The Inflation Reduction Act is a forced compromise between corporate oil lobbyists and young people who are fighting for a livable future. It is both a historic investment in climate action that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago, and contains massive handouts to fossil fuel millionaires and Joe Manchin, who spent months […]
In response to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passing the House, Sunrise Movement Executive Director Varshini Prakash, shared this memo on their impact, and released the following statement: “The IRA is a forced compromise between corporate oil lobbyists and young people who are fighting for a livable future. It is both a historic investment […]
Biden, Harris, and Senate Democrats just made history passing the American Rescue Plan, spending $1.9 trillion to provide much needed relief amidst the COVID public health and economic crises. But this $1.9 trillion merely keeps the economy afloat and makes sure people can keep food on the table. By Sunrise Movement Not only are people […]
A gaggle of young activists recently paid Dianne Feinstein a visit at the senator’s San Francisco office, imploring her to support the Green New Deal framework for confronting climate change. She responded by explaining the complicated legislative process, emphasizing her decades of experience and promising to pursue a considerably more modest approach to confronting climate […]
Mitch McConnell has announced he’s bringing the Green New Deal resolution to a vote in the Senate. He’s wagering that he can use this early vote to destroy the momentum for the Green New Deal before the Sunrise Movement is able to build support in the Senate. By Carolyn Fortuna Cleantechnica The Sunrise Movement intends […]