1st UU has really stepped up. We estimate that 1st UU members have written about 3,000 postcards and counting. 3,000! Utterly amazing.
This Citizens Climate Lobby Postcard Project is sending postcards to registered voters who do not regularly vote, who have a score indicating they care about the Climate Crisis, and who live in a district with a competitive U.S. House or Texas State Legislature race. We also have read studies with a control group which show that, to reach a large number of voters to go vote, postcard writing is the most effective method. Those same studies discovered what should go on the postcards and when to send them for the greatest effect. They tested dozens of different messages. We strongly feel that your time writing these postcards is well spent. We also think that voters who care about the climate will also care about other social justice causes and will vote for people more in accordance with UU values.
We’re holding a Postcard Writing Party from 1-2 p.m. at Howson Hall this Sunday, September 8th. We’ll have light lunch eats and music. We’ll ask writers to suggest one of their favorite songs, and play all we can during the party. If you prefer to pick up postcards and write them at home, the more power to you. But those of you who might enjoy writing in community, please come. And leave with a song in your heart.
