Trey Pollard trey.pollard@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Sierra Club released the following statement after the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened by the sickening, hate-fueled violence in Pittsburgh today, and are in solidarity with the Jewish community and all those who have had their lives touched by this despicable act of terrorism.
“This anti-Semitic act is sadly just the latest attack that has targeted people in this country based on their race, their identity, or their religion, all while many elected officials and public figures, from the White House and beyond, have promoted and condoned hateful, divisive rhetoric and actions. There is no place for this violence and hatred. We join communities and our partners and allies across the country in sorrow for the victims of this attack as we commit to equity and justice for all people.”
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