Food for Thought: From Idyllic Thanksgivings to Troubled Ones and a Transformed Holiday
A meatless Thanksgiving feast. Credit: Terry Gips By Alliance President Terry Gips Thanksgiving always had positive memories for me growing up, including the warmth of food and family around a …
Food for Thought: Thanksgiving is for the Birds – Rethinking Everything You’ve Ever Thought
Like all other birds, turkeys are amazing and beautiful. Credit: Kira Stackhouse By Alliance Communications Coordinator Amy Durr Thanksgiving, that most innocuous of holidays. Family, food, football. No gifts required. …
State Names Obscured in Native American Artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s Collage
Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, State Names, 2000, oil, collage and mixed media on canvas representing political treatment of Native people. By Alexandra Isham, Alliance Intern from the Ohio State University ‘25 …
Forced to Flee: The Rising Toll of Climate Migration on Public Health
A family in Barataria, Louisiana, returns to their home after it flooded during Hurricane Ida in August 2021. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images By Allie Vanden Heuvel, Alliance Intern from University …
From Darkness to Possibility: Surviving the Present and Co-Creating a Future
We need to care for ourselves and each other while assuring a healthy, thriving future for our children and planet. Credit: Paluxy River A Note from Alliance President Terry Gips: …
Food for Thought: Indigenous Youth Activists Are Devastated Yet Resilient Post-Election
Activism has always been a part of Indigenous cultures in North America. Since the first contact with the Western world, when colonizers landed upon the continent’s shores, Indigenous peoples have …
Take Action: Our Blood is on Their Hands — The Urgent Need to Defend LGBTQ+ Youth
The angst, particularly among the transgender community, is understandable. Credit: Michaela Vatcheva, Bloomberg By Allie Vanden Heuvel, Alliance Intern from University of Alabama at Birmingham MPH ‘25 The past few …
Sustainability Tip: 3 Reflections on the Pain of November 5 and Post-Election Self-Care
Supporters react to election results at Howard University. Credit: Angela Weiss, AFP/Getty Images By the Alliance for Sustainability Team How are you doing in the wake of the elections? At …