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@BenjiBacker

Environmentalist rooted in markets and innovation. President & founder /. alum. WI sports fan. Iced tea enthusiast.

Appleton, WI/Seattle, WA
Joined July 2010

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 14

    Conservatives have an important voice to bring to the table on climate change — and cross-ideological conversation is more important than ever. My latest interview with NBC and discusses it in depth.

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  2. Make Environmentalism About Protecting the Environment Again

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  3. “The election isn’t over”

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    “Stop trying to come up with false solutions just to fit your political agenda and then say you accomplished something.” President joins & ’s to talk climate action.

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    11 hours ago

    Although 2020 has been an odd year for us all, it also marked a special anniversary for us at PERC—40 years of . We’re incredibly thankful for all of the bright minds who have helped make PERC what it is today. Cheers to 40 years and 40 more!

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  6. Just because something promises it will reduce X emissions by X date doesn’t mean there’s any truth to it. We need to be more realistic in finding climate solutions that don’t just say appealing things, but actually reduce emissions.

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    So great to meet you ! Thanks for carrying a conversation every American should take part of.

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  8. Nov 23

    If we're working with China to *hold them accountable* for their horrific actions on climate change, COVID, and human rights violations...wonderful. If we're working with China and refusing to hold them accountable, that's unacceptable.

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    More women than ever will serve in the next Congress — and a record number of them are Republican.

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  10. Nov 23

    Everyone wants answers on climate change, but we need a more pragmatic approach than what we’ve seen so far. It was wonderful to join with & in Atlanta to discuss how to best move forward.

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    Nov 23

    It's time to bring total transparency to education. Articles and interviews from teachers without union or academic censorship, straight to the parents and voters that need it most. Follow us as we launch into the future of the classroom. Welcome to The Chalkboard Review!

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    Nov 23

    is hiring three Regional Coordinators with 1 yr exp to manage the midwest, southern, and western regions and build relationships with activists! Each coordinator will work in a from their region. Apply here:

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  13. Nov 21

    Wonderful and mature comment from our Christian legal advisor to the President during a “pro-democracy” legal battle. Thank you for your heroic leadership, Jenna!

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  14. Nov 21

    Wonderful time giving back to conservation at the Arizona Celebrity Wingshoot on behalf of Wildlife for Tomorrow. is grateful for the work hunting and angling communities do for conservation and the environment!

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  15. Nov 21

    If we want to solve climate change, we must work with coal communities...instead of always being pitted against them. After all, coal communities aren’t the enemy—carbon emissions are the enemy. Incredibly important piece from .

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  16. Nov 20

    Yeah Friday nights are FUN in 2020. We just scroll on Twitter for hours and like random posts to take the edge off a little bit

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  17. Nov 20

    In a world of Marjorie Green’s and Ilhan Omar’s, be an effective Congressperson no one has ever heard of

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  18. Nov 20

    Arizona is a critical state for climate leadership and we need more voices pushing for sensible, market-based action. Thankful for , , and ’s entire AZ chapter. Excited for what’s to come!

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  19. Nov 19

    I believe in America...and I believe in a prosperous American future. If you believe the same, it’s time to stand in solidarity with integrity, steadfast morals, and forward-looking ideas.

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  20. Nov 19

    The days of people like Kurt Schlichter—and their accompanying disgusting bot accounts—are almost over. It must be hard to grapple with. Best wishes, man! Good luck to your future endeavor of irrelevancy.

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  21. Nov 19

    Some ***wonderful*** comments here, mostly from actual bots. But for reference, I’ve dedicated the past 12 years of my life to conservatism. Don’t come at me with the attacks on saying I’m a “lifelong” conservative.

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