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Design Your Green New Deal
This national vision for tackling both inequality and climate change is shaped by people voicing local priorities. What would address both issues best where you live?

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Indianapolis, IN

Are Indianapolis’ waterways clean enough for you to use as you wish?

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Albany, NY

“Do you support closing the gas fired Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant and instead, heating, cooling, and powering the Empire State Plaza with 100% renewable energy?”

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Springfield, MA

The process of urban renewal has concentrated issues of toxicity and pollution in Springfield’s North End neighborhood. Do you agree that the city should invest in environmental justice-focused projects such as the redevelopment of the Gerena School?

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New Brunswick, NJ

Should temp workers make the same wages as full-time direct hires if they are doing the same job?

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Miami, FL

Should outdoor workers have legal protected from heat stress?

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Did you learn about environmental justice in school?

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Newark, NJ (Building Resistance)

10% of Newark homes have nearly twice the federal allowance for lead in water. Should Newarkers hold the city accountable for information about the water quality?

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Indianapolis, IN

27%
73%

Albany, NY

96%
4%

Springfield, MA

100%
0%

New Brunswick, NJ

95%
5%

Miami, FL

100%
0%

Charlotte, North Carolina

20%
80%

Newark, NJ (Building Resistance)

87%
13%

All Local Issues

Indianapolis, IN

Are Indianapolis’ waterways clean enough for you to use as you wish?

Yes: 27%
No: 73%
Learn more and vote here
Albany, NY

“Do you support closing the gas fired Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant and instead, heating, cooling, and powering the Empire State Plaza with 100% renewable energy?”

Yes: 96%
No: 4%
Learn more and vote here
Springfield, MA

The process of urban renewal has concentrated issues of toxicity and pollution in Springfield’s North End neighborhood. Do you agree that the city should invest in environmental justice-focused projects such as the redevelopment of the Gerena School?

Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Learn more and vote here
New Brunswick, NJ

Should temp workers make the same wages as full-time direct hires if they are doing the same job?

Yes: 95%
No: 5%
Learn more and vote here
Miami, FL

Should outdoor workers have legal protected from heat stress?

Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Learn more and vote here
Charlotte, North Carolina

Did you learn about environmental justice in school?

Yes: 20%
No: 80%
Learn more and vote here
Newark, NJ (Building Resistance)

10% of Newark homes have nearly twice the federal allowance for lead in water. Should Newarkers hold the city accountable for information about the water quality?

Yes: 87%
No: 13%
Learn more and vote here

Sense Your Place

Ringwood, NJ

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Ringwood, NJ
Fri, Aug 20, 21
touch
Ringwood, NJ
Fri, Aug 20, 21
touch
Ringwood, NJ
Fri, Feb 26, 21
https://google.com/
Ringwood, NJ
Fri, Feb 26, 21
sight
Ringwood, NJ
Fri, Jan 29, 21
yucky smell

Indianapolis, IN

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Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Jun 18, 20
yucky tastes
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
I saw a lot of trash on the ground.
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
Plastic waste :( *broken heart*
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
Smells like for real doo doo on any given day.
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
Always flooding with heavy rain.
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
Tons of litter everywhere
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
I saw trees being eliminated on Mass ave during many construction projects. MANY trees still have not been replaced. We need trees in order to offset city pollution!
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
It smells like for real doo doo on any given day.
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
I saw less and less green space on the far Eastside as more corporate-owned businesses popped up. Local grocery stores closing creates more food desserts. Less access to affordable housing.
Indianapolis, IN
Mon, Mar 30, 20
Stop chopping down the trees! Start to plant more trees.
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Very gray
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Saw a dead dog
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Hit a pot hole!!
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Environmentalist are the problem.
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Cigarette smoke
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Abandoned buildings/homes.
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
Not enough jobs. Too hard to get a job.
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
More homeless people.
Indianapolis, IN
Fri, Mar 27, 20
No more smells of pollution, oil, or any sort of toxin. We should save our environment. #EarthMatters *heart emoji*
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Highway noise from I-65
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Trash everywhere! *sad face*
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Kids dying. *sad face* We need a change
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Someone dead
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Dead body
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Always flooding with heavy rain
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Smells like poop after a hard rain!
Indianapolis, IN
Thu, Mar 26, 20
Three carrots BRUH *heart eyes*

The Bahamas

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The Bahamas
Mon, Jul 06, 20
too much garlic

Albany, NY

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Albany, NY
Wed, Apr 01, 20
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Albany, NY
Wed, Apr 01, 20
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Albany, NY
Wed, Apr 01, 20
Displacement of 1000s
Albany, NY
Wed, Apr 01, 20
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Albany, NY
Wed, Apr 01, 20
!
Albany, NY
Wed, Apr 01, 20
PCBs

Twin Cities, Minnesota

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Twin Cities, Minnesota
Thu, Feb 25, 21
Unhealthy air pollution in East Phillips, making it difficult to breathe

Springfield, MA

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Springfield, MA
Wed, Aug 19, 20
Air pollution on I-91 with the windows open

New Brunswick, NJ

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New Brunswick, NJ
Mon, Oct 28, 19
Saw something

Providence, RI (Pageacoag)

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New Orleans, LA

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Miami, FL

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Phoenix, AZ, and the Colorado River Basin

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Phoenix, AZ, and the Colorado River Basin

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Phoenix, AZ, and the Colorado River Basin
Tue, Jan 25, 22
test

Greensboro and Princeville, NC

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Greensboro and Princeville, NC
Wed, Apr 13, 22
Violent winds and thunderstorms
Greensboro and Princeville, NC
Wed, Mar 16, 22
a taste that was different

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, CA

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Oxnard and San Fernando, CA

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Chicago, IL

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Milwaukee, WI

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Mayagüez, PR

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Hartford, CT

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Newark, NJ (Building Resistance)

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Newark, NJ (Building Resistance)
Sun, May 08, 22
nose
Newark, NJ (Building Resistance)
Tue, Nov 12, 19
Water damage and mold in our school building!

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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This national vision for tackling both in- equality and climate change is shaped by people voicing local priorities. What would address both issues best where you live?

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  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  3. 3. Good jobs for all
  4. 4. Affordable housing for all
  5. 5. Public transportation for all
  6. 6. Healthcare for all
  7. 7. Disaster prevention & preparation
  8. 8. Democracy & community oversight
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  1. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  2. 4. Affordable housing for all
  3. 5. Public transportation for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 3. Good jobs for all
  3. 4. Affordable housing for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 7. Disaster prevention & preparation
  3. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  1. 4. Affordable housing for all
  2. 6. Healthcare for all
  3. 1. Clean air & water for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  3. 3. Good jobs for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 6. Healthcare for all
  3. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  1. 4. Affordable housing for all
  2. 6. Healthcare for all
  3. 8. Democracy & community oversight
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  3. 4. Affordable housing for all
  1. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  2. 5. Public transportation for all
  3. 4. Affordable housing for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 4. Affordable housing for all
  3. 6. Healthcare for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 3. Good jobs for all
  3. 8. Democracy & community oversight
  1. 3. Good jobs for all
  2. 5. Public transportation for all
  3. 8. Democracy & community oversight
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  3. 4. Affordable housing for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  3. 3. Good jobs for all
  1. 1. Clean air & water for all
  2. 4. Affordable housing for all
  3. 6. Healthcare for all
  1. 2. Healthy & affordable food for all
  2. 1. Clean air & water for all
  3. 4. Affordable housing for all
  1. 3. Good jobs for all
  2. 6. Healthcare for all
  3. 4. Affordable housing for all