#Advocacy group #FoodAndWaterWatch noted that one #oilcompany, Occidental, stands to benefit directly. "Direct #aircapture is expensive, unproven, and will ultimately make almost no difference in reducing climate pollution... Capturing just a quarter of our annual carbon emissions would require all of the power currently generated in the country."

https://scheerpost.com/2023/08/12/green-groups-slam-biden-admin-for-awarding-1-billion-to-unproven-carbon-capture-projects/

#Kleptocracy #RegulatoryCapture #Greenwashing

Independent Sector's Nonprofit Advocacy & Civic Engagement Research Report, “The Retreat of Influence: Exploring the Decline of Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Engagement” just released and with some very concerning information that requires a major sector response - https://independentsector.org/policy/advocacy-research/ #advocacy Independent Sector

Bicycling Monterey—a #grassroots #volunteer effort since 2009—issued a call for H-E-L-P July 1: https://bikemonterey.org/bicycling-monterey-supporters-may-2009-june-2023.html

The first to respond are highlighted in in our Summer Bike Buzz https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-summer-2023-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html; thus far, Jack Holmgren, Geoff Arnold, Martin Dehmler Fine Cabinetmaking, Nathan Pierce, Henrietta Stern, and L. Robin Brody.

Contributions in any amount to help support this #bike #advocacy work are needed and appreciated. How to give and FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations

We're also very grateful to Pedal Pushers—people who support this work year-round by setting up automatic monthly contributions, as @Kleen did. https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors 💚

#BikeTooter #Bicycle #Cycling #Biking #transportation #ActOnClimate #ClimateChange

Bicycling Monterey—a #grassroots #volunteer effort since 2009—issued a call for H-E-L-P on July 1: https://bikemonterey.org/bicycling-monterey-supporters-may-2009-june-2023.html

Thanks to the first 5 to respond: Jack Holmgren, Geoff Arnold, Martin Dehmler Fine Cabinetmaking, Nathan Pierce, and Henrietta Stern. Four of them are #MontereyCounty residents and one lives in the #SanFrancisco #BayArea.

People from all over #California, and throughout the #USA, and beyond, tell us https://bikemonterey.org/about/about-this-blog/comments-about-bicycling-monterey-and-why-contribute they make use of and appreciate the #Bicycling #Monterey website and projects.

Contributions in any amount to help support this #bike #advocacy work are needed and appreciated. If your name is not yet on the list of 2009-2023 supporters https://bikemonterey.org/bicycling-monterey-supporters-may-2009-june-2023.html, here's how to give and FAQs: https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations

Thank you for your consideration.

#BikeTooter #Bicycle #Cycling #Biking #transportation #ActOnClimate

BY POPULAR ACCLAIM - San Francisco Examiner - May 23, 1895

Wheelmen and Mission Residents Demand a Boulevard for Folsom Street.

Brilliant Parade of Bicyclists Followed by a Large and Enthusiastic Mass Meeting.

Japanese Lanterns and Plenty of Bunting Make the Route of the Procession Gay With Colors.

SPEECHES BY REPRESENTATIVE MEN.

Members of the South Side Improvement Club, the Mechanics' Institute, Builders' Exchange and Supervisors Pledge Their Aid.

https://www.wooljersey.com/wiki/BY_POPULAR_ACCLAIM_-_San_Francisco_Examiner_-_May_23,_1895

#BicycleHistory #advocacy #bikesf #FolsomStreet #SanFrancisco #BikeTooter #bicycle #GoodRoads #History #histodons #sfexaminer

I’m here again more now.
Reintroduction:
Follow me for #Seattle #WashingtonState #Urbanism #Transit #Housing #TenantRights #KingCounty #Mobility #MobilityData #TripPlanning #TransitTech #TransitData #FourFloorsAndCornerStores #RezoneSeattle #ShareTheCities #UpgradeKingCounty #PRIMBY #YIOBY #HousingNow #GenX #IndieRock #Gardening #CheeseTwitterMeetups #Advocacy #Activism #Urbanist #ClimateJustice #RacialJustice #ImmigrantRights #LandBack

My rad buddies run this instance:
social ridetrans it

https://www.kut.org/energy-environment/2023-03-10/texas-state-lawmakers-unveil-plan-to-curb-renewable-energy-subsidize-natural-gas

The #grid is Dick #Cheney‘s #genocidal approach to native #landscapes and the #billionaires in Short Circuiting Policy deploying #science to #pollute impacted EJ communities. #Advocacy is #StandingRock swimming against the tide of #CorporateTheocracy.

LWVSF members interviewed California Assemblymember @matthaneysf and Senator @scott_wiener about important local and state issues (Assemblymember Phil Ting did not respond to our interview invitation).

Find out what Haney and Wiener had to say about voter participation gap, equitable funding for school facilities, water resource management, community safety, and their personal priorities.

Read the interviews at https://lwvsf.org/legislative-interviews

#SanFrancisco #SFBA #SF #SFpol #PublicPolicy #Democracy #Advocacy #Community #Interview

The Chronicle of Philanthropy had a piece about nonprofits choosing to stay on Twitter while it turns more noxious and problematic.

Tl;dr: I call shenanigans on nonprofits staying on Twitter.

Those excuses are hollow. Unless they're getting massive engagement on there (and let's face it -- they're not), there is really no reason to *commit* to being on there.

(And yeah. I know my org is still on there. And here. I'm working on it.)

"But electeds are on Twitter!"

According to Quorum, social media engagement of electeds is starting to meh and in person engagement is rising again.

