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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

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