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#LetAtlantaBreathe
Contribute from ANYWHERE to Defend the Forest and Stop Cop City.
What’s happening in the Weelaunee Forest?
Photo: Dean Hesse
Without the peoples’ permission, the City of Atlanta intends to contribute nearly $70 million to the deletion of at least 13,070,000 square feet of the Weelaunee Forest—"developing" it into a training ground that militarizes and equips police forces with the skills to quell democratic assembly and protest while protecting profit and property.
The people have launched the largest referendum in the history of Atlanta, aiming to collect more than 70,000 signatures so that the people of Atlanta can democratically bring this issue to a vote.
We have limited time to show up for democracy, climate justice, and community security. And you can help.
PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
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#LetAtlantaBreathe: Stopping Cop City & Defending The Forest
On Thursday August 3, 2023, we hosted a virtual event attended by dozens of people from around the nation who wanted to know how they could contribute to this referendum.
Click this link and enter the password &*%Mj94e to watch a recording of the webinar.
#StopCopCity & #DefendTheForest is historic, and you belong in its fold. Settle into the place for you. It’s what UUs do.
The 2023 Action of Immediate Witness Stop Cop City calls on all UUs to join ongoing organizing efforts to defend the forest, stop cop city, and #LetAtlantaBreathe.
This webinar will provide details you need to make an informed decision about how to contribute. Tune in to be inspired by UU leaders, and prepare to deeply reflect on UU principles of justice and interconnectedness.
Featured Speakers
#LetAtlantaBreathe: Day of Action
One of the nation’s most culturally consequential referendums is underway in Atlanta, and on Saturday August 5, 2023, dozens of professional UU organizers, spiritually grounded activists—including your fellow volunteer UUs—and others from around the world who are actively leaning into the work, canvassed door-to-door and visited community sites to collect signatures.
See below for some photos from the day, courtesy of André Wyze.
How We Got Here and Where We Are Going - A Q&A on the Cop City Referendum Campaign
On Sunday August 6, 2023, community members gathered to learn about the referendum campaign to "Let the People Decide" on how to spend nearly $70 million of taxpayer money when it comes to public safety.
There was be food, music, childcare, petitions, and a panel of speakers to address questions about the referendum and how Cop City affects us all.
Vote to Stop Cop City: Volunteer at the
Re-signing Party
On Saturday August 12, 2023, a group of volunteers set up at Best End Brewing to help people re-sign their petition (or sign for the first time). All signatures for the referendum must be legible to be counted!
Below are some pics from the event, courtesy of Jazsmin Bryant.
