), right, are the sponsors of the Green New Deal resolution. Last week, Penn said, the senator’s Kentucky director offered to meet with the group, but the students declined. When the group returned Thursday, she said, the students and the director met in person to discuss their concerns. “They decided to come to D.C. because they were told by staff at his office in Kentucky that he’s here this week. On Tuesday, more than 70 protests and sit-ins are scheduled at congressional offices around the country, where young activists will ask their representatives to support the Green New Deal.

Source: Washington Post February 25, 2019 21:00 UTC