Team, politicians are bickering amongst themselves while the world burns, literally and figuratively. Seeing the human toll these wildfires are taking on the West Coast is absolutely devastating.
Now is not the time to tinker around the edges or think small. It will take all of our ambition to unite against the existential crisis of climate change, and the youth-led Sunrise Movement has shown real courage in spearheading this fight.
Texas is not immune to the impacts of climate change. Catastrophic hurricanes like Harvey and Rita, drought spreading, and sea-level rise around Galveston and the Gulf Coast have impacted our lives and livelihoods in ways big and small.
And right now, the entire global economy is built to support corporations who are deeply incentivized to continue perpetrating catastrophic climate change. Roger Williams continues to show us he's happy to uphold the status quo.
If I get to Congress, you can count on me to fight for a Green New Deal, because you'll never have to worry about where my priorities lie. I've taken the No Fossil Fuels Money pledge, and I've sworn off all PAC money.
Together,
Julie