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Tech Startup Leads Clean Energy Movement for Low-Income Communities

10/26/21

Tech Startup Leads Clean Energy Movement for Low-Income Communities

'You cannot address climate change without economic equality’ — This man is on a mission to decarbonize low-income communities in the U.S.In partnership with Emerson Collective.

Former Refugee Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Afghanistan Crisis

09/22/21

Former Refugee Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Afghanistan Crisis

‘I’ve had the experience of being from a family that was persecuted’ — FL Rep. Stephanie Murphy opened up about arriving to the U.S. as a refugee following the Vietnam War and why she’s committed to helping allies remaining in Afghanistan

Art Exhibit Shines Light on Immigrant Neighbors

09/22/21

Art Exhibit Shines Light on Immigrant Neighbors

‘They need to see our faces to remind themselves we’re just like them’ — This Detroit art exhibit is shining a light on the city’s immigrant neighbors.

How Restrictive Voting Measures Impact Americans with Disabilities

09/14/21

How Restrictive Voting Measures Impact Americans with Disabilities

61 million American adults live with disabilities — these activists explain why restrictive voting measures make it more dangerous for those citizens to vote.

Advocates Continue Pushing for D.C. Statehood

09/14/21

Advocates Continue Pushing for D.C. Statehood

'There’s a 700,000-person hole in our democracy and it needs to be fixed’ — This organization is dedicated to making Washington, D.C., the 51st state

How New Census Data Will Impact the Future of U.S. Politics

09/14/21

How New Census Data Will Impact the Future of U.S. Politics

‘It’s not an exaggeration to say that the next decade of our politics is on the line’ — Gerrymandering is a serious concern as the latest census data impacts how electoral districts are adjusted or redrawn

Colorado River Suffers From Major Drought

09/14/21

Colorado River Suffers From Major Drought

As the climate crisis becomes even more severe, several Western states are experiencing devastating droughts — and it's taking a huge toll on the Colorado River system

These States Expanded Voting Access in 2021

09/14/21

These States Expanded Voting Access in 2021

There’s a ‘fault line’ growing between U.S. states — while 21 states have passed restrictive voting laws, others like Kentucky are working to increase access to the ballot box

Texans March on State Capitol to Protect Voting Rights

09/14/21

Texans March on State Capitol to Protect Voting Rights

Hundreds of people marched to the statehouse in Austin, TX, to protest the GOP's voter suppression efforts

How Arizona’s Ballot Recount Could Cause Lasting Damage

07/30/21

How Arizona’s Ballot Recount Could Cause Lasting Damage

The 2020 ballot recount in Arizona could undermine the integrity of future U.S. elections — here’s how in partnership with Emerson Collective Twitter Copy The 2020 ballot recount in Arizona could undermine the integrity of future U.S. elections — here’s how

How Urban Heat Impacts Communities of Color

07/30/21

How Urban Heat Impacts Communities of Color

The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon affecting more than 100 cities across the U.S. — here’s how it works and why it disproportionately impacts communities of color

Senate Cmte. Heads to GA for Rare Field Hearing on Voting

07/18/21

Senate Cmte. Heads to GA for Rare Field Hearing on Voting

‘This is just an attempt to strip people of their power as citizens’ — Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks out on voting rights as the Senate Rules Committee, which she chairs, heads to Georgia for its first field hearing in 20 years In partnership with Emerson Collective.