Project Description
One of the most important things you can do to fight climate change is to support green politicians who can lead that fight.
This online guide focuses on leaders throughout the US who have clear climate plans, are committed to a green renewal — and who need our support to get elected.
Check them out, help them out, and vote!
WHY DO IT
Supporting green politicians can help:
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Influence governments to take climate action
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Pass laws to reduce climate change
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Enforce environmental laws
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Help businesses go green
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Empower citizens to take climate action
GET STARTED
Follow these easy steps to support green politicians:
1. Examine the climate plans of political candidates
2. Discuss their plans with your community
3. Select candidates with the best climate plans
4. Vote for those green candidates
5. Volunteer or donate to support them
LEARN MORE
Resources
Here are some preliminary resources that can help you find and support green leaders.
Can you suggest good national resources that can help people support green leaders in the U.S.? Email us.
Leaders
Meet some of the green leaders who are fighting for a just and sustainable world, throughout America. They have pledged to protect our lives and our environment — and are recommended by one or more of our climate action partners.
US President
US Senate
Help win back the Senate! Support Democratic candidates in key battleground states. Here is a shortlist of green leaders who need your help. Adopt one of them!
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Arizona: Mark Kelly
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Colorado: John Hickenlooper
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Iowa: Theresa Greenfield
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Kentucky: Amy McGrath
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Montana: Steve Bullock
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Maine: Sara Gideon
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Michigan: Gary Peters
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North Carolina: Cal Cunningham
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Alabama: Doug Jones
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South Carolina: Jaime Harrison
Donate to all these green leaders on GiveGreen
US House
Help support green leaders in the House of Representatives, such as the candidates in this shortlist.
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MA-01 Alex Morse
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MN-05 Ilhan Omar
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NM-01 Deb Haaland
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NY-14 Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
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NY-16 Jamaal Bowman
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TX-10 Mike Siegel
Support them and/or other green leaders on GiveGreen
US House – California
Help defend house seats in California. Here is a short list of Democratic leaders who need your help.
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CD-10 Josh Harder
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CD-21 TJ Cox
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CD-25 Christy Smith
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CD-39 Gil Cisneros
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CD-45 Katie Porter
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CD-48 Harley Rouda
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CD-49 Mike Levin
Donate to all these green leaders (and more) on GiveGreen
Can you suggest more green leaders that you think should be listed here? Email us.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Here are some local groups that can help you learn more about green leaders. This listing focuses mostly on Marin at this time. More Bay Area counties coming soon.