race — Content — THE TROUBLE.

To really bring about a political revolution in which something like a Green New Deal can pass—a Green New Deal rooted in policy that will center frontline communities, protect biodiversity and ecosystems, respect indigenous land and sovereignty, and push for sustainable agriculture—we need to mobilize everyone.

Dejah PowellOctober 24, 2019race, organizing, sunrise, activism, environmental racism, Editor's picksComment

“Your liberation has to be tied to their liberation”: An Interview with Leslie Fields

The Sierra Club’s Director of Environmental Justice describes her team’s model of supporting local communities who are fighting injustices, and gives advice to white groups working alongside groups of color.

Sam ZacherAugust 8, 2019Interview show, interview, communities, environmental racism, raceComment

Multiracial Populism Will Deliver Climate Justice: An Interview with Heather McGhee

The outgoing president of Demos reflects on her Meet the Press moment, speculates on how youth activists can game right-wing media, dishes on how to play the inside game, and explains what her work on race says about how to make broad, popular demands.

Johnathan GuyAugust 6, 2019Interview show, Interview, race, activism, strategy, messagingComment

Local Energy: A Green New Deal for Our Communities

The problem is environmental racism. The solution is empowering communities to keep sustainable energy local.

Jessica TovarJuly 22, 2019Organizing show, race, environmental racism, energy, communities, localComment

Communities Speak for Themselves: An Interview with Adrienne Hollis

We talked with Dr. Adrienne Hollis about her work at Union of Concerned Scientists, the power of spreading information, and the need for environmental justice communities to have a seat at the table.