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It seems as if almost overnight, a green jobs and careers movement has spawned in the U.S. of A.

Originating like a flashpoint in Oakland, California, with the organization Green for All and their many partners, it has invigorated communities amongst the growing destitution of a country suffering what appears to be a crises-level economic downturn. It aims to send a loud and proud message to the Presidential candidates in what many say is the United States' most important election ever.

This Saturday September 27^th, a first-of-its-kind event is being launched across the States: The Green Jobs Now National Day of Action. This isn't to be taken lightly, and is not just another Earth Day, though Earth Day is special because of what it has helped create. No, this is the announcement of something incredible happening in America right now, and if there's anything America likes being, it's incredible. This is the people getting out to talk about the economy and the cure for its current woes; green jobs. Interestingly, a counter-weight is being launched the same day, in the form of Newt Gingrich's "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less" campaign. It is essentially an industry-pitch to the American people to support continued dependence on fossil fuel use for energy. Obviously, only one of these campaigns is motivated by the impending effects of climate change.

"Green Jobs Now is happening the day after the first Presidential Debate," said Josh Lynch, Organizer for the Green Jobs Now Day of Action. "People all over the country are planning teach-ins, block parties, service events, and celebratory rallies for September 27th. The events will show the diversity that is America, but everyone will have the same message for Obama and McCain: Green Jobs Now."

The importance of partnerships in pulling off an event like Green Jobs Now is paramount.  Key organizations include The 1Sky Campaign, which is working to have a comprehensive national policy on climate change action, ACORE (American Council on Renewable Energy), and the Apollo Alliance, an alliance of business, labor, environmental, and community leadership committed to creating a green-jobs economy.

The Green Jobs Now website currently lists over 470 events, in more than 48 States, with five days remaining. There is still time to add a new event or join an existing one. One could start by reading the FAQs or just flying around Green Jobs Now's google-maps driven event listing.  

And then, consider getting out of the house and joining up with America's incredible new green workers' Republic.