Communicating with Progressives

Join CCL Texas State Coordinator Bob Hendricks presents a comprehensive overview of communicating with progressives about climate policy. He explains that progressives are not a monolithic group but share common values like economic equality, social justice, and addressing climate change urgently. Bob emphasizes the importance of connecting with progressives before communicating, focusing on relationships and shared values. He highlights key progressive concerns, including the need for rapid greenhouse gas reductions, avoiding greenwashing, and ensuring climate policies benefit low-income and environmental justice communities. Bob also discusses common misconceptions among progressives and strategies for engaging with progressive members of Congress. He stresses the significance of climate justice in progressive thinking and outlines principles for supporting climate justice communities.

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1:00 - Progressives and Climate Policy Overview
18:13 - Climate Policy Discussion: Key Areas for Engaging Progressives on Climate Action