Fight Climate Change

This Is the Only Earth We Get

I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio—less than a mile from the shores of Lake Erie. Every summer, we’d head down to the lake to swim. The water was warm, the sun was shining, and those days felt endless. We didn’t think much about pollution or water levels or air quality. We just knew it was ours—beautiful, big, and free.

Those were happy days.

Now, I wonder: Will my kids and grandkids (someday) have the same chance?

I’m running for Congress because I believe we have a sacred responsibility to care for creation—to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we share. That’s not just a political issue. It’s a moral one.

Climate change is real. It’s already affecting our lives. Wildfires. Floods. Droughts. Record heat. And it’s always the most vulnerable people—seniors, kids, low-income families—who get hit first and worst.

But instead of taking bold action, too many politicians do nothing. Or worse, they take money from oil companies and polluters while pretending the crisis isn’t real.

That’s not leadership. That’s failure.

Here’s what I believe:

• We must invest in clean energy—like wind and solar—that creates good-paying jobs and keeps our air clean.

• We should protect our land and water—especially here in Arkansas, where the beauty of our rivers, forests, and trails is part of who we are.

• We need real, bold action on climate—with strong goals, smart policies, and the courage to stand up to big polluters.

Some people worry that tackling climate change will hurt the economy. But the truth is, it’s already costing us. In damaged crops. In expensive disasters. In rising utility bills. Climate action isn’t just about avoiding harm—it’s about building something better.

We can power our homes with clean energy. We can grow our economy with green jobs. We can protect the Earth without giving up what we love about our way of life.

As a person of faith, I believe stewardship is one of our most important callings. That means passing on a world that’s safe, healthy, and whole. It means making choices today that show love for future generations.

We don’t get a second Earth. And we don’t get to delay this work.

When I think back to those carefree days swimming in Lake Erie, I don’t just feel nostalgia. I feel responsibility. That lake shaped my childhood. Now I want to help shape a future where your kids and mine can swim, hike, breathe, and explore without fear.

This is the only Earth we get. Let’s take care of it—together.