Why Democrats stopped talking about climate
William Lawrence is a Democrat running to represent Michigan’s Lansing-area Seventh Congressional District with a campaign that largely focuses on data centers and affordability. It’s not an unusual story in 2026 — but not long ago, Lawrence was cutting his teeth in progressive politics as a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, primarily focused on organizing […]
Michigan Democratic congressional candidate Will Lawrence, once a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, has shifted his focus from climate activism to housing advocacy in his home state. In a recent interview, Lawrence discussed how the climate crisis has taken a backseat to more immediate issues that resonate with voters. He believes that Democrats are now discussing climate change less because of the pandemic's impact and the urgency of other pressing concerns, such as housing and economic security.
Lawrence argues that addressing these immediate issues will help build support for larger, long-term solutions like combating climate change.
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