Ben Jealous

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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

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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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...

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.

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

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

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. 📢

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Ben Jealous speaking at a podium at Stanford

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.

Trump’s America-Last Agenda Is a Knife in the Back of Working People Communities will be more susceptible to climate-fueled disasters

"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.

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...

In response, Ben Jealous, Executive Director at the Sierra Club, issued the following statement: “President Trump’s belief that tariffs alone will help revitalize American manufacturing is simply not rooted in basic economics. What’s more, his chaotic approach to tariffs, wielding them for objectives like border security or to encroach on Canadian sovereignty, undermines their legitimate use as a tool for responsible trade policy. A strategic approach to using tariffs to reinvigorate U.S. industry would include strong domestic investments in manufacturing and the clean energy economy, ensuring trade partners abide by the same high environmental and labor standards as American companies, and plans to continue sourcing critical materials that we don’t make enough of, like aluminum for cars and solar panels, from our closest allies.”

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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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.

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.

YouTube video by SierraClub Ben Jealous joins Ari Melber on The Beat with Ari on MSNBC

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 Visits Pasadena/Altadena in the Wake of the Eaton Fire Ben Jealous, executive director of the Sierra Club, visited Pasadena/Altadena on Wednesday, January 29, to witness the devastating destruction caused by the Eat

@sierraclub.org executive director @benjealous.bsky.social visited CA fired victims earlier this week.

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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

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.

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.

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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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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

“Love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” – President Jimmy Carter

Sierra Club says it supports NYC congestion pricing toll The Sierra Club says the benefits for congestion and pollution outweigh the concerns about cost.

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.

🌟 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! 🏜️🌲

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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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