Join us in in protecting our Earth and holding accountable those who threaten its well-being.
Knowledge is power. How may we partake in oversight of polluters and ensure environmental justice if not for some level of government transparency? The most pressing call to action right now in New Jersey is for Governor Murphy to uphold transparency in government, by VETOing the harmful S2930/A4045 which would gut the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Call 609-292-6000, Text 732-605-5445 and Send NJ’s Governor this Waterspirit inspired letter, and pass it on. (Visit our Calls to Action for more ways to support sacred water and a livable future in this region!) The Governor has not yet taken action, has not indicated what he will do -veto or sign-and the clarion call is echoing across media: this bad bill shall not pass.
We have a moral obligation to protect Earth and preserve its sacred natural resources. The desecration of our lands, waters, and air by polluters driven by greed is a violation of the sacred trust we hold with the Earth and future generations.
Of note on the subject of broad transparency toward environmental justice is last Thursday, Senate Budget Chairperson Senator Whitehouse (RI) and House Oversight and Accountability ranking member Representative Raskin (MD) referred their findings of decades long disinformation campaign by big polluters to the Department of Justice via Attorney General Garland. While we must focus on prevention, we must simultaneously support the need for polluters to pay to clean up the mess they knowingly made, which is being inherited by current and future generations of young people.
Embracing truth, even when it is uncomfortable, allows us to learn from mistakes, and evolve into our best selves. Only through facing reality with honesty and courage may we truly progress and reach our full potential. What would it be like if state budgets were prioritized by morality?
Join us as we work to preserve and enhance transparency and environmental justice in New Jersey & beyond! Take Action Today