Migrant/Climate Workshop
As xenophobia spikes across the US--fueled in large part by a president who has been promoting a crackdown on immigrants and multiculturalism--Stop the Money Pipeline (STMP) and the Florida Immigrant Coalition invite you to join part two of their workshop series: "Immigration Justice Must Be a Climate Fight, Too". See details below.
In part two of the three part workshop, you’ll get an overview of the current national immigration policy landscape, receive “Know Your Rights” training for allies, and learn how to plug into local immigrant and migrant rights networks. This virtual workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 pm EDT.
The current immigration suppression is particularly chilling in Florida. “Operation Tidal Wave” — a coordinated effort by federal, state, and local authorities — has already led to over 1,000 arrests. This is a deliberate attempt to instill fear, isolate communities, and tear families apart. But while the MAGA regime tries to intimidate and isolate, pro-immigrant communities and organizations are responding with resilience and solidarity.
The same communities being criminalized and displaced by immigration crackdowns are often on the frontlines of the climate crisis — working in agriculture and construction, usually without protections. Climate activists cannot build a just and livable future while families are being torn apart and workers are living in fear. Our vision for climate justice includes freedom to move, freedom to stay, and the right to thrive — no matter where we come from.
Climate First! strongly believes that the climate movement must be united in protecting the human right to migration and is committed to ensuring all people have access to a livable planet and the resources to thrive, sustainably, in a changing world. Thus, we will be attending the workshop.
DETAILS
What: The second of a three part workshop--entitled "Immigration Justice Must Be a Climate Fight, Too"--will involve detention and deportation defense.
When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7:00-8:30 pm EDT.
Where: Register here for this online workshop.
Misc.: Missed the first workshop? Watch the recording here. The third and final installment of this series will come sometime in late June.
We hope you can join Climate First! and others in this highly relevant workshop.
Thank you for your commitment to preserving our country's diversity, and the climate.
"No King!" Mass Protest
On June 14 — Flag Day — Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.
Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject this corruption and abuse of power — it's up to all of us to push back against authoritarian excesses and corruption. See details below.
Events are organized all across the country for Saturday, June 14th. Find an event near you here.
Donald Trump's birthday celebration is expected to cost millions of our tax dollars, all while Republicans claim there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, or Medicaid.
This is bigger than political disagreement. They've defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services — all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their fossil fuel billionaire allies.
While we continue to push banks, insurance companies, and investors to end their backing of fossil fuels and scale up their support of renewable energy, we also encourage you to take meaningful action near you on June 14th. Fighting for democracy is also critical in the fight to rein in catastrophic climate change.
We need to build a massive, visible, national rejection of this crisis (and in turn, the climate crisis). There are events planned across the country, in major cities and small towns in every state. Together we will show that we the people (the majority) are taking action to stop the corruption and power grab.
Bring some friends and join with your community to create a show of strength against this crisis, and be part of a national moment that changes the conversation — and turns the tide.
DETAILS
What: A mass protest organized by STMP across the country against the budding oligarchy in the U.S.
When: Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025,
Where: Register here to organize or attend one (or more) of the many protests across the country.
Misc.: A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. It is expected that all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
We hope you can join Climate First! and others in this mass protest.
Thank you for your commitment to preserving our country's democracy, and the climate.
Climate First! Board of Directors Meeting
On Monday, June 30, 2025, Climate First!, Inc. will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting online. If you wish to see the inner workings of a small nonprofit working on the most critical issue on earth, please join us. Also, if you want to consider serving as a Board member for the organization, attending all or part of this meeting is a good way to see if it's your thing. See "details" below.
To attend the meeting, contact Ted Conwell, Board President. After receiving your contact information, he will email you a Zoom invite link and other necessary things for the meeting.
Image: We attended the Hands Off! rally at
the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
with about 100,000 other people upset with
the Trump/Musk Administration; April 5, 2025.
DETAILS
What: Climate First!'s Board of Directors meeting.
When: Monday, June 30, 2025, at 7:30 pm EDT. The meeting will likely last around 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Where: The online meeting will be held via Zoom.
Misc.: If you have questions,or you wish to attend the Board meeting, please contact Ted at least 24
hours before the scheduled meeting, at [email protected]. Guests to the meeting, may, of
course, leave the meeting whenever they wish to.