Protest highlights billionaire influence on Vance and urges Harris to act on climate

Activists from the Sunrise Movement protested at Sen. J.D. Vance’s office and urged Kamala Harris to champion climate action, targeting Vance’s ties to Big Oil.

Keerti Gopal reports for Inside Climate News.


In short:

  • Youth-led Sunrise Movement protested at Sen. J.D. Vance’s office, highlighting his ties to the oil industry and calling for climate action.
  • The group marched to the DNC to demand Kamala Harris adopt stronger climate policies, including clean energy investments and ending fossil fuel subsidies.
  • The activists aim to galvanize young voters by pushing Harris to distinguish herself from Biden’s policies and take a firm stand on climate issues.

Key quote:

“This is your chance to energize young people and our communities to vote, mount one of the greatest political comebacks in decades, and deliver a resounding defeat to the far-right agenda of Trump and Vance."

— Letter to Harris, co-signed by Gen Z for Change, March for Our Lives and United We Dream Action

Why this matters:

Frustration with billionaire influence in politics is galvanizing youth activists and pushing Vice President Kamala Harris to seize the moment and champion bold climate action. Read more: Youth v. Montana — Young adults speak up.

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