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Food & Water Action Endorses Kristen Gonzalez for New York State Senate District 59

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Food & Water Action, the political and lobbying arm of the national advocacy organization Food & Water Watch, is endorsing community organizer Kristen Gonzalez for New York State Senate District 59.

Running in a newly drawn district inclusive of some of the city’s most polluted neighborhoods including Astoria, Queens, Gonzalez is a committed climate champion. She brings a decade-long track record of organizing in the communities she hopes to represent coupled with a detailed climate platform to move New York off fossil fuels.

Food & Water Action Senior New York Organizer Laura Shindell issued the following statement:

“When we won the fight to stop the dirty Astoria NRG fracked gas plant last year, Kristen Gonzalez was at our side. And as we demand action of Albany leadership to pass the Build Public Renewables Act, Kristen Gonzalez is at the helm. Gonzalez is a strong leader with bold vision and the fight to bring about needed change in Albany. We are proud to endorse climate champion Kristen Gonzalez for State Senate District 59.”

Contact: Sam Bernhardt, [email protected]

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Food & Water Action Endorses Donna Edwards for Congress in Maryland

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The national environmental advocacy group Food & Water Action is endorsing Donna Edwards for Congress in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

Food & Water Action Political Director Sam Bernhardt issued the following statement:

“Donna Edwards has a proven track record of Congressional climate leadership. As a member of Congress, Edwards fought to prevent fracking on federal lands and get lead out of drinking water. As the conservative majority Supreme Court systematically dismantles federal protections, Congressional leadership is becoming more essential by the day. Edwards is the progressive leader we need to drive bold climate policies through Congress.”

Food & Water Action, the political and lobbying arm of the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch, mobilizes people to build political power to move bold and uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water and climate problems of our time. We work to protect people’s health, communities and democracy from the destructive power of powerful economic interests.

Contact: Seth Gladstone – [email protected]

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Food & Water Action Endorsed Sarahana Shrestha Ousts 23-Year Industry-Backed Incumbent in NY Hudson Valley Assembly Race

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Last night, Food & Water Action endorsed candidate Sarahana Shrestha won her Democratic primary election for state assembly (AD-103) in the Hudson Valley. Her primary opponent, Kevin Cahill, had been in power for 23 years, taking thousands of dollars in fossil fuel industry campaign donations, and standing as a roadblock to progressive climate policies in Albany.

Sarahana is a staunch supporter of the All-Electric Building Act, Build Public Renewables Act, and a moratorium on fossil fuel powered cryptomining, all of which Speaker Heastie killed last session despite overwhelming public support. A progressive wave of climate activists, led by Sarahana is coming to Albany, ready to listen to the people, not deep pocketed fossil fuel industry lobbyists.

Food & Water Action Hudson Valley Organizer Emily Skydel issued the following statement:

“Speaker Heastie, this is what happens when you don’t pass climate bills. When Heastie killed the All-Electric Building Act, we mobilized. We’ve doorknocked and phonebanked with Sarahana and know full well that she is the progressive climate champion we need in Albany. With only a handful of years remaining to meet our state climate goals, we need to get serious about moving off fossil fuels — Sarahana is helping lead the movement to make it happen.

“The Hudson Valley said no to Danskammer’s fossil fuel power plant scheme last year. This year, we’re taking it one step further and bringing our local climate activism to the state level. We are proud to stand with Sarahana in her fight for a bolder, more progressive New York State Assembly. We’ll be fighting alongside her in November to ensure Speaker Heastie has his directive set on day one of next year’s legislative cycle: climate can’t wait.”

Contact: Phoebe Galt, [email protected]

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National Environmental Group Endorses David Segal for Congress

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The national environmental advocacy group Food & Water Action is endorsing former State Representative David Segal in his run for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.

Food & Water Action Political Director Sam Bernhardt issued the following statement:

“David Segal has the track record, the depth of knowledge, and the passion needed to be a climate leader in Congress. As a Providence Council Member and Rhode Island State Representative, David has fought for Renewable Portfolio Standards and stood against fossil fuel infrastructure. We look forward to working with him to pass ambitious climate legislation in Congress.”

Food & Water Action, the political and lobbying arm of the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch, mobilizes people to build political power to move bold and uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water and climate problems of our time. We work to protect people’s health, communities and democracy from the destructive power of powerful economic interests.

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National Environmental Group Endorses Jamaal Bowman

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The national environmental advocacy group Food & Water Action is endorsing Representative Jamaal Bowman in his reelection campaign for New York’s 16th Congressional District.

Food & Water Action Political Director Sam Bernhardt issued the following statement:

“We were proud to endorse Jamaal Bowman in his 2020 campaign. Bowman’s passionate advocacy in DC has only confirmed what we already knew: he is a climate leader who must be sent back to Congress this year. We look forward to continuing to work with Representative Bowman to ensure we pass meaningful climate legislation.”

Food & Water Action, the political and lobbying arm of the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch, mobilizes people to build political power to move bold and uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water and climate problems of our time. We work to protect people’s health, communities and democracy from the destructive power of powerful economic interests.

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Iowa Democratic Party Ratifies Bold Platform Opposed to Carbon Capture, Pipelines, Factory Farms

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On Saturday, the Iowa Democratic Party voted to ratify a new party platform, taking a bold stance against carbon capture, pipelines and factory farms.

Polling in March by Food & Water Action found that 73% of Iowa voters (including 78% of Democrats) would be less likely to vote for a candidate that supported eminent domain for the carbon pipelines proposed across the state. With Saturday’s platform vote, Iowa Democrats became the first confirmed state party in the nation to formally oppose carbon capture and its associated carbon pipelines.

While many party activists met in Des Moines, over 50 Iowans gathered in Ames on Saturday, giving two hours of testimony at a People’s Hearing against the expanding factory farm crisis plaguing the state. 2019 polling found that nearly two-thirds of Iowa voters stand behind legislation to stop factory farm expansion, but absent state legislative action on the issue, Iowa continues to see rampant growth of the destructive industry. From 1982-2017, Iowa lost nearly 90% of its hog farms, while nearly 10,000 factory farms have moved in, taxing local economies, water supplies, public health, and the climate. With Saturday’s platform vote, Iowa Democrats once again threw their weight behind a moratorium on factory farm construction and expansion.

Food & Water Action Senior Iowa Organizer John Aspray issued the following statement:

“The Iowa Democratic Party has adopted a bold platform reflecting many of the demands coming from their constituents who want meaningful change. Iowans know that our land, air and water are worth more to us than the empty promises of prosperity offered by Big Ag and Big Energy. Our state is more than a dumping ground for factory farm manure and a corridor for pipelines to pass through.

“At the grassroots level, Iowa Democrats are taking a stand against the corporate abuses that have run rampant in our state for too long. We urge Democratic candidates and elected officials  to follow suit. With midterm elections right around the corner, we look forward to ushering in a new wave of elected officials that stand up to carbon pipelines and the extractive corporate agriculture industry.”

Contact: Phoebe Galt, [email protected]

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