The Climate Crisis Demands Leadership at the State Level: A Call to Action

The climate crisis is an existential threat to our planet, and it's time to take action. But, did you know that state legislatures hold the key to our survival? A recent Supreme Court decision has reminded us that federal agencies can't be relied upon to make progress on crucial issues like climate change. It's up to us to ensure that state legislatures are empowered with Democratic majorities who are committed to passing policy that moves us forward. State legislatures have immense power over our day-to-day lives, and the majority of these chambers are up for election in 2024. This is a clear opportunity to ensure that state legislatures are led by Democrats who have shown their ability to pass policy that moves us forward.

In Michigan, Democratic majorities won by just a few thousand votes have led to big wins for climate action. In Minnesota, Democrats used a one-seat majority to pass a law to achieve carbon-free energy generation by 2040. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is fighting to make sure Democratic majorities are established and empowered in the states. One hundred and sixty million Americans currently have their rights protected by Democratic majorities in state legislatures. The DLCC is launching a historic 'Summer of the States' call-to-action campaign, urging Democrats and supporters of our democracy to invest in and support state legislative races. Investing in Democrats' efforts to build power in state legislatures is a critical way to defend our future, whether or not Trump ends up back in power. We can't forget about state races - in this election, state legislatures are deciding the most important issues of our time. We must ensure Democrats lead in statehouses to safeguard our future. There is no Planet B - we must take action now. The time to take our future into our own hands is now.

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