An early-season heat wave has struck the Western U.S., leading to extreme heat warnings from Friday to late Saturday, with southern Nevada experiencing triple-digit temperatures and Death Valley forecasted to exceed 115 degrees. This intense heat, arriving weeks before summer, has amplified the urgency of More Perfect Union’s billboard campaign, which critiques layoffs and budget cuts affecting America’s national parks.
Shakir, a representative from More Perfect Union, emphasized the need for tailored messaging that highlights the real impact of such cuts, especially in light of the approaching peak summer tourism season. Abigail Wines, acting deputy superintendent of Death Valley National Park, stated that park staff are actively working to ensure visitor safety amid the heat, urging individuals to check weather conditions and equip themselves with essentials like water and sunscreen.
The campaign aims to spotlight the controversial initiatives of DOGE and the Trump administration’s significant federal funding reductions. By leveraging the broad bipartisan support for national parks—as indicated by a recent Pew Research poll showing 76% favorability—the organization seeks to spark debate within politically diverse communities. Many billboard placements target areas with high Trump voter concentrations, showing how widely appreciated national parks can serve as a common ground for criticism against DOGE’s actions.
The long-term repercussions of National Park Service budget cuts are yet to unfold as summer approaches, but the message from More Perfect Union is clear—they believe these reductions have gone too far and require public attention and action.
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