The Secretary of the Interior just stood in front of a room full of BlackRock executives and called Americans who fight for public lands "financially illiterate."
The outdoor recreation economy generated $1.3 trillion last year. 5.2 million jobs. The entire oil and gas extraction industry employs 150,000. That's less than 3 percent.
Hardrock mining companies have taken $300 billion in minerals from your public lands since 1872 and paid zero in royalties. Zero.
An administration that demands NATO allies and drug companies pay their fair share lets corporations loot American land for free.
Doug Burgum thinks you're too stupid to understand money. Show him you understand it better than he does.
Call your senators at (202) 224-3121. Tell them to oppose Steve Pearce as BLM Director. Then share this post.