Levanta Tu Voz

May 2025 California’s rising fuel prices are more than just a number at the pump—they represent a double burden for Latino communities, both on the job and in daily life. For hardworking people in industries like agriculture, construction, and transportation…

May 2025 California’s ambitious green energy goals promise to drive economic growth while protecting our environment. Instead, the gap between the state’s lofty goals and its ability to achieve them is widening, placing significant strain on California’s energy infrastructure and…

October 2023 I Invited the LA Times Into My Community, But Our Stories Are Still Distorted And Ignored When the Los Angeles Times writes about energy policy, its writers often express skepticism, if not contempt, of the oil industry. The…

September 2024 New Digital Campaign Highlights Latinos’ Concerns With California’s Energy Policies A new digital advertising campaign from Levanta Tu Voz, an initiative of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), calls attention to the concerns many Latinos have with California’s…

March 2025 Why Are California Gas Prices So High? If you’ve ever filled up your tank in California, you know how high California gas prices can be as you watch your hard-earned money disappear at the pump. And for the…

April 2025 The Cost of Sustainability in California​ While sustainability is essential, it cannot come at the expense of affordability. California’s all-electric push is designed to phase out gas-powered appliances, vehicles, and infrastructure in favor of electricity. But with California electricity…