This Issue:
- Talking to the other side – Maya talks with a climate change denier
- Book Clubs – a great way to engage
- Green Amendment Art-Stravaganza
- Constitutional law expert talk Green Amendments with Maya
- Green Amendment Washington Tour & New Mexico Green Amendments coming soon
Maya & Mike Stenhouse Discuss and Debate the Values of a Green Amendment for Climate & Jobs.
It is important we share our Green Amendment message with all people from all political perspectives, and never assume people will disagree or may not be open to learning more and perhaps changing their perspective from one of opposition to one of support.
Last month, Maya did just that when she joined Mike Stenhouse in The Dugout for a conversation about the Rhode Island Green Amendment and its impacts regarding energy, climate and jobs.
This “Debate,” as Mike called it, shows that we can have fun working towards common ground as long as we remain positive, engaged and open.
Take a listen here: https://oceanstatecurrent.com/in-the-dugout-june-12-2025/
Book Clubs are a Great Way to Spread the Word and Build our Green Amendment Community.
Maya joined the Michigan Environmental Book Club to explore the stories and values of a Green Amendment for Michigan, our nation and world.
If you have a book club you’d like Maya to join, send us a message at GAFTG@ForTheGenerations.org and we can work with you to get a great discount on books and set up a time to talk
Green Amendment Day 2025 was simply ART-Standing!
When we first decided to host a Community Art Gallery in celebration of National Green Amendment Day, we weren’t sure what to expect…. Suffice it to say, we were BLOWN AWAY by the uniqueness, creativity, and pure passion of the 27 submitted pieces from Green Amendment advocates nationwide! Check out the Art Gallery here, and be inspired by the Green Amendments values woven into many art forms, from poetry, to paintings, to music, to textiles, to photographs!
One of our favorite pieces is the Community Poem: A Call for Protection from Communities, which features a collection of voices from the movement about the need for Green Amendment protections. Take a listen and watch the video if you are looking for a bit of fun and inspiration.
Green Amendment Constitutional Expert Educates Us All
On Tuesday, July 15, as part of our week long 2025 Green Amendment Day celebration, advocates from across the nation joined us for our special educational forum, The Hidden Power of State Constitutions. A recording is available NOW of this great interview with state constitution expert Professor Williams and GAFTG Founder Maya K. van Rossum, where they explore the people power behind state constitutions that make them effective tools for protecting the social values we hold dear!
Watch the full interview, featuring a Green Amendment Day welcome and Q&A session with Maya HERE.
For anyone interested in purchasing a copy of Professor Williams’ book, The Law of American State Constitutions, we have a discount code for you! Use the code ALAUTHC4 at checkout to get 30% off your purchase at the Oxford University Press website: https://bit.ly/WilliamsBookStateConst
Some Great Events Coming Your Way
Washington – Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Green Amendment Tour
The Washington Green Amendment Coalition has organized a week-long tour blanketing the state to spread the word and build the Washington state movement. Are you from Washington? We look forward to seeing you live during our Washington State Tour!
You can learn more here: bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour
New Mexico – Two Opportunities Coming Soon
Third Act New Mexico & Indivisible New Mexico are both also helping to spread the word.
In August, NM Indivisible will feature the New Mexico Green Amendment as part of a breakout discussion at their 2025 annual conference.
In September, Third Act New Mexico will feature Green Amendments Founder Maya K. van Rossum as a key speaker at their Santa Fe Sun Day Celebrations. Save the Date, Learn More, & Plan to Join on September 21 at the Railyard!
