|
While you’re reading this email, you may very well be in a state where a heat wave is happening. Parts of the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast are in conditions of oppressive heat. The Washington Post reports that 100 million people in 28 states are under a heat wave.
By now, we all know that climate change is an existential threat to humanity:
- 70% of Americans say climate change is affecting where they live a great deal
- 65% of Americans think the government should do more to mitigate climate change
- 97% of left-leaning voters are concerned about climate change
So, naturally, you would expect state legislatures to take sweeping action to combat one of the world’s most pressing problems. If the American public is fully in agreement, there must be incredible legislation being passed. Right?
Well, this couldn’t be further from the truth. You see, Republican controlled state legislatures have gerrymandered state legislative districts so that voters who recognize the importance of climate change have their voices diluted.
There is a direct link between combating climate change and redistricting. As districts become less fair and more gerrymandered, we move towards an anti-majoritarian system. The special interests who profit off of neglecting climate change will have all the power to obstruct environmental policy. And this is why we fight for fair maps.
| If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: | |
In this undemocratic system where the public has less input, politicians will follow the money to oil and gas giants who will do everything in their power to continue to pollute this planet, destroy the environment, and expedite climate change.
As we continue to push for fair maps, inclusive maps, and a transparent map making process, we support a majority system where the American public will determine environmental policy. Think of how amazing this world could be: with excesses of clean energy, the preservation of green areas, and fewer extreme weather events.
Do you want climate change denialists making environmental policy? We sure don’t.
-- All On The Line
All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund. Support our work to end gerrymandering.
Text FAIR to 88228 to receive recurring updates from AOTL by automated text message. Text HELP for help, STOP to end. Msg & Data rates may apply. Privacy policy and Terms of service.
|
|