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Audio: Bill McKibben on the Climate Movements that Give him Hope
In this 11/27/18 Mongabay newscast, Bill McKibben talks about where he finds hope in the current climate change landscape. McKibben highlights grassroots movements such as
Tim DeChristopher on State of the “Necessity” Defense
Tim DeChristopher is interviewed about climate activism and use of the “necessity” defense in a recent WIRED article “Pipeline Vandals are Reinventing Climate Activism.” Just
“Americans Who Tell The Truth Through Law” Artist Shares Stories of Democracy, Dissent
Brandeis School of Law has posted some nice website coverage about AWTT program there on October 30. Attendees included both members of the Lousiville, KY
Juliana v. United States Moves Forward, Again
On Friday, November 2 the United States Supreme Court denied the Trump administration’s application for stay in the landmark constitutional climate lawsuit, Juliana v. United States.
Lessons from Ruby Bridges
Washington Informer In this tribute to Ruby Bridges, Edelman recalls the courage of a 6-year old black student in 1960 and calls upon all of
Trump Administration’s Desperation Grows as Juliana v. United States Trial Approaches
In a press release dated October 5, Our Chidlren’s Trust reported that the Trump administration has filed another motion with the U.S. District Court to
Father Roy Bourgeois Continues to Speak Out Against an All-Male Clergy
Roy Bourgeois responds to recent disclosures about Pennsylvania priests: I am convinced that if the Catholic Church had women priests, the Church would not be
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II Goes After Coal Ash Pollution
On the dais [of Shiloh Baptist Church] stood the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, draped in a black robe, a black vest and a
Dr. Mona’s Memoir: The Story of Flint’s Water Crisis
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s compelling story is now in print. What the Eyes Don’t See: The Story of Crisis, Resistence and Hope in an American City. From The