Sunday is going to be big. Starting tomorrow, thousands of people will be making the journey to DC for what we hope will be the largest climate rally in US history.
With 48 hours to go, here's what you need to know.
First, weather: It's going to be cold, but likely dry. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low-30s, and a slight chance of a cold rain. That means lots of layers will be important. But by far the best way to keep warm is to keep our energy up, so also come prepared with chants, songs, dances -- anything that you and your friends need to get pumped up.
Second, the plan: The action starts at Noon at the Washington Monument. We'll hear from speakers, and then hit the streets. First we will assemble on Constitution Ave., then head North on 17th St. At Pennsylvania Ave. we'll hang a right, and then come back towards the Monument on 15th St. Once we're all on 15th street, we'll assemble ourselves into a giant human pipeline, which we'll then turn into a symbol of renewable energy. After that we'll re-assemble at the monument with some music and to wrap up.
Last, speakers: The rally will be MC'd by Rev. Lennox Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus, and will feature Bill McKibben from 350, Michael Brune from the Sierra Club, along with Chief Jacqueline Thomas and Crystal Lameman, two indigenous leaders from Canada, Van Jones, and US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island.
On Wednesday, 48 of our friends and allies made international news by risking arrest at the White House gates protesting the Keystone XL pipeline. The next day, two Senators introduced a bold new climate bill that charts a path forward on climate. And that's just the beginning: we have over 130 buses coming from 28 states, and tens of thousands of people signed up for Sunday’s rally, meaning we're on our way to making history.
That is real momentum. See you in the streets,
Duncan
P.S. - Could you do me two quick favors online before you head out? First, let people know you're coming by changing your profile picture on your social networks to this great "I'm Going!" message. Click here to see the image.
Second, we're on track to reach over 4 million people with our Thunderclap on Sunday. Click here to schedule a post to Twitter or Facebook with Thunderclap: www.thunderclap.it/projects/
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