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Democratic Party bets on failed past

Friends of the Earth Action will continue to advance a strong progressive agenda and hold both parties accountable to it. In the meantime, those of us committed to resisting Trump and his extreme agenda will continue to look outside the Democratic Party for leadership.

FOE Action supports Sen. Sanders’ environmental leadership

With the climate crisis looming, the American people need our biggest champion pushing for action on the biggest stage -- that’s Bernie Sanders.

FOE Action endorses Keith Ellison for Democratic National Committee Chair

Friends of the Earth Action is proud to endorse Rep. Keith Ellison for DNC Chair. From the fight to stop the Keystone XL pipeline to the efforts to end government subsidies for fossil fuels, Rep. Ellison has been on the frontlines fighting to protecting public health and the planet.

FOE Action endorses Roy Cooper for North Carolina governor

North Carolinians need a governor who understands the importance of a healthy environment to the well-being and prosperity of the state. Even more urgently, they need a leader who will safeguard their health by immediately restoring the integrity of the Dan River and by combating climate change.

FOE Action endorses Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate

Friends of the Earth Action is pleased to endorse Katie McGinty for U.S. Senate. We need a leader in the Senate that recognizes the dire threat climate change poses and is willing to work with Pennsylvanians to create real solutions for our most pressing environmental problems.

FOE Action endorses Jamie Raskin for U.S. House of Representatives

In his three terms as a Democratic State Senator for Maryland, Jamie Raskin has been an ardent advocate for the protection of our environment and democracy, both cornerstones to Friends of the Earth’s mission.

FOE Action endorses Paul Clements for U.S. House of Representatives

We need a Representative who values Michigan’s natural resource heritage and will fight to protect it — unlike incumbent Fred Upton, who has not only forgotten this responsibility, but puts the big oil and gas industries above the sixth district’s interests.

FOE Action endorses London Breed for San Francisco Supervisor, District 5

Having served as Supervisor since 2013 (and now Board President), Breed brings a unique blend of life-long San Francisco community knowledge and commitment, as well as progressive policies on reducing and removing pollutants city-wide, and transitioning to clean energy.

FOE Action endorses Deborah Ross for U.S. Senate

The environmental justice movement needs allies like Ross at the national level; we are proud to support her in her journey.

FOE Action endorses Rep. Tammy Duckworth

Iraq war veteran Congresswoman Duckworth brings unique credibility and perspective to the fights for renewable fuel development, energy independence and clean energy job creation.