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DNC snubs progressive climate activists again

There are more big bank executives on the Democratic platform drafting committee than there are climate activists.

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Emily Atkin
Jun 23, 2020
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Were you hoping for a really bold, progressive climate platform from the Democratic Party this year? Perhaps something that looks like the DNC Climate and Environment Council’s 14-page proposal released earlier this month, which closely resembles Senator Bernie Sanders’ version of the Green New Deal?

You might want to hold your breath.

Yesterday, Democrat…

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