The climate myth Democrats can’t quit
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happened: Democratic politicians who once talked about climate change as the defining crisis of our time now barely mention it at all. The phrase has begun disappearing from their speeches, social media posts, and podcast […]
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ClimateThe climate myth Democrats can’t quitWhy staying quiet isn’t helping.by Kate YoderJun 16, 2026, 11:30 AM UTCShareGiftA person hoists a poster in front of the US Capitol at a climate protest in Washington, DC. Eva Hambach/AFP/Getty ImagesKate Yoder is a staff writer at Grist.This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happened: Democratic politicians who once talked about climate change as the defining crisis of our time now barely mention it at all. The phrase has begun disappearing from their speeches, social media posts, and podcast appearances.
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