Opposing the “Beautiful” Bill:
Defending the Land + Each Other
Recently, Donald Trump proposed what he calls a “beautiful bill”—a dangerous piece of legislation that threatens to gut environmental protections, fast-track fossil fuel projects, and silence climate justice efforts under the guise of “energy dominance.” Puke!
This directly affects Oregon, the West Coast, and many of the forests, coastlines, and mountain trails we’ve explored together through Your Nature Network. Places like the Mount Hood National Forest, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Oregon Coast—spaces where we’ve gathered, healed, and grown—are all under threat.
Let’s be clear: this land was stolen from Indigenous peoples, and the so-called "America" we live in was built on the backs of enslaved African people. The “beautiful bill” continues this violent legacy—undermining Indigenous sovereignty, accelerating ecological destruction, and deepening harm to Black and Brown communities.
Here’s what this means for us:
Our access to clean, safe outdoor spaces is under attack.
The bill accelerates climate change, disproportionately harming the very communities we aim to serve.
It deepens the harm against Indigenous nations and disrespects Black liberation struggles, both rooted in resistance to systemic exploitation.
It ignores the deep wisdom of ecological interconnection that guides everything we do.
How We Resist:
Speak out through Oregon Wild: Contact your representatives and join campaigns to protect Oregon’s public lands and ecosystems. This form makes it super easy.
Care for yourself and each other: These times are heavy—grief is natural. Make space for rest, reflection, and reconnection with the land and your people.
Ground in community: Attend or volunteer for local hikes, book clubs, or workshops with Your Nature Network. Showing up—together—is an act of resistance.
Support Land Back: Real solidarity means returning land to Indigenous stewardship. Support organizations like Seeding Sovereignty, Indigenous Environmental Network, and regional land rematriation efforts.
We believe a different kind of world is possible—one rooted in truth, care, and collective liberation. Let’s rise together to protect what matters most.
In solidarity and soil,
Your Nature Network
