Song of the Week: Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi urges us to act before we pave over paradise
Joni Mitchell in 1968. Credit: Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive, Getty Images By Saul Myhre, Alliance Intern from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities ’21 “Don’t it always seem to go, That …
Food for Thought: Labor Day and Nanny star Fran Drescher’s call for just pay and worker rights
Screen Actors Guild President and Nanny actress Fran Drescher at press conference announcing strike plans. Credit: Allison Zaucha, Washington Post By Olivia Salzwedel, Alliance Intern from University of Minnesota Morris ’22 …
Good News: Young people celebrate historic climate lawsuit victory in Montana court
This is the first time a US climate accountability lawsuit has even made it to trial. This June, 16 youth plaintiffs ranging in age from 5 to 22 (shown here, …
Sustainability Tips: 10 ways to have a healthier, eco-friendly return to school
PlanetBox says, “Go back to school, sustainable style,” offering premium food-grade stainless steel boxes, food-grade silicone for lids and accessories and 100% recycled polyester bags. Credit: PlanetBox By Alliance Communications …
Art of the Week: Vincent Jackson’s colorful, harmonious folk art
Creator: Vincent Jackson © 2014 Creativity Explored Licensing LLC All rights reserved By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern from Oregon State University ’26 “I am a renowned artist, I don’t take …
Bad News: US fossil fuel companies fund Republican Presidential candidates’ climate denial
Credit: Climate Change 911 By Olivia Salzwedel, Alliance Intern from University of Minnesota Morris ’22 The climate crisis brought devastating impacts in July, which NOAA says was the planet’s hottest …
Good News: New million-acre National Monument protects sacred tribal lands by Grand Canyon
President Biden signing proclamation of new national monument with tribal leaders, elected officials, and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Credit: US Department of the Interior By Kaitlyn Scanlon, Alliance Intern from …
Weekly e-Newsletter 6/1/2022
Art of the Week Hymn for the Hurtingby Amanda Gorman Everything hurts,Our hearts shadowed and strange,Minds made muddied and mute.We carry tragedy, terrifying and true.And yet none of it is …