By Madison Reynolds There’s a nice stability to growing up in the same state your whole life. At least, that’s what people have always said to me. My name is Madison, and I have always lived in Colorado. Originally born in Denver, I lived in the city for the first 18 years of my life. […]
When you can’t go home again: Growing up in the climate crisis Read More »
By Mike Tidwell. Originally printed in the Washington Post on February 11, 2022 Here’s the most shocking part of Glenn Youngkin’s shocking tenure as Virginia governor so far: He’s making a mockery of his reputation as a prudent business leader. Exhibit A is his apparent intention to erase tens of thousands of clean-energy jobs while
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By Xandra Coleman, Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Intern Overview Biden’s January executive order on tackling climate change included a “Justice40” pledge promising 40 percent of all benefits from federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities. As the bipartisan infrastructure bill and budget reconciliation are working their way through Congress, how Justice40 will be formally enacted
The coronavirus pandemic laid bare what needs to be fixed in America. Inequality skyrocketed as millions of Americans were laid off or forced to put themselves at risk. But now, with President Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan, we have the opportunity for historic change. As a local AFL-CIO representative for the union workers that kept
On Tuesday, June 29th, Congressional leaders from key House committees gathered with a range of labor leaders to call on Congress to adopt President Joe Biden’s full agenda to help unions and fight climate change. Joining together near the Capitol grounds, leaders stressed that any legislative deals — bi-partisan or not — must embrace the
On Wednesday June 16th, one hundred small business leaders from a variety of industries across the nation converged on Capitol Hill (in person and virtually) to urge Congress to pass President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan and its 100% clean energy standard. Negotiations on the bill have currently been slowed down as some members of
As negotiations for bill trail into summer, moral leaders urge speed and urgency in helping working families and the planet Yesterday, CCAN Action Fund joined 100 nationally respected faith leaders on Capitol Hill to demand swift passage of President Joe Biden’s historic American Jobs Plan. Representing an array of religious backgrounds, leaders spoke, prayed, and
As a dedicated climate activist and a 32-year resident of Montgomery County, I am very, very sad to tell you that Montgomery County Council just voted to reject meaningful advances in solar power in our county. They recently voted on amendments to effectively prohibit farmers in our county from producing solar energy for low- and
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At the height of the Capitol insurrection yesterday, members of the U.S. House of Representatives lay on the floor in fear for their lives. As police drew weapons at rioters banging on the barred door, lawmakers were reportedly advised to remove the pins on their lapels that identified them as House members. This was to
Statement: They broke windows. They broke laws. They didn’t break us. Read More »
Joe Biden won! Donald Trump lost! We have a declared victor. So go ahead and exhale. We can celebrate! The political victory isn’t complete, of course. We still have a chance to win the US Senate (thank you Georgia runoffs!). But HOLY COW we already won the biggest prize. The “climate arsonist” Donald Trump is
Yes! We beat Trump! Here’s what’s next. Read More »
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