#DayAgainstDenial Actions Happening Across the U.S. To Protest Trump Cabinet Picks
Senators across the country should brace for crowds outside their offices today (January 9) as people rally behind the #DayAgainstDenial. The name stems from President-elect Donald Trump’s climate-denying cabinet choices, whom people are calling on their representatives to reject.
Trump’s nominee for secretary of state is former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson. Though he recently left the post to meet Senate ethics requirements, his 40-year career at Exxon is likely to influence his time in the administration. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, whom Trump has chosen to lead the Department of Energy, sits on the board of Energy Transfer Partners, the developer behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. Scott Pruitt, an anti-immigration, anti-Obamacare climate denier will likely be in charge of the EPA.
All of their positions depend on Senate confirmation, which today’s actions are trying to impede. “The climate is changing, and anyone who denies this shouldn't be in the White House cabinet,” the campaign’s site reads. “It's up to the Senate to stop these nominations—and up to us to show up in person to tell our Senators to fight Trump's Climate Denial Cabinet.”
Actions from Hawaii to Maine are scheduled to occur. Below is a recap from U.S. cities that have begun their protests. Follow #DayAgainstDenial to see more.
Boston
Starting rally at Boston common #dayagainstdenial #speakupcharlie against cabinet candidates! pic.twitter.com/jqtWMXEzqg
— Susan Redlich (@confiable) January 9, 2017
Boston #DayAgainstDenial: Protect people & the planet, not corporations. #ExxonKnew #PollutersOut #SpeakUpCharlie pic.twitter.com/XoocbdTMs3
— Corp Accountability (@StopCorpAbuse) January 9, 2017
Doral, Florida
#rejectRex #DayAgainstDenial https://t.co/INpVbH6J1m
— Boa Jean Register (@BoaRegister) January 9, 2017
Philadelphia
We're here fighting #ClimateChange on #DayAgainstDenial pic.twitter.com/yXlKDVTG2d
— 350 Philadelphia (@350philly) January 9, 2017
#DayAgainstDenial Great gathering in Philly today with great people! @350philly thanks for leading! pic.twitter.com/zPsGkN81eR
— Philadelphia PSR (@PhilaPSR) January 9, 2017
Newark, New Jersey
This is how you say no to Trump climate denial. On the streets #NewarkNJ for #DayAgainstDenial. Excellent turnout despite freezing temp. pic.twitter.com/RfWTbbCaVd
— Suzanne Trimel (@STrimel) January 9, 2017
Denver
Protest in front of Senator Michael Bennet's office, Denver. #dayagainstdenial pic.twitter.com/g0toPz1Ni8
— Syrenka (@KarenFAlexander) January 9, 2017
New York City
get out in the streets! @SenSchumer @SenGillibrand #DayAgainstDenial #TheResistance #nyc #anthropocene #notmypresident #ClimateChangeIsReal pic.twitter.com/0o3tZZtg9V
— LOOSE MEDICINE (@loosemeds) January 9, 2017
Metairie, Louisiana
Told @BillCassidy's staff that LA needs action on climate. & that #Tillerson #Pruitt #Perry need to gtfo. #DayAgainstDenial pic.twitter.com/KLvh6qdkAc
— Taylor Billings (@taylorbillingz) January 9, 2017
Burlington, Vermont
Trump's cabinet, HELL NO! Climate-deniers have GOT TO GO! #DayAgainstDenial #Earth2Trump #StopTrump - #Burlington, #VT pic.twitter.com/1xzIsGcFdc
— Mark Fitzgerald (@MarkFitz819) January 9, 2017
Louisville, Kentucky
Signs and faces at Louisville's so-called #DayAgainstDenial rally. Story to come. pic.twitter.com/Ibw46MPf4l
— James Bruggers (@jbruggers) January 9, 2017