The New York Times and other outlets have exposed in devastating detail how Joe Manchin is blocking climate legislation in order to protect his corrupt coal company.

At the same time he poisons the air and extorts the rate-payers of West Virginia, he's blocking urgently needed action on climate change. To add insult to injury, he's convinced President Biden to help him prop up the fossil fuel industry, instead of making the ungently-needed transition to clean energy.

It's an outrage. And if President Biden and elected Democrats in the Senate don't have the courage to stand up to Manchin, then we must.

That's why on April 9th we will converge on Manchin's coal operation and engage in a massive act of civil resistance. Will you join us?

Join the coal baron blockade to stop Joe Manchin April 9 in Grant, WV

Manchin is the single biggest threat in America to climate justice and a livable future. And, infuriatingly, elected Democrats keep rewarding him for it.

If we want to have a chance of passing climate and energy legislation that makes a safe and stable climate possible for our future, we have to weaken Manchin’s position. We have to non-violently find a way to reduce his money, power, and influence.

Shutting down the coal plant that directly pays Manchin and his family half a million dollars a year is one solution. Making it clear that we're willing to stand with West Virginians is another. And symbolically taking the fight to Manchin, so that everyone can see clearly that you're with the people and the planet, or you're with Manchin and his fossil fueled fascists destroying our future – is a third.

Sitting it out or cursing Manchin from home is not a solution. And waiting for Biden and other Democrats to act is a life-sentence without the chance of parole. That's why we're asking you to come to West Virginia and take action with us.

We know it's a big ask. We know it’s a long trip. But with the public reporting on Manchin’s corruption and the big potential shifts in US energy and climate policy being debated right now as a result of the war in Ukraine, this is the moment to take action. If we miss it, it could be another generation until we get a chance like this.

All the info about how to sign up, where to stay, and how to get there is at westvirginiarising.org. If you need more details or help on how to plan your trip, join the Coal Baron blockade zoom call this Sunday, April 3 at 7:30 ET.

Sincerely,

Drew and the 198 ways to shut down Manchin's power (plant) crew.

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