Today, we're stronger.

Lorelei -- Sometimes life hits you hard. Sometimes you put your heart and soul into something that you care deeply about ― and it still doesn't work out. In recent months, thousands of volunteers, people who care deeply about justice, put hundreds of thousands of hours into the Yes on 1631 campaign. And it looks like it wasn't enough. Facing the richest industry in the history of the planet, we probably lost. But, painful as it is, we have to remember: it's a single loss, and today, we are in far better shape to respond to the climate crisis than we were yesterday. In some places, we won big. Seven governorships passed from Republicans to Democrats; the majority of Americans now live in states committed to the Paris Agreement. And of the fifty-four new Democrats in the House of Representatives, nineteen have taken a pledge to refuse all fossil fuel contributions. In Nevada, an initiative mandating that the electricity grid be 50% clean energy by 2050 passed easily; in Portland, the Clean Energy Fund passed, making Portland the first city in the country to create a fund for climate justice and a just transition. Please read our blog for a full roundup of what last night's election means for the struggle for a livable planet. The 400 organizations that formed the Yes on 1631 coalition came together in unprecedented breadth, reach, trust, and energy. That isn't going away ― and it leaves us in a better position than ever to fight for climate justice in Washington state. Big Oil spent more money than any other industry in state history to buy this election. They lied, cheated and misled the public ― they failed to disclose that their champions were Chevron lawyers; they added the names of Latino businesses to their list of endorsers without permission; they told lies to spread fear and doubt among voters. Let's make them own that. Let's be relentless in our truth-telling. By showing how bankrupt the oil barons really are, and how they have declared war on our kids and our futures, we can break their power. We lost some important battles last night, but we also won a lot. What matters now is that we are stronger than ever ― we will learn, we will grow, and we will fight harder than ever before. There's so much at stake. 350 Seattle -=-=- 350Seattle.org This email was sent to loriwantsrss@gmail.com. To stop receiving emails or to update your email preferences, click here. You can also keep up with 350 Seattle on Twitter or Facebook. Donations always appreciated and put to good use.