Confronting the climate crisis and advancing environmental justice fully depend on a functioning democracy. This means ensuring every American's fundamental right to vote is protected, fair and just judges sit on our courts, and our voices aren’t silenced by fossil fuel billionaires and corporations.
We seek to build a democracy that is truly of, by, and for the people, where the people participate, have trust in our institutions, and our values are reflected in the actions of the leaders we choose. A healthy environment is contingent upon a healthy democracy.
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Photo by Gage Skidmore
Many of the critical issues that our nation faces -- from the climate crisis to accessible health care and so much more -- cannot be fully addressed until we fix our broken democracy.
About Our ProgramSupreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson upon her nomination in February 2022. Photo by Cameron Smith
We fight for a fair judiciary because our environmental laws are only as strong as the judges who uphold them.
Find Out MorePoll after poll show that the American people strongly support action to combat the climate crisis and move our nation towards clean energy.
The best way to ensure we can achieve our environmental and climate priorities is to ensure that every American has equitable access to cast their ballot.
Find Out MoreSolutions exist on the national and local levels.
Corporate polluters and a handful of ultra-wealthy donors use money to drown out the voices of the rest of us. But we can push back.
Find Out MoreVolunteers needed every election day, local or national, to help protect the vote.
We work to ensure all voters have an equal chance to vote and have their votes counted.
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