biden’s bill says that 40% of “benefits” (a much less well-defined term) would go to frontline communities.

The Act would establish a goal of 100% zero carbon electricity by 2035, zero emissions from new buildings by 2025, and extending clean public transit across America by 2030.

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Sunrise Movement 🌅 @sunrisemvmt
The THRIVE Act: ☀️Invests 50% in frontline communities ☀️Calls to #PassThePROAct ☀️Addresses the crises of our time, including the climate crisis and so much more!
4:00 PM ∙ Mar 29, 2021
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If we’re being being clear-eyed about the scale of the crises we face, then we can recognize that THRIVE is the floor, not the ceiling, of our required action. What we need to do to truly combat climate change, racial and economic inequality, and invest in communities that are hardest hit by these intersectional issues is nothing short of a complete reimagining of how our government works. In order to invest in the next generation and make sure we have a LIVABLE planet, we need bold and daring legislation—and THRIVE is a great start.

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Green New Deal Network @GND_Network
Check out Rolling Stone's exclusive on tomorrow's THRIVE Act introduction: $10 trillion over 10 years for climate, care, jobs & justice. @RepJayapal @Ashley4Oklahoma & @MaryKayHenry are quoted. Reporting by @ryanbort: rollingstone.com/politics/polit… #TimeToTHRIVE
rollingstone.comDemocrats Are Releasing a Massive Green Jobs and Justice Plan. Here’s What’s In ItThe THRIVE Act aims to create 15 million new “family-sustaining” jobs while lifting up communities that have borne the brunt of environmental and racial injustice
4:50 PM ∙ Apr 28, 2021
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THRIVE is also backed by an extremely impressive coalition, everyone from environmental groups like Sierra Club and Sunrise, racial justice organizations like Movement for Black Lives and the NAACP, and unions include SEIU and American Federation of Teachers. Legislative backers include the usual suspects like “The Squad”, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Ed Markey, but also Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

So, while THRIVE itself is unlikely to become law in the near future, it provides an alternative to the Biden infrastructure plan that could push Biden and congressional Democrats to go bigger and bolder, while also demonstrating that a wide-ranging coalition representing much of the Democratic party’s base supports investing $1/trillion per year in stopping the climate crisis and creating good jobs.


Let’s not forget that the last few weeks of radical hope and possibility were made inevitable by the previous 3 years of organizing and activism…

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Waleed Shahid @_waleedshahid
Just look at those climate change numbers rise after the Green New Deal sit-in. economist.com/president-joe-…
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10:12 PM ∙ May 3, 2021
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed @AbdulElSayed
When @JoeBiden thinks about #climatechange, he thinks about jobs. Please take a bow @AOC, @sunrisemvmt, @rgunns + all the activists who made this moment possible. #JointAddress
1:24 AM ∙ Apr 29, 2021
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Max Berger @maxberger
“When I think climate change, I think jobs. Jobs, jobs, jobs.” - @POTUS Thank you @sunrisemvmt, @AOC and @justicedems. Y’all did that.
1:24 AM ∙ Apr 29, 2021
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Generation Green New Deal @GenerationGND
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Gina McCarthy @ginamccarthy46
Rarely is a problem met with not only a solution, but an opportunity — and it’s as simple as this: tackling the climate crisis will create jobs and make our economy stronger.
2:35 PM ∙ Apr 23, 2021
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And, let’s keep the pressure on, the Conservatives are FREAKING THE FUCK OUT over our ‘liberal fantasies’…

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12:50 AM ∙ Apr 29, 2021
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Oh, ya—and those conservatives are gonna be EVEN MORE PISSED when they hear about the Movement for Black Lives’ new ‘Red, Black & Green New Deal’…

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Movement 4 Black Lives @Mvmnt4BlkLives
#RBGND puts Black liberation at the center of the global climate struggle, & addresses the impact of climate change & environmental racism on Black communities. RSVP for the 1st National Black Climate Summit from the Red, Black & Green New Deal on May 11: RBGND.ORG
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4:00 PM ∙ Apr 22, 2021
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Movement 4 Black Lives @Mvmnt4BlkLives
It’s time Black people lead the way on climate solutions. #M4BL is launching the #RedBlackGreenNewDeal Initiative — a multi-year Black climate campaign to set a national Black Climate Agenda for a sustainable future in defense of Black lives. Learn more: Rbgnd.org
Launch graphic for The Red Black and Green New Deal initiative with symbols for the 6 pillars of water, energy. Land, labor, economy, and democracy. Text says: Join is on May 11 rbgnd.org
4:00 PM ∙ Apr 22, 2021
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Don’t worry, we know this is all a lot to follow—so, we’re working on a fresh new episode of the GenGND pod to break it all down for you…And it’s COMING REAL SOON…SO, STAY TUNED, AND CATCH UP ON ALL OUR PREVIOUS PODS, NOW!!

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Generation Green New Deal @GenerationGND
The #GenGND Pod will be BACK soon w/ a special episode breaking down the exciting #GreenNewDeal legislation that's been (re-)introduced & talking THRIVE Act & Infrastructure package w/ @jnoisecat, + @sunrisemvmt's @Lnsciales & @iwallymazon! Subscribe now:
podlink.toGeneration Green New Deal PodcastA new generation has pushed the climate crisis to the center of American politics. Generation Green New Deal tells the story of this youth movement: who they are, what they’ve accomplished so far, and where they go from here. Hosted by filmmaker Sam Eilertsen.
4:49 PM ∙ Apr 29, 2021
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BUT, WE CAN’T MAKE THE POD ALONE—SO, WE’RE ONCE AGAIN ASKING YOU TO PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING US ON OUR PATREON…

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Help us continue covering the Decade of the #GreenNewDeal & produce season 2 of the #GenGND pod by supporting us on @Patreon!
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OH, AND PLEASE ALSO TAKE OUR QUICK PODCAST-LISTENER SURVEY!


AND FINALLY, HERE’S YOUR GREEN NEW READING LIST…

Read an excerpt of Kate Aronoff’s new book, OVERHEATED, on Literary Hub…

“LESSON FROM THE OLD NEW DEAL: WHAT ECONOMIC RECOVERY MIGHT LOOK LIKE IN THE 21st CENTURY,” by Kate Aronoff

Read about Secretary Deb Haaland’s efforts to instill environmental justice as a pillar of the Interior Department’s policies…

"DEB HAALAND IS MAKING ROOM FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT," by Yvette Cabrera, for GRIST

Read about the details of AOC and Ed Markey’s Civilian Climate Corps proposal…

"AOC's PLAN FOR A 1.5-MILLION STRONG CIVILIAN CLIMATE CORPS, EXPLAINED," by Kate Yoder, for GRIST

Read about the creation of the politics of the ‘Millenial'-left’ from friend-of-the-pod Sam Adler-Bell…

"AOC & THE MAKING OF MILLENNIAL POLITICS," by Sam Adler-Bell for The Nation

Read a powerful interview with GND-architect Rhiana Gunn-Wright about why there’s no Green New Deal without abolishing the police…

"THERE'S NO GREEN NEW DEAL WITHOUT POLICE ABOLITION," by Yessenia Funes, for ATMOS

And read about the real differences between President Biden’s Climate agenda and the Green New Deal…

“THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GREEN NEW DEAL AND BIDEN’S CLIMATE AGENDA,” by Kate Aronoff, for The New Republic

And finally, how about some hopeful thoughts from best-selling author and friend-of-the-pod, Rebecca Solnit…

“DARE WE HOPE? HERE’S MY CAUTIOUS CASE FOR CLIMATE OPTIMISM,” by Rebecca Solnit, for The Guardian


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