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The Jackson Water Crisis Proved Again that Environmental Justice is Racial Justice

November 28, 2022

By Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.

Let’s call it what it is: Generations of environmental racism. It’s time for voters to demand lawmakers prioritize a baseline of clean water, proper sanitation and clean air for all families no matter their ZIP code.

Let’s Keep Each Other Safe by Banding Together for a National Day of Action, Oct. 22

October 19, 2020

By Nissa Tzun

We all deserve to live in a country where we are safe in our homes, at our places of work, and all the places in between. But for a long…

Marching 230 miles to the steps of the Supreme Court, reminding America #HomeIsHere

November 11, 2019

By Cristina Rayas

On Sunday, more than 160 Dreamers and allies arrived in Washington, D.C., after marching 230 miles starting in New York. Step by step, their journey reminds all of us that…

In latest battle in ‘war on the poor’ Las Vegas council takes aim at homeless

November 8, 2019

By Nissa Tzun

On November 6, 2019, the Las Vegas City Council held a meeting to discuss and vote on Ordinance 2019-36, sponsored by Mayor Carolyn Goodman. This ordinance targets anyone camping or…

The Cards We’re Dealt

October 3, 2019

By Jamal Meneide

UNO is, at its core, an individualist game. I mean, it’s in the name after all: one. One person alone can win. To do so, you have to actively worsen…

Our Voices Unite in Washington, Reminding Congress #Not1Dollar for ICE

September 15, 2019

By Cristina Rayas

#NOT1DOLLAR means no more money to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). What we, the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM and FIRM Action),…

How The Gig Economy is Changing Work As We Know It

August 23, 2019

By Catherine Bugayong

As the gig economy continues to grow, how has it changed the way we think of work, the economy, and laborers? In this episode of “A Living Wage,” Catherine Bugayong…

How Community Organizing Helped Me Branch Out While Staying Grounded in My Roots

August 22, 2019

By Jamal Meneide

We all want to see our communities grow into places where all families can thrive. Correia’s reflections reveal how his experience with community engagement and organizing can result in environmental justice and overall powerful change.

My Family’s Curse

August 1, 2019

By Jamal Meneide

When thinking about the American dream, we often believes that merit in equals results out—if you work hard enough, you deserve what you get. But is that always the case?…

Real Families Need Real Food Assistance

July 29, 2019

By Center for Community Change

The Trump administration is proposing a new cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, that would leave more than 3 million people without enough food to eat.  These…

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