Sierra Club and election 2016
This election was far from a normal one, and it was definitely not one that the Sierra Club could sit out. Despite the outcome of the Presidential race, we are proud of the work of our staff,...
View ArticleCandidates are Running on Environmental Issues — And Winning.
September 16, 2018Last year, The Huffington Post predicted 2018 would be the year of the climate voter — never before has the environment been such a critical and urgent voting issue. More and more...
View Article100% clean energy
September 17, 2018From increasing wildfires and hurricanes to rollbacks of key environmental protections like the clean car standards and the Clean Power Plan, voters will be keeping climate, clean air...
View ArticleSierra Club’s National Board Canvases Colorado To Elect Environmental...
October 2, 2018Colorado’s future is on the line this November, with the special places, people and creatures we love all at risk. The oil and gas industry has made it clear that it will spend millions...
View ArticleBent on unseating McClintock, Californians Hit the Road
October 16, 2018The Sierra Club’s “Hit the Road” program is helping Californians move one step closer to unseating notorious polluter ally and GOP Rep. Tom McClintock by replacing him with clean energy...
View ArticleClimate Action And 100% Clean Energy Are Breakout Midterm Issues
November 2, 2018This election cycle, Democratic candidates running for office at all levels of government are making bold action on climate and clean energy a central campaign issue by running vocal...
View ArticleWestern Voters Reject Attacks on Public Lands in Key State and Local Elections
November 12, 2018Tuesday was a victory for public lands on many levels as voters decisively supported candidates who pledged to fight Trump and Zinke’s push to open our parks and public lands to dirty...
View ArticleTrump Campaign Assures Public That He Doesn’t Care About Climate Change
April 4, 2019It was hard not to laugh after we saw the report earlier today that Trump 2020 campaign officials were in search of “climate change victories” to show off going into the next election. Was...
View ArticleCome Together, Right Now
Come Together, Right NowBy Jesse SimonsJanuary 28, 2020If you are like me, you have a favorite candidate to win the Democratic Primary, and you are scared as hell that neither your candidate, nor any...
View ArticlePresidents Day 2021
Presidents Day 2021By Jesse SimonsFebruary 18, 2020Jesse Simons at a rallyWith Donald Trump’s daily desecrations of the office, it’s easy to want to think of something, anything other than the...
View ArticleWhy We’re Fighting Like Hell to Win
Why We’re Fighting Like Hell to WinBy Rebecca StonerFebruary 27, 2020Kincade Fire at night shortly after it started to ravage northeastern Sonoma County Photo by iStockphoto.com/Anne BeldenIt was a...
View ArticleIn New Mexico, Change is in the Air
In New Mexico, Change is in the AirBy Ariel HayesJuly 15, 2020Ballot box with New Mexico state flag on background Photo by iStock Photo/NiyazzProgressive Women Prevail in Historic State Senate...
View ArticleIn Michigan primary, public health is on the line
In Michigan primary, public health is on the lineBy Christy McGillivrayJuly 30, 2020Detroit, Michigan - The Sierra Club, the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization, and Occupy Detroit picketed DTE...
View ArticleHelp Us Write Trump Out of Office
Help Us Write Trump Out of Office By Michael BruneOctober 7, 2020With every passing day, it becomes clearer just how much is on the line this November. Donald Trump and the Republican Party are...
View ArticleJoin Us and Together we will Defeat Donald Trump
Join Us and Together we will Defeat Donald TrumpBy Jesse SimonsOctober 17, 2020It is October 17th, 17 days until election day, and I just spent the morning sealing and stamping over 300 personal...
View ArticleVoter Protection Is Environmental Protection
Voter Protection Is Environmental Protection By Jorge Granados October 23, 2020This year has upended our sense of normalcy and this year’s presidential election is no different—during a pandemic and...
View ArticleLess Than A Week Until the Election!!!
Less Than A Week Until the Election!!! By Ariel HayesOctober 29, 2020We’re just five days out from election day, and while the polls are looking good, we have a lot of work left to do to protect our...
View ArticleAn Election Unlike Any Other
An Election Unlike Any OtherBy Ariel HayesNovember 2, 2020I’m not a fan of golf. I mean, can you even be a “fan” of this? But while I think that time could be better spent competing in a marathon or...
View ArticleWhy We Need to Invest in Local Politics Year-Round
Why We Need to Invest in Local Politics Year-Round By Sierra Club Political Team December 11, 2020Down-Ballot Races Help Determine our Climate Future Now that the 2020 election is over, it might be...
View ArticleA Historic Win in Georgia
A Historic Win in GeorgiaBy Sierra Club Political Team January 15, 2021One of the many painful things about last week's attack on our Capitol is that it so quickly overshadowed one of the best stories...
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