John, President Joe Biden has nominated Rep. Deb Haaland to
lead the Department of the Interior.

Republicans backed by corporate polluters and deep-pocketed oil lobbyists
are scared of her becoming Secretary of the Interior.

They should be.

The problem is that the fossil fuel industry and other corporate special
interests don't want Deb to be confirmed and they're putting pressure on
Republicans and corporate Democrats to stop her nomination. We can't let
that happen.

[ [link removed] ]No more free passes to destroy our planet for private gain. Join me in
pledging your support of Rep. Deb Haaland for Secretary of Interior by
adding your name now. #DebforInterior

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Last week, 15 Republican Congressmen signed a letter to President Biden
opposing Deb’s nomination claiming it’s "a direct threat to working men
and women and a rejection of responsible development of America’s natural
resources."

The Lakota People’s Law Project quickly pointed out that "it’s notable
they targeted an Indigenous nominee."

This isn’t just about Deb’s commitment to upholding Biden’s no new fossil
fuel contracts pledge; It’s also about race.

The Department of Interior is responsible for honoring the federal
government's legally binding obligations to the country's 574 federally
recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages.

Since the beginning of our country, these treaties have been
systematically violated with devastating consequences for Native
Americans, from political participation and economic opportunities to life
expectancy and educational equity. Not only has the Department of Interior
stood by and let it happen, far too often, the Department has lead the way

[ [link removed] ]Imagine, as the first Native American Interior Secretary, the impact
Rep. Haaland will have leading the department in a new direction. Join me
in pledging your support now.

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In solidarity, we make change happen.

- Yvette

Yvette Simpson, CEO
Democracy for America

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