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SPECIAL ELECTION ISSUE
Campaign 2012:
Observations on a Critical Election
If it seems that this year’s campaigns are nastier than ever, you’re
right. The Supreme Court decision, Citizens United, opened the floodgates
for unlimited corporate donations. It’s not hard to guess which side Big
Corporations are supporting (Hint: it’s not on the side of clean air and clean
water).
Looking not only in Massachusetts, big corporations are spending millions
on character assassination ads. Their primary strategy is to smear their
opponents while avoiding any mention of their own views. Using
character assassination, with dark foreboding ads, scary music, and grainy
black and white photos, are Karl Rove’s trademarks. We’ve been seeing
Rove’s handiwork throughout the Bay State, and it’s not pretty.
With just a few days before Election Day, we urge you to make your
decision based on a candidate’s voting record and lifetime accomplishments.
Don’t be fooled by the ridiculous accusations and the inflammatory rhetoric.
The Sierra Club has endorsed in races throughout the state.
Click here for the full list.
 For
critical races such as Elizabeth Warren and John Tierney, we’ve been mounting
an unprecedented effort, hoping to counter the millions that Big
Corporations have been spending. If you have any time between now and Election Day
– and especially on Election Day, we need your help. Please contact
green@sierraclubmass.org
We're in the final days of the campaign and it's never been more important
to get involved. All across the country, Sierra Club members like you
are hitting the phones and our neighborhoods talking to voters and making
sure they get out to vote. If you haven't signed up to volunteer in the
homestretch yet -- join us today!
 Election
Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6th
Be sure to vote! If you'll be out of town, be sure to request
an absentee ballot by
clicking here.
You can also vote over-the-counter right now at your local election
office or town clerk (during set hours).
Click here for more about
over-the-counter voting.
Sierra Club Announces
73 Endorsements
in State and US Races
Each of these endorsees has shown deep commitment to shared environmental
goals. Political leadership is as important as ever, and this leadership
is necessary to keep our environment, and our families, healthy and safe.
The Sierra Club is confident that these candidates will be champions in
the fight to protect the public’s health and well-being. We urge you support
these fine candidates.
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Special Events
 Documentary
"Ocean Frontiers"
Potluck Dinner and a Movie Program
Wednesday November 14, 2012, 6 P.M.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth
840 Sandwich Rd. East Falmouth
(call 508-457-0449 if you need directions)
This program has been organized by the UUFF Green Sanctuary and Adult
Education Committees. The documentary "Ocean Frontiers" will be shown
which is about the National Ocean Policy. The NOP is being supported in
our region by the New England Ocean Action Network (NEOAN) which has provided
a copy of this film. This documentary includes the shifting of the Boston
Harbor shipping lanes across Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
in order to reduce North Atlantic right whale ship strikes. The initial
NOP Regional Planning Body will hold its first meeting in Portland, ME
on November 19-20. Co-sponsored by Cape Cod & the Islands Group. Fee:
Free Contact: David Dow at 508-540-7142 or
ddow420@comcast.net
Committee Meetings
Greater Boston Group Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 at 7 pm
Chapter Office, 10 Milk Street #632, Boston
Use 294 Washington St. entrance
Free and open to all Sierra Club members. Ask questions, make suggestions,
find out what you can do. Learn whether your state senator and representative
are environmental leaders. Meetings focus on local initiatives, building
awareness of and support for Sierra Club programs and capacity building
through town team development. For details contact Greater Boston Group:
Karen O'Donnell karen-ibew1@excite.com
or Karla Karash karla@karash.com
Massachusetts Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
Sunday. Nov. 18, 2012, 11:30am
Chapter Office, 10 Milk Street #632, Boston
Use 294 Washington St. entrance
Future meeting: Thurs. Dec. 20, 6:30pm
Free and open to all Sierra Club members. Ask questions, make suggestions,
find out what you can do. Learn whether your state senator and representative
are environmental leaders. Hear updates on the chapter's varied work to
protect the environment. For details contact Dan Proctor; see
contacts
page for email address.
Thoreau Group Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Location TBA, contact group chair for more information
The Thoreau Group executive committee meets the first Tuesday of the
month unless otherwise noted. Group meetings are free and open to Sierra
Club members. This group consists of Concord and
11
neighboring towns. Meetings focus on local initiatives, building awareness
of and support for Sierra Club programs and capacity building through
town team development. Launa Zimmaro, Group Chair
launa@zimmaro.com
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We depend on your generous direct support
of our statewide initiatives
 including
working towards a clean energy future, curbing climate change and advocating
for critical environmental legislation.
Click here to donate
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Chapter Pages
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Framingham
Beyond Coal Mass.
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Bottle Bill
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Twitter
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways you can get involved
with the Sierra Club's activities.
Click here for more information.
Social Media Team:
Join our twitter-facebook team and help us reach a larger audience!
And there are many more ways to get involved.
Click here for
more.
Chapter and Group Elections
Every year, Sierra Club members have
an opportunity get involved in the chapter by running for office, either
for your local group or for our chapter.
Click here for more information.
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The
Sierra Club is the nation's largest and oldest grassroots organization
with 1.4 million members and supporters, 22,000 of which are here in Massachusetts.
We fight for clean air, clean water, the preservation of the Commonwealth's
most precious natural spaces, and healthy, vibrant communities.