Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal

Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal

The Sunrise Movement is leaning into its roots in climate activism with a congressional endorsement of Saikat Chakrabarti, the former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and one of the architects of the landmark environmental legislation known as the Green New Deal.  The youth climate group shared its endorsement with The Intercept with early voting underway in California and less than a week to go before primary day. Chakra…

Sunrise Movement Endorses Saikat Chakrabarti in Key Congressional Race

The former AOC staffer is an at-times divisive figure known for provoking the political establishment. Sunrise argues he’s needed in Congress to take on Trump. The post Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal appeared first on The Intercept. Source