Supporting a democratic future

​by Laurel Hargis

Hello, fellow members of the Clallam County Democrats. My name is Laurel Hargis. 
I’ve heard a lot of concern expressed among us about the lack of politically engaged young people, and how we might encourage them to become more involved. I wonder how many of you know about the Sunrise Movement organization? 

The Sunrise Movement is a national youth organization started in 2017 to fight for climate change legislation. A driving force behind the creation of the Green New Deal, the group has evolved to fight more broadly on issues important to us all. 

I have been a supporter of the Sunrise Movement since their inception, and I encourage my fellow CC Dems to consider doing so as well. 
The group is seasoned, savvy, and well organized. Because they have done so much and have been so courageous we should get behind them! 

Unfortunately, when members of the movement showed up at Chuck Schumer’s office before the critical CR vote, not only did he and his staff decline to speak with them, but they had them arrested. I ask how does this kind of response encourage youth engagement and what message does this send them?  

Please check out the Sunrise Movement website at https://www.sunrisemovement.org/  to learn more about the group, and consider becoming a supporter.