Sierra Club's Endorses Joe Biden
This November, we can change the trajectory of the climate crisis in electing a leader who will fight for all of us and our planet -- Vice President Joe Biden."
As people across the country protest in defense of Black lives, the Sierra Club recognizes the need to dismantle systemic racism in the United States and within our own organization. We must reckon with how white supremacy -- both past and present -- has shaped our institutions and do the critical anti-racism work necessary to repair the harm done. The environmental movement does not exist in a vacuum, and it is our responsibility to use our power to help abolish systemic racism, which is destroying lives, communities, and the planet.
The 2020 election may be the most consequential in the Sierra Club's 128-year history.
Donald Trump serves the fossil fuel industry and stands in the way of protecting our public health, our democracy, and the planet. Four years of Trump's divisive, racist tactics, and nearly 100 environmental rollbacks led by his administration have taught us that we will not be able to prevent climate catastrophe and advance social justice as long as he occupies the White House.
To bring about real change in just 85 days, we need a champion instead of a tyrant. Someone who will listen to the people. A president who respects checks and balances. Above all, a person who can protect our lives and make them better.
We are with Vice President Joe Biden because he has shown he can listen to many voices, adapts when called to, and has the leadership experience to address the most urgent crises facing our country. These traits helped merit the Sierra Club's presidential endorsement, which selects the advocate in the Oval Office we can work with best and who we can and will challenge.
Endorsing Biden is our most meaningful move in this election cycle to-date, and we recognize many in the Sierra Club community are wrestling with this choice just like we did. We too felt inspired by the most progressive and diverse presidential field in history. Ultimately though, we know allowing Donald Trump to win a second term is a disaster for our movement. We must ensure its end.
So for the first time ever, we polled our members and supporters about the Sierra Club's role in making a presidential endorsement. We are moving forward confidently because 95% of respondents want us to endorse Biden. We also feel a responsibility to continue pushing Biden on our priorities when more than 20% of those who favored his endorsement still have some reservations.
The 2020 election may be the most consequential in the Sierra Club's 128-year history.
Donald Trump serves the fossil fuel industry and stands in the way of protecting our public health, our democracy, and the planet. Four years of Trump's divisive, racist tactics, and nearly 100 environmental rollbacks led by his administration have taught us that we will not be able to prevent climate catastrophe and advance social justice as long as he occupies the White House.
To bring about real change in just 85 days, we need a champion instead of a tyrant. Someone who will listen to the people. A president who respects checks and balances. Above all, a person who can protect our lives and make them better.
That's why the Sierra Club is endorsing Vice President Joe Biden for President. Join us in supporting his 2020 candidacy for president today.
We are with Vice President Joe Biden because he has shown he can listen to many voices, adapts when called to, and has the leadership experience to address the most urgent crises facing our country. These traits helped merit the Sierra Club's presidential endorsement, which selects the advocate in the Oval Office we can work with best and who we can and will challenge.
Endorsing Biden is our most meaningful move in this election cycle to-date, and we recognize many in the Sierra Club community are wrestling with this choice just like we did. We too felt inspired by the most progressive and diverse presidential field in history. Ultimately though, we know allowing Donald Trump to win a second term is a disaster for our movement. We must ensure its end.
So for the first time ever, we polled our members and supporters about the Sierra Club's role in making a presidential endorsement. We are moving forward confidently because 95% of respondents want us to endorse Biden. We also feel a responsibility to continue pushing Biden on our priorities when more than 20% of those who favored his endorsement still have some reservations.
You have influenced today's decision and reminded us through this process why our organization, working together, makes us so strong and lasting.
Add your name to join the Sierra Club's endorsement and make it clear that climate voters like you will help defeat Donald Trump in November.
We have witnessed Biden's evolution in this process. While he is known as a decades-long environmental champion, he has sought the input and challenge of top progressive leaders and climate activists to form the boldest climate action plan we have ever seen from a presidential nominee.
His plan aims to tackle the climate crisis by attacking the roots of racial and climate justice. With only 10 years left to stop the worst climate impacts, this is the work most important to us. We cannot let polluters get away with sacrificing Black, Indigenous, and communities of color any longer. We need a president determined to dismantle the inherent racism that creates disposable people and places.
Sierra Club Independent Action will do everything we can to forge this path with Biden. And if we are successful in defeating Trump, our work will continue to hold Biden accountable to his commitments.
This November, change the trajectory of the climate crisis and elect a leader who will fight for all of us and our planet -- join in supporting the Sierra Club's endorsement of Joe Biden today.
I am looking forward to the day that Donald Trump's chaotic, self-absorbed, anti-science agenda ends and we have more freedom to explore the Sierra Club's mission for a healthy, safe, sustainable planet for all. That chance to keep organizing the public and exert our grassroots influence even more with a drastic shift in leadership is giving me hope today.
I know it can happen with people like you, Lye, making themselves a part of this discussion, even those simply reading this update now and wondering what's next. Together, we'll stay vigilant in this fight and stay the course to win real improvements in people's lives and their communities.
Let's do what we all need to do to elect Joe Biden, and do the work now,
Ramon Cruz
Board President, Sierra Club
From Sierra Club email.
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