friend,

They've called the U.S. Presidential election for Donald Trump.

I know how you're feeling–after all, we've been here before. We are each wrestling with our feelings of anxiety, fear, and despair.

But while today may feel dark, we refuse to back down. We are committed to confronting Trump's extreme anti-environment, anti-democratic agenda head-on. We will fiercely defend the progress we've made over the last four years and become unyielding in this fight. The one bright spot in all of this is that this time, we know what to expect. We know how to fight back. And we have you on our side—but we need you to show your support right now.

Now is the time to rise up and protect what we've built. Are you ready to join us in this fight?

The Sierra Club is an unstoppable force of nature. With 64 chapters covering every corner of the country, we have people ready and fired up at the state level–and at all points of government–to take on the polluters in Trump's pocket. That was true before Trump was elected, and it will always be true. We are powerful. Our track record shows that we can achieve victory even in a Trump administration. During his previous term, we fought fiercely to:

• File over 300 lawsuits to expose corrupt ties between Trump's appointees and polluting industries. Pitch in now >>>
• Accelerate the transition to clean energy, retiring 79 coal plants through our Beyond Coal Campaign. Pitch in now >>>
• Partner deeply with a coalition of activists, Indigenous water protectors, and landowners to shut down pipelines and fight for environmental justice. Pitch in now >>>

This moment demands we get ready to mobilize again, and again, and again.

We will fight relentlessly in every forum available to make progress for our climate, regardless of the hostile White House. We will challenge Trump's dangerous proposals in court, relentlessly pressure banks and corporations to clean up their acts, and mobilize our 64 chapters and millions of members and volunteers nationwide to push forward at the state and local levels. This is our moment and WE will decide our future.

But, friend, we need your immediate support. This is the time to act—no more waiting. Our fight remains unrelenting. Will you stand with us to defend our planet? Make a monthly donation today and unite with us in the long fight ahead.

Together, we will confront even the most daunting challenges head-on!

In solidarity,

Ben Jealous Executive Director Sierra Club