John Paul Mejia shows that our planet is in good hands as the youth gets fully engaged in creating a climate movement that is based on justice and jobs.
John Paul Mejia speaks beyond his years.
Politics Done Right interviewed John Paul Mejia at Netroots Nation 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was young but wise beyond his year.
John Paul Mejia said that the Sunrise Movement is a movement to stop climate change and create millions of good-paying jobs in the process. Sunrise unites to make climate change an urgent priority all across America. They intend to end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives. They elect leaders who stand up for the health and well-being of all.
Mejia said that the youth movement is what it will take to move the climate debate forward. The 12 principles of the movement say it all.
- We are a movement to stop climate change and create millions of good-paying jobs in the process.
- We grow our power through talking to our communities.
- We are people from all paths of life.
- We are nonviolent in word and deed.
- We tell our stories, and we honor each other’s stories.
- We ask for help, and we give what we can.
- We take initiative.
- We embrace experimentation, and we learn together.
- We take care of ourselves, each other, and our shared home.
- We unite with other movements for change.
- We fight for the liberation of all people.
- We shine bright.
Watch the entire interview. It is well worth it.