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Van Jones, New CEO of REFORM Alliance, Expands his Criminal Justice Focus
Fast Company The REFORM Alliance, announced [1/23/19], aims to dramatically reduce the number of people living under unreasonable probation and parole sentences, and in turn, free

Oxfam Report: 26 Billionaires Own The Same Wealth As The Poorest 3.8 Billion People
From the Huffington Post: The gap between rich and poor is fracturing society, poisoning politics and fueling public anger, according to a new report from

Ninth Circuit Court Grants Government’s Interlocutory Appeal in Juliana Case
On December 26, in a 2-1 decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted defendants’ petition for permission to bring an interlocutory appeal in Juliana v. United

Dahr Jamail: The End of Ice
Freelance Journalist Frances Madeson interviews Dahr Jamail about his recent book: The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path Of Climate Disruption.

None of Us Deserve Citizenship
New York Times Don’t miss Michelle Alexander’s impassioned and powerful op-ed column in the 12/11 New York Times! On what moral grounds can we deny

Climate Crisis Made Worse By Presidential Mis-Leadership Throughout This Century
Dr. Margaret Flowers, along with co-author Kevin Zeese, responds to recent Obama conversation at the Baker Institute. Providing an overview of the last three administrations,

Kim Wasserman’s Latest Battles
A recent Chicago Tribune story highlights Kim Wasserman‘s current work in McKinley Park, fighting with neighbors for environmental safety as a large asphalt plant is under construction across

AWTT Exhibit at Syracuse University: Inspiration Squared
Associated Press All of Robert Shetterly’s 238 completed portraits in the Americans Who Tell the Truth project are on exhibit at Syracuse University through December

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