Punishers of the Poor
Some politicians like higher energy prices because it forces Americans to use less energy and adopt a lower standard of living -- just what environmental extremists want. But high prices hit the poor hardest. For many families, affordable energy can mean the difference between life and death.
Politicians who oppose America from producing its own energy are waging a de facto war on the poor. Go here to see who our Alliance has named so far as "Punishers of the Poor."
Alliance leaders are charging that an "unhealthy alliance” of environmental extremists and left-wing politicians are behind a new "sham" commission on climate change and African Americans. More.
Join the rapidly growing army from coast-to-coast that is speaking out and against those who are forcing Americans to choose between food and fuel.
Extremist lawyers and radical environmentals are also waging this War on The Poor." Go here to see who we name as the nation's worst Energy Killers.
Sign & Give 'Em A Piece of Your Mind! Dear Congress: I am fed up with high prices caused by laws that deny consumers access to affordable American energy. We need a greater supply of energy from all of America's bountiful resources so that prices can drop. Quit playing politics and give Americans access to MORE AMERICAN ENERGY!
Sign & Give 'Em A Piece of Your Mind!
Dear Congress:
I am fed up with high prices caused by laws that deny consumers access to affordable American energy. We need a greater supply of energy from all of America's bountiful resources so that prices can drop. Quit playing politics and give Americans access to MORE AMERICAN ENERGY!
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Want to learn more about the moral imperative of stopping the War on the Poor? These two books by coalition leaders Roy Innis and Bishop Harry Jackson will give you many insights.
Sign the "Declaration of American Energy Independence" and join the call for for an end to America's dependence on foreign energy. Go here to sign.
The "Stop The War On the Poor" national campaign is a collaborative among the Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality, the High Impact Leadership Coalition and Americans for American Energy. Go here to learn more about this movement and its leaders.
Why do policies that encourage rising energy prices constitute a "War on the Poor?" Go here to read a recent speech by Roy Innis of CORE explaining why this is the case -- and why all Americans have a moral obligation to work to end this war.
What can government to do increase consumer access to supplies of affordable and reliable energy? There are many solutions being discussed now, both in and out of Congress. Go here to read about some of them and suggest your own.