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Bernie Sanders backs climate activist in close Michigan congressional primary

The Guardian · May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Will Lawrence, an outspoken opponent of AI data centers, is running in swing district where three mega complexes loom. A prominent environmental organizer calling for a nationwide moratorium on data centers as he runs for the Democratic nomination in a swing Michigan congressional district has secured an endorsement from Bernie Sanders.Will Lawrence, co-founder of the youth-led Sunrise Movement climate justice group, was a key figure behind the campaign for a Green New Deal to battle economic and racial injustice while also fighting climate change. Continue reading...

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