On July 26, Sierra Club California convened the statewide online meeting “California in the Crosshairs: United We Stand” to amplify the Club’s collective impact in response to the existential threats facing California and the nation.
Club activists across the state heard from new Sierra Club California Director, Miguel Miguel. Senator Monique Limón reminded us of what is still possible in Sacramento when we organize with clarity and persistence. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal sent a video message calling on us to defend democracy while advancing environmental justice. Organizers helped moderate panels on climate and fossil fuels, public lands and forest health, and the future of water and coastal protections.
Some of the major themes addressed in late morning and early afternoon breakout strategy sessions were the erosion of civil rights, attacks on immigrants/immigrant communities, the rise of authoritarianism, broadside attacks on CEQA and other priority issues in the state legislature.
A combined Sierra Club activist and staff team is working on the tools to effectively and efficiently harness our combined power, including in-district lobbying, taking swift actions related to rapid response, authoring letters to the editor, or attending larger actions sponsored by the Club or like-minded organizations.
“This convening was more than a meeting,” said Miguel. “It was a time to share in the commitment that our collective strength, relationships, and the clarity of our mission must guide us through a time of extraordinary challenge and change.”
Sierra Club Santa Lucia Chapter Coordinator Gianna Patchen gave a presentation on the Sierra Club’s monthly Earth Action Hours, a place for concerned and overwhelmed people to make sense of what Trump is throwing at us and take meaningful action together. In one hour a month, you'll get the key updates you need to know and take collective action to resist the Trump administration and their corporate polluter allies.
In most of the country, these interactive gatherings are taking place online, but the Santa Lucia Chapter presents them in person in San Luis Obispo, featuring action opportunities on national, state and local issues.
Can't make the in-person action hour? Here are some actions you can take at home.
