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Joe Manchin
Federal Agency Staffers Call for Manchin to Be Stripped of His Chairmanship
165 federal agency and congressional office staffers urged the president to act against Manchin’s obstruction.
Chomsky: US Government’s Nonresponse to Climate Crisis Has Historical Precedent
Combating the climate crisis must be a common effort, everywhere, says Noam Chomsky.
Sanders Urges Progressives to Keep Fighting: “Despair Is Not an Option”
“We are fighting for not just ourselves but for the future,” he said. “So it seems to me that despair is not an option.”
As Congress Fails to Act, Pressure Grows on Biden to Declare Climate Emergency
Biden outlined new climate efforts in a speech Wednesday, but stopped short of declaring a national climate emergency.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Manchin Has Lost All Credibility on Climate
“I don't think he has any authority to speak on climate for the rest of our term here,” she said.
Progressives Demand Biden Immediately Ban New Fossil Fuel Leases on Public Lands
The lawmakers say it’s past time for the Biden administration to start phasing out fossil fuel leasing on public lands.
Manchin Has Spent Years Funneling $15M to Preserve Valley Where He Owns a Condo
While blocking all climate initiatives, Sen. Joe Manchin funneled federal funds to protect Canaan Valley.
Biden Considers Declaring Climate Emergency Amid Joe Manchin’s Obstruction
As the “heat apocalypse” rages across Europe, activists are pushing Biden to take real action.
Omar Calls for Manchin to Be Removed From Role as Chair of Energy Committee
Other Democrats have also questioned why Manchin is allowed to lead the powerful committee, which guides energy policy.
Sanders Denounces Manchin for “Intentionally Sabotaging” Democratic Agenda
“Manchin represents the very wealthiest people in this country — not working families in West Virginia or America.”