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May 14, 2026
Why D.C. Statehood is even more critical after the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act

Here's why granting D.C. statehood is a crucial step toward creating a truly representative, multiracial democracy – and why a fair democracy is necessary to fight climate change.

May 14, 2026
A group demonstrates on a DC street corner, holding white signs with red stars and stripes in the style of the DC flag. The signs read "Statehood for the People of DC."
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May 11, 2026
Trump’s Judicial Nominee Justin Smith Will Use His Power to Weaken Environmental Protections and Protect Corporations  

Here's how judicial nominee Justin Smith's record on environmental issues reveals a pattern of protecting big corporations over everyday people.

May 11, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Gas prices under Trump: it’s not just the Iran war making gas so expensive. Here’s the full story

Trump’s war with Iran has sent costs skyrocketing. But, prices were increasing well before he launched his attack on the Middle East. Here's how Trump's fossil fuel agenda is driving up our bills, and the real solutions the U.S. needs to control costs.

May 8, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Get Ready to Vote: Primary Election 2026 Edition

Primary elections happening now will decide who appears on the November 3 midterm election ballot. Find your state's primary election date and how to make your voting plan here.

Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
This Earth Day, tell Congress: it’s time to cut our energy bills and fight for our climate

This Earth Day, we're celebrating these state and federal clean energy wins – and highlighting one thing you can do today to help fight for cleaner air and lower costs.

Apr 22, 2026
People rally for Clean Energy in Michigan
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Mar 20, 2026
The SAVE Act Status: Congress takes up even worse anti-voter bills

These new, worse versions of the SAVE Act would block millions of eligible voters – especially those most harmed by climate change. Here's why, and how we can stop the SAVE Act 2.0 bills.

Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
How Democrats’ Energy Bills Relief Act would put money back in your pocket

Democrats in Congress are fighting back against Trump’s costly fossil-fuel agenda with the Energy Bills Relief Act (EBRA). This bill will rein in skyrocketing costs for our families by ensuring access to clean, affordable energy.

Mar 18, 2026
Representatives Mike Levin and Sean Casten with a group of advocates outside the U.S. Capitol building.
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Mar 18, 2026
5 Reasons Why Your Energy Bill is So High

Higher energy bills around the country are the direct result of Trump administration policies that benefit Big Polluters at our expense. Here’s why, and how we can take action.

Mar 18, 2026

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A sign that reads "Our energy bills are too damn high."
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Feb 22, 2026
Trump is the Undisputed Champion of Coal. That’s costing the rest of us.

Coal plants are dirty, expensive, and unreliable. President Trump is determined to keep them open anyway. Here's how the rest of us are paying the price.

Feb 22, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Lee Zeldin’s EPA Endangerment Finding Repeal: What it Means for Clean Air and the Climate

President Trump and EPA administrator Zeldin's endangerment finding repeal will make our air dirtier, our energy more expensive, and our planet less healthy. Here's what you need to know.

Feb 12, 2026
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