Does the climate crisis terrify you? Does the Green New Deal sound big and confusing? Why is the Green New Deal the solution, and what would it look like in the lives of individual New Yorkers? Who is Sunrise? Join us on this journey as we explore what the Green New Deal is, learn more about how we can make it happen in our city, and realize our dreams for a Green New Future — together. Sunrise NYC releases a pair of episodes every month that explore timely topics in and around New York City ...
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Fighting Fossil Fuels: Here at Home
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You may have heard about the North Brooklyn Pipeline fight, but why are we fighting? Join us as we explore the implications of fossil fuel infrastructure on social, economic, and racial justice, as well as how New York climate change legislation like the CLCPA is currently being violated by pipeline construction. Finally, we will discuss ways that …
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Fighting Fossil Fuels: Line 3 & National Pipeline Fights
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The Enbridge Line 3 pipeline fight has made headlines, but why is it such a big deal? Join us as we explore how climate change, indigenous rights, anti-protest laws, and more intersect in the fight against pipelines. We heard from journalists and activists on the frontlines of Line 3, including Joye Braun, Molly Taft, Basav Sen, and a few Sunrisers…
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Good Jobs for All: How to Build a Green Economy that Works for Everyone
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This week, we continue our conversation about Good Jobs for All with Sunrisers Mia and Veekas, Professor Matt Huber, and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). You may have heard of the Green New Deal or the Civilian Climate Corps and thought, “what does that mean for me and my community?” After hearing the news from the IPCC report, you might be w…
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Good Jobs for All: A Green New Deal Jobs Guarantee
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Creating a more sustainable future through the Green New Deal means ensuring people have access to well-paying, good jobs. In this week’s episode, we dive into the Good Jobs for All Campaign by chatting with fellow Sunrisers and NY Congressman Adriano Espaillat, as well as get some background context from Jacobin writer and geographer Matt Huber. L…
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NYC Primaries: Leaders from the Frontline
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In this special election episode, we hear from local candidates on how their leadership experience as community organizers informs their remarkable grassroots campaigns and the vital perspectives they will bring to their office. Learn about our endorsees online and make sure to vote in NYC by June 22nd! ––– This episode of Wake Up, New York! is pro…
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NYC Primaries: The Power of Public Office
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In our first of two episodes on the New York City primary elections, we dive into the different public offices being voted on, campaigning, and most importantly – voting! To get involved in campaigning, visit us at bit.ly/juneGOTV. And make sure to catch our next episode where we follow up with our endorsees on grassroots organizing and their platf…
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Green New Deal for Public Housing: The Way Forward
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In this episode, we learn more about the existing policies around public housing, particularly the shift towards privatization. We hear about why some community organizers are against privatization and are instead pushing for renewed public investment in the form of a Green New Deal for Public Housing. We will also discuss how to make this bill a r…
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Green New Deal for Public Housing: Why Do We Need It?
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In April, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act at the federal level. In this episode, we are talking about the history of New York City public housing (NYCHA), where it is today, and why we must enact a Green New Deal for Public Housing in New York City. We speak wi…
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Wake Up, New York! Trailer | A New Podcast from Sunrise NYC
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Wake Up, New York! A Sunrise NYC Podcast is a journey into the New York City climate conversation on a local and actionable level. In our trailer, hear from our hosts Paola, Gio, and Jenna about what's in store for our first season – we will be speaking with organizers, policymakers, and other movers and shakers on advancing and achieving intersect…
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