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Ben Jealous
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ED @SierraClub. Professor of Practice @Penn. 17th President & CEO @NAACP. Boardmember: @Wilderness
The Trail Blazers Ball brought together activists, artists, scientists, and community leaders to celebrate those on the frontlines of environmental and social justice…we’re proud to stand with them in our shared mission to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places that connect us all.
April 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Quoting MLK, Sierra Club’s @benjealous.bsky.social asks us all to move beyond comfort to make change

“If you are comfortable in your coalition, your coalition is too small”

#Bioneers
March 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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While Trump and Musk are destroying the government programs American families rely on, Republicans in Congress are cheering them on while many Democrats are failing to put up a real fight.

They work for us, the American people, and it’s time for some answers.

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March 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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At a recent event, @sierraclub.org executive director @benjealous.bsky.social called for a more inclusive environmental movement. Addressing the extinction & climate crises we’re facing, he said, requires “uncomfortably large coalitions”—broad alliances across racial, cultural, & political divides.
Ben Jealous calls for ‘uncomfortably large coalitions’ for human and environmental well-being
The Sierra Club’s executive director drew connections between civil rights, economic disparities, and the environment while offering guidance on how to achieve community-level impact at a keynote Marc...
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March 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Trump's latest tariffs threaten the future of America's primary steel industry, says @benjealous.bsky.social @michigansierra.bsky.social @sierraclubpa.bsky.social.

⚡️We need domestic investments to support innovative & clean manufacturing alongside tariffs.⚡️
Trump's Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Threaten Manufacturing Hubs in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio
Responsible trade policy requires innovative investments in domestic manufacturing alongside tariffs
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March 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Trump's latest tariffs threaten the future of America's steel mills, says @sierraclub.org @benjealous.bsky.social @michigansierra.bsky.social @sierraclubpa.bsky.social.

📢 Good trade policy includes innovative investments in US manufacturing alongside tariffs. 📢

www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Trump's Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Threaten Manufacturing Hubs in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio
Responsible trade policy requires innovative investments in domestic manufacturing alongside tariffs
www.sierraclub.org
March 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Shutting down coal-fired power has already prevented 70k US deaths in the US, points out @benjealous.bsky.social of @sierraclub.org, speaking at @stanforddoerr.bsky.social. Toxins from coal burning and other bad practices kill w/o regard to skin color or income. Environmentalism welcomes everyone.
March 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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"Donald Trump’s playbook has always been to campaign like a populist and govern like an oligarch," @benjealous.bsky.social, the Sierra Club's executive director, writes in his latest column.
Trump’s America-Last Agenda Is a Knife in the Back of Working People
Communities will be more susceptible to climate-fueled disasters
www.sierraclub.org
March 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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BREAKING: @campaignlegal.org @ucsusa.bsky.social @jacl-national.bsky.social & Sierra Club have filed a lawsuit challenging Elon Musk and DOGE's unlawful & devastating funding & staffing cuts to the U.S. National Park Service & Forest Service www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
March 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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As Canada & Mexico tariffs go into effect, Sierra Club's @benjealous.bsky.social says the chaotic approach will hurt US workers & manufacturers.

“Trump’s belief that tariffs alone will help revitalize American manufacturing is simply not rooted in basic economics."

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March 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In Pasadena for the NAACP Image Awards

Proud to be here as the Sierra Club’s Angeles Chapter helps communities recover from fires. Tonight, I’m celebrating my godbrother Dave as he receives the NAACP President’s Award, continuing a legacy of justice his great-grandfather led over a century ago.
February 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
What has been good for the NFL is good for America. Inclusion works. The Rooney rule works. POTUS needs to stop messing with America’s formula for success.
February 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Watch @benjealous.bsky.social join Ari Melber on @thebeat.msnbc.com to discuss how Donald Trump's broken promises to help Americans are killing our jobs, hurting our families, and threatening our future.

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Ben Jealous joins Ari Melber on The Beat with Ari on MSNBC
YouTube video by SierraClub
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January 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
In Altadena, I stood where the Eaton Fire took lives, homes, and livelihoods. We are caretakers of this garden, and it’s on fire. As Black History Month begins, we’re reminded that environmental justice is racial justice. We must act now for a just, resilient future.

📸: Bo Hakala
February 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Donald Trump promised to fight for working Americans. Now he’s trying to pull back funding that’s created jobs, rebuilt infrastructure, and powered our future. Turning back on progress isn’t leadership—it’s an attack on working families.

www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Trump kicks off potentially messy fight over Biden’s infrastructure money
One of Trump's executive orders could imperil billions in funding for projects that states have already begun working on, some experts said.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The climate crisis threatens us all, and the US must lead the world by example: cutting deadly fossil fuel emissions to protect public health. Trump's decision to once again withdraw from the Paris climate agreement is a dereliction of duty.

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January 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today, we celebrate the birthday of my friend, mentor, and hero, Julian Bond. His wisdom and courage continue to guide so many of us.

Whenever I face a challenge, I ask myself, #WWJB—What Would Julian Bond Do? It’s a question that’ll never steer you wrong.

#HappyBirthdayJulianBond
January 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” – President Jimmy Carter
January 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Congestion pricing isn’t just about less traffic—it’s about protecting the health of working families. By cutting pollution, we’re reducing the risk of asthma, heart, and lung diseases that affect families while investing in the transit they rely on.
Sierra Club says it supports NYC congestion pricing toll
The Sierra Club says the benefits for congestion and pollution outweigh the concerns about cost.
www.cbsnews.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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🌟 Historic news! President Biden designated two new national monuments—Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument —protecting over 848,000 acres of ecologically & culturally significant lands! 🏜️🌲

Read more: bit.ly/3Pral7m
January 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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The White House today blocked the sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel citing national security concerns.

Sierra Club has also long cited human security concerns with this deal given Nippon's plans to lock in coal-based iron and steel production until at least 2050.
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January 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM