This is currently the longest government shutdown in US history. This moment is confusing and stressful, which is why I found the @SierraClub explainer to break down what this means, how it could affect our families, and why this matters in our fight to protect our environment, super helpful!

Since day one, Trump has worked to unravel protections for clean air and safe drinking water, cut funding for clean energy initiatives that lower utility rates and costs for families, and fired or forced out hundreds of thousands of federal workers and civil servants. Trump and Republicans in Congress are STILL holding our government hostage because they want to raise energy and healthcare costs to benefit their millionaire and billionaire friends. Read more about why this is happening & what a shutdown means for us from @SierraClub

What has the longest shutdown in US history meant for us? - Delays in social security nutritional assistance, & other social safety nets - Severe understaffing at national parks and forests - Disruptions and other and issues with air travel - Suspended food, water, and other health and safety inspections - Delays to disaster relief and other aid services Read from @SierraClub on why this is happening & what we can do!