Tomorrow night we will livestream a historic Rally for a Livable Future with political leaders, activists, musicians, and organizers who are committed to passing a Green New Deal. Sign up to join us at http://edmarkey.us/rally  and learn about our incredible guests below.
. @AyannaPressley is our fearless Congresswoman from MA7. She is an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal and is fighting to bring justice to the Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities that are at the frontlines of the climate crisis.
. @RoKhanna is a stalwart progressive, a champion of the Green New Deal, and a fearless partner. He is fighting in the House to unleash a clean energy revolution, save our planet, and rebuild our country with justice.
. @MondaireJones won the NY17 primary and will enter the House in 2021 as a part of the most diverse and progressive Congress in US history. Together we are working to build a just, equitable, and sustainable world for all people.
. @JulieOliverTX is running to flip TX25 blue and deliver social, racial, economic, and environmental justice to all people. In the House she will be key to our fight to pass a Green New Deal, save our planet, and create a livable future.
. @SiegelForTexas is a civil rights lawyer and former public school teacher running to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. He is fighting for bold, climate action to save our planet while creating millions of new, good-paying union jobs.
.@Bradshaw2020 grew up within walking distance of a Superfund site in Memphis and saw firsthand the deadly impacts of environmental injustice. She has spent her career fighting to guarantee clean and air water for all people, and is running for Senate to continue that fight.
. @JamaalBowmanNY is a middle school principal and the newest representative for NY16. He won as an insurgent primary challenger by championing climate justice, Medicare for All, and the defining issues of our time. Together, we will win a Green New Deal.
. @EvanWeber is the co-founder and political director of the @SunriseMvmt, a youth-led organization fighting to stop the climate crisis and pass a Green New Deal. Evan is a bold leader organizing to elect climate champions up and down the ballot.
. @lakestreetdive is a Boston-based band writing the soundtrack to our movement and organizing for climate action. We are very grateful to have them rally alongside us.
. @JamesTaylor_com, singer-songwriter and guitarist, is another incredible Massachusetts artist. I am thrilled to have the company of James and his wife Kim, who was the director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
. @billmckibben is an original climate champion, fearless environmentalist, author, and head of the climate activist group @350. His years of leadership in the climate movement have been invaluable.
Dr. @AyanaEliza Johnson is the co-author of the Blue New Deal, a roadmap to protect our oceans and coastal communities and deliver climate justice. She is a marine biologist, climate policy expert, the CEO of @oceancollectiv, and a dear friend.
. @rweingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, is fighting to ensure that everyone in our communities has the right to a living wage, good public education, and quality health care. The labor movement is a crucial partner in our fight for a livable future.
. @T_Sittenfeld is the senior vice president of government affairs for @LCVoters. She knows that we must vote like our lives depend on it this election—because a livable planet is at stake.
2020 is our chance to not only get Trump out, but to elect working-class and environmental champions at every level of our government—and @rozacalderon, former Congressional candidate and executive director of @FutureGenPAC, is mobilizing young people for this fight.
Muriel Reid is an 18 year old climate activist from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. She has witnessed the impacts of the climate crisis firsthand as the winters in Alaska get warmer and is fighting for intersectional climate action.
Young people are at the forefront of our movement for justice. @ZanageeArtis is a student at Brown and co-founder of @ThisIsZeroHour. He is joining us to help rally young people to get out the vote and organize for climate justice in their communities.
. @JonahGottlieb is a teen and the co-founder and executive youth director at the @theNCC, where he organizes to empower young people and fight for critical issues like gun safety, LGBTQ+ rights, and the environment.
. @OliviaGieger is a student at Amherst College and a fellow with our campaign. She is an organizer and a strong voice for climate justice in Massachusetts and we are incredibly grateful for the work she has done to power our movement.
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