A coalition of progressive and environmentally-minded organizations introduced Monday a pledge to candidates, indicating that they will co-sponsor some bills related to the Green New Deal policies.
The pledge requires that signers refuse any donations exceeding $200 from fossil fuel lobbyists or companies. They also promise to co-sponsor 10 pieces Green New Deal-related legislation within six month of their election.
These include Rep. Cori Bush
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Jessica Cisneros was one of those who took the pledge. She will face Rep. Henry Cuellar, (D-Texas), in a July runoff to determine which candidate will face her.Thdistrict in May, alongside three other candidates that Sunrise Movement endorsed last Wednesday: Nida Allen, who is running for the Fourth Congressional District in North Carolina; Erica Smith, of North Carolinas First Congressional District; Summer Lee, of Pennsylvania’s 12.Th district.
Many current members of Congress meet the requirements of this pledge, including many who are associated with the progressive wing. These include Sens. Bernie Sanders
Bernie SandersHow Fetterman is leaving Pennsylvania Briahna joy Gray discusses nationalizing oil industry Sanders introduces bill to target MLB’s antitrust exclusion MORE (I-Vt.), Ed Markey
Ed MarkeyWhy profit margins shouldn’t fall when prices rise Kaine describes a ’24/7′ sensation from long COVID-19 on The Money Lawmakers rally against Russian Oil Imports (D-Mass.) (D-Mass.) Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth WarrenRussia can’t avoid sanctions with crypto: Warren’s proposal only harms US Pelosi backs Cuellar. He says, ‘I don’t understand what it is’ about FBI raid. New SEC climate rule leaves progressives begging for more (D-Mass.) Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio CortezPelosi backs Cuellar and says ‘I’m not sure what it is’ about FBI raid Cannabis industry gets all-in to push banking push before midterms. Pro-choice Latina launches incumbent protection campaign MORE (D-N.Y.), Ro Khanna
Rohit (Ro KhannaKhanna): ‘There’s not support in the Democratic Congress to regime change’ Sunday’s preview: US, ally up with Russia; Jackson undergoes confirmation hearings. Gas prices cause tensions within Democratic Party (D-Calif.), Ayanna Pressley
AyannaPressleySunrise Movement looks for progressives in Pennsylvania and North Carolina Title 42 anniversary marks headaches to Biden, stalemate between lawmakers House passes CROWN Act, banning discrimination based on race MORE (D-Mass.), Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Harbi TlaibSunrise movement looks to support progressives in Pennsylvania, North Carolina Democrats press Biden for an extension freeze on student loan payments House passes comprehensive.5 trillion Omnibus spending bill (D-Mich.), Ilhan Omar
Ilhan OmarGinni Tom’s texts: Does a spouse’s opinion disqualify a Supreme Court Justice? Thomas scrutiny intensifies following the latest revelations that Sunrise Movement seeks to support progressives in Pennsylvania and North Carolina MORE(D-Minn. Pramila Jayapal
Pramila JayapalDemocrats press Biden for an extension freeze on student loan payments (D-Wash.).
Markey stated that the climate crisis has only gotten worse since I introduced the Green New Deal together with Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez. We must act immediately to provide justice for the communities at the frontlines of this crisis, and to create millions of green-collar job opportunities to save our economy as well as our planet. I am proud to stand with my Senate colleagues and a whole generation of climate justice advocates in the fight to create a Green New Deal.
The pledge was signed by more than 50 organizations, including Sunrise Movement and the Working Families Party, Our Revolution and Public Citizen.
Sunrise has repeatedly mentioned environmental and green issues as a key motivator in a midterm season that is expected to be unfriendly for Democrats. Sunrise also drove record levels of turnout in 2020.
With President Biden
Joe BidenDeaf Oscar nominee Troy Kotsur: tempted by teaching Biden ‘dirty signing language’ during WH Visit White House spokeswoman Karine Jean Pierre tests positive for COVID-19 House panel makes contempt case against Scavino and Navarro MOREThe environmental agenda is largely stuck in limbo because of the 50-50 Senate. Progressive candidates have proposed voting in a larger majority to end the impasse.