"Twitter is where our advocates are!"

Are they really? Do you have data on that? Our advocate list is rather robust and Twitter conversion is negligible -- compared to email.

And the engagement that matters to electeds (and which is measurable) isn't social media: it's calls to offices and visits. They're old school.

The old ways are back.

#Nonprofits #advocacy
#PolicyComms #socialMedia

Members, come to LWVSF’s annual meeting on Saturday, June 17, 10:30 am–12:30 pm PT. You’ll vote on the proposed program, our new board members, and budget. It’s also a chance to celebrate our accomplishments over the past year and mingle with other members! ✅ RSVP for the annual meeting: https://lwvsfannualmeeting2023.eventbrite.com

If you’re not a member, you can attend to see how the League works — but to vote, you need to become a member.

#SanFrancisco #SFBA #SF #SFpol #PublicPolicy #Democracy #Advocacy

Spring has arrived! Which means it’s time for our Spring Fling picnic for members. On Sunday, May 7, get to know other members, meet our board, and enjoy drinks and snacks provided by LWVSF. Although this is a member event, our members are welcome to bring friends who are interested in the League. 🌻🌷🌹🌼 RSVP by emailing membership@lwvsf.org.

#SanFrancisco #SFBA #SF #SFpol #PublicPolicy #Democracy #Advocacy

#bicycle #infrastructure is always a good idea. #SanJose bike path discussion in 2023 is reminiscent of the same #advocacy in 1893 - 1900. The earlier effort did have results, but it was the #car #driver who benefited.

https://sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valleys-santa-clara-county-bicycle-superhighway-path-central-bikeway-could-be-a-game-changer/

https://www.newspapers.com/clippings/?query=%22san%20jose%22&user=3570264%3Amorganfletcher&tag=advocacy

#biketooter #SFBayArea #path

During our recent local program planning meeting, our members recommended what they want LWVSF to work on for the next two years. Using these recommendations, our board of directors then voted on a proposed program three areas of focus. Want to know what they are? Find out on our blog! https://lwvsf.org/home/f/local-program-planning-2023%E2%80%932025-recommended-areas-of-focus

#SanFrancisco #SFBA #SF #SFpol #PublicPolicy #Democracy #Advocacy

At LWVSF's state program planning meeting in February, members voted on three issues they want the League of Women Voters of California to emphasize for study, action, and education for the next two years.

Check out the issues in our blog post ▶ https://lwvsf.org/home/f/state-program-planning-2023%E2%80%932025-a-look-at-lwvsf%E2%80%99s-top-issues

#SanFrancisco #SFBA #SF #SFpol #PublicPolicy #Democracy #Advocacy

@sogerald Amen to that! Although we do our work on the Bicycling Monterey site and projects as an unpaid volunteer since 2009, what we have managed to accomplish could not have been done singlehandedly!

We are so grateful for @Kleen and others who help with this grassroots volunteer effort. Some people make a financial contribution, some contribute project supplies, some volunteer time. Learn who they are via links under "Thank you" widget at top of https://bikemonterey.org sidebar.

We would be so grateful to have more people pitch in. (See why in the light green box of Spring Bike Buzz - https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-spring-2023-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html.) Anyone who values the multiple benefits of bicycling—even for people who don't bike—and would like to help, please know that even the smallest contributions are appreciated.

#TogetherWeCan
#ActOnClimate #ClimateChange #transportation #CarbonEmissions

#Bicycling #Advocacy
#BikeTooter

In 1986 the #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict (#EBRPD) was trying to decide what to do with #MountainBikes. This article, OUTLAWING OFF-ROAD RIDING, Winning Magazine, May 1986 captures those discussions.

https://fastestslowguy.blogspot.com/2023/03/outlawing-off-road-riding-from-1986.html

#BTCEB #trails #BikeTooter #mtb #singletrack #EastBay #California #advocacy

Just appeared before the Health Select Committee for the Therapeutic Products Bill and am now suffering from post-submission anxiety.

Did I get my point across? Was it even relevant? Why am i doing this?

It has been a long month of submissions, speeches, and interviews.

#RareDisease #advocacy #RareDisordersMonth

If your communication has a call-to-action, remember to put in place appropriate systems and processes to handle any responses or actions taken.

This can make a big difference to the quality of engagement with your audience/ stakeholders, as well as help you maximise potential opportunities that arise.

Science Communication Made Easy by A Willett & C Philpott

#SciComms #communication #engagement #PublicEngagement #campaign #Advocacy #audience

Our local program planning meeting is this weekend! Members, don't miss out — this is your chance to tell us what advocacy, education, and issues we should work on for the next two years.

Not a League member? This is one of the best times to join! Non-members may attend the meeting to see how the League works, but only members can vote.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdO6opjIoGt2pe-Tsmi1F0fArNOmhhxSy

Learn more: https://lwvsf.org/home/f/tell-us-what-the-leagues-focus-should-be-for-the-next-two-years

#SanFrancisco #advocacy #policy #votingrights

@bikepedantic #bicycle riders and organizations have been advocating for cycle ways, wheel ways, cycle paths linking cities for a long time. The initial advocacy was coopted by the car industry, resulting in our highway system. The idea is still good. Here's a subset of the newspaper clippings I've saved, for this subject. (Tagging is a late addition to my clippings.)

https://www.newspapers.com/clippings/?user=3570264%3Amorganfletcher&tag=%20cycle%20path

Please do give these a read. LA had one.
#advocacy #history #BikeTooter #GoodRoads #transportation