On November 8, US voters will elect leaders at nearly all levels of government who will make life-or-death decisions on issues that will impact us now and for generations to come. As families around the world face accelerating threats from climate change, conflict, racial and gender discrimination, and oppressive governments attacking reproductive rights, this is a moment that we must all rise to meet — together.
Will you pledge to vote in the November election and to vote for leaders who will be champions of a more equal future?What's at stake in the midterms?
- Climate Justice: The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It is an existential threat to every single person in the world, though its effects are disproportionately felt by the poorest and most marginalized among us. We need leaders who will stand up to the fossil fuel industry, invest in a green energy future, and make good on climate commitments to the global community.
- Reproductive Rights and Gender Justice: As the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision demonstrated, we are once again having to fight for the most basic rights for women and gender-diverse individuals: abortion. Abortion must be safe and accessible, so that those people who seek to terminate a pregnancy—for whatever reason—may do so without jeopardizing their life, health, or wellbeing. We must elect leaders who will take immediate steps to protect these fundamental rights.
- Racial Justice: The United States was founded upon white supremacy that persists in our institutions to this day. These inequalities can affect Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) through wage gaps, decreased investment in communities of color—like the recent completely avoidable water crisis in Jackson, Miss. —lack of access to affordable housing and health care, and racist immigration policies. We must elect leaders who are not afraid to call out racism where it exists and uphold racial justice.
- Income Equality: Right now, families across the United States are struggling to make ends meet, as the costs for everyday essentials have increased across the board. Simultaneously, we are witnessing the outrageous gains in wealth by the billionaire class since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
