Reposted by Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC)DC Fiscal Policy Institute @dcfpi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025DC pays while the Commanders get to keep virtually all the money. We are asking our Councilmembers to push for a deal in the best interest of residents, rather than giving in to pressure from the mayor, the Commanders, and federal officials to rush the process and spend DC taxpayer money unwisely. 103
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Last Friday, 42 powerful leaders testified with WIN & Beyond Gas demanding Council restore funding to the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (funding that fuels Healthy Homes Act implementation) Watch some of WIN's testimonies here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpSC... 010
Reposted by Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC)economicsecurity.bsky.social @economicsecurityproject.org · 01/05/2025We partnered with @win-dc.bsky.social and Community Change for "People Over Profit: Tax Justice for All"—a powerful action that brought together faith leaders, economists, and advocates outside the U.S. Treasury demanding a tax system rooted in justice, equity, and shared prosperity. 302
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Last night, WIN community leaders showed up & spoke out against Washington Gas’s proposed rate hike. At the Public Service Commission rate case hearing, they made it clear: our communities can't afford to pay more for polluting energy. Let's make DC more affordable not less. 031
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Yesterday, Faith leaders, residents, & advocates joined in prayer, song, and protest. This is what moral courage looks like. From DC to communities across the country, we are demanding a tax system rooted in justice—not greed. #PeopleOverProfit 030
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 27/03/2025"We keep us safe". Yesterday WIN leaders joined community members for a peace walk after ICE presence in the Festival Center's parking lot and a nearby elementary school. www.wusa9.com/article/news...wusa9.comDCPS says Homeland Security officers tried to detain worker at HD Cooke Elementary SchoolDCPS said the agents left after school administrators at H.D. Cooke Elementary School asked to see a warrant and identification. 020
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025WIN Organizers Nathan and Sidra joined Howard students yesterday for a powerful training on Power—breaking down how we build it, use it, and grow it to create change. #WINDC #Organizing #HowardUniversity 000
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Check out this article about or coalition! "At the community level, it's been powerful for residents to take the air pollution readings themselves and use these to counter misinformation. Now that we know better, we can do better," Joelle Novey of @ipldmv.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comWhy detecting methane is difficult but crucial workFrom handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas. 021
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Today, DC Council’s oversight hearing on DOEE. WIN & allies are fighting to secure funding for the Healthy Homes Act. It helps DC families switch to clean energy & access vital home repairs. Cutting funding puts more families at risk. Tune in at 9:15: dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.... #HealthyHomesyoutube.comProtect the Healthy Homes Act BillYouTube video by Washington Interfaith Network WIN 102
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025The Healthy Homes Act helps low- & moderate-income families replace gas stoves & appliances with electric ones—reducing indoor air pollution, lowering health risks, & cutting energy costs. Breathing easier shouldn’t depend on income. Let’s protect this bill www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgtt...youtube.comWhy switch from Gas to Electric?YouTube video by Washington Interfaith Network WIN 000
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Last week, WIN gathered with affiliate organizations at the Just Power Alliance (JPA) retreat to strengthen our organizing network and imagine a more just and equitable future for all. Together, we are building power, deepening relationships, and taking action for lasting change. 020
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Check out this article with quotes from Pastor Greene from WIN Stategy team & @varick_wdc “For frontline communities in DC, natural gas pollution is the latest iteration of a long history of environmental and social injustice” t.co/pmbMHv3uIvt.cohttps://steadystate.org/will-dc-break-free-of-its-methane-gas-and-economic-growth-shackles/ 000
Reposted by Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC)Save Ohio Parks @saveohioparks.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Washington, DC residents measure natural gas and benzene leaks in neighborhoods & help people switch to electric heat, appliances. We should do this throughout Ohio. bit.ly/4i5EiqI @win-dc.bsky.social @ohiocitizenaction.bsky.social @pbsnews.bsky.social @athensindy.bsky.social @newsguy.bsky.socialbit.lyPhantom Threat: Pipes | Video | Peril & Promise | PBSIt’s no secret that America’s infrastructure has seen better days and our municipal gas pipelines are no different. The average gas line in the United 021
Reposted by Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC)Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Just attended the report release webinar. This is amazing work, thanks for sharing your findings and how you did it. Inspiring! 033
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024“Cooking is all about keeping people healthy, right? We wash our hands after we touch the meat, and so forth. Your lungs should not be sacrificed in this conversation.” Check out this article featuring WIN leaders Richard & Michelle #beyondgas t.co/EPtntearP9t.cohttps://www.washingtoninformer.com/gas-stoves-and-indoor-air-open-windows-while-your-turkey-cooks/ 042
Reposted by Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC)dandilion24.bsky.social @dandilion24.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Cooking with gas is hazardous to your health: beyondgasdc.org/wp-content/u...beyondgasdc.org 011
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Our team has seen impacts of burning fossil fuels in our homes through citizen science stove testing. We tested 663 kitchens & the results are clear. We must choose a healthy & equitable future - a future without burning methane gas. Read our findings now beyondgasdc.org/cooking-up-d... #beyondgas 073
Washington Interfaith Network (WIN DC) @win-dc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Today we tested the indoor air quality of a kitchen with a gas stove & it went above the EPA’s standard within 15 minutes. Stay tuned because tomorrow we will release our findings from a 2 year citizen science investigation in with Beyond Gas DC 051