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Upcoming Conference: Greening Houses of Worship

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From Nebraska Interfaith Power & Light:

Can Nebraskans be moved to take action on climate change? It’s possible, if the subject is presented in a language that people understand.

The Nebraska chapter of Interfaith Power & Light is working hard to reach people of faith. Their first conference is coming up and deserves all our support.

Join us Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Callen Hall. Cost is $35.

The keynote speaker is Rabbi Lawrence Troster, one of the leading eco-theologians in the world. He has published and lectured widely on theology, environmentalism, liturgy, bioethics, modern cosmology, and Judaism.

All faith traditions welcome. Hope to see you there!

Register here.

Advocate for clean energy through OPPD Listens

Action Alerts,

From Clean Energy Nebraska:

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) has announced a stakeholder initiative called OPPD Listens with the intent to educate and engage the public, working with constituents to shape the utility’s collective energy future.  Public input will be gathered in a three-phased approach starting March 18 and wrapping up April 30. You can get involved through open houses, focus groups, and online meetings. Learn more.

Meet pipeline fighter Sheldon Whitehouse in Omaha March 19

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From Bold Nebraska:

Bold Nebraska, clean energy developers, and landowners on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline route will welcome U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Iowa State Sen. Rob Hogg, along with winning attorney David Domina, to a Pipeline Fighter event in Omaha on Wednesday afternoon, March 19, 2-3 p.m., at the Slowdown. We will talk climate, public health, clean energy, and why Keystone XL is not in our national interest. Read more.

Study: “Donors” get more access than “constituents”

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From the WaPo’s Post Politics:

It’s a widely accepted truism in Washington: Campaign donations buy access. While that belief governs much about the way politics operate, there’s a surprising lack of scientific evidence to bolster that assumption, which is the subject of substantial academic debate. Two political science graduate students are now seeking to bring some precision to that discussion through the kind of randomized, controlled study used to test the impact of pharmaceuticals. Read more.

Nationwide, Green candidates gearing up for fall elections

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Excerpts from today’s GPUS news update:

Have you heard the latest from Green candidates for state office this year? Here are some highlights from campaigns across the country:

The Maine Independent Green Party is running over a dozen candidates for the State House and Senate this year.

Last weekend, the Green Party of Pennsylvania nominated Paul Glover for Governor. Paul helped organize local Green Parties in California and New York in the 1980s, and continues his work through his books and by founding organizations devoted to social and economic justice.

On Monday, the candidates for California Secretary of State participated in a forum in Los Angeles. The Green Party’s David Curtis was featured prominently in coverage by the Los Angeles Times.

On April 1st, Green Party members in the District of Columbia will go to the polls to vote in the district’s primary election. The party has endorsed socialist and Statehood Green Party member Eugene Puryear for City Council.

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