Weekly e-Newsletter
Sustainability Tip: The Job Challenge for Young People and How NYT Journalist Jodi Kantor Proposes We Move Forward
Jodi Kantor speaks to the Columbia University graduation class of 2025 about getting a job by finding their craft. Credit: Columbia University EDU By Alliance Intern Eleanor Hulan, U of …
Health & Wellbeing: The Reality of Rising Eco-Stress — How to Cope, Find Hope and Take Action
“Learning how to cope with eco-stress and learning how to contribute are not separate tasks. They are part of the same work.” Credit: Shutterstock By Teri Reitan, Alliance for Sustainability …
Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 19: Can We Turn Violent Political Rhetoric and Assassination Into Respectful Dialogue and Relationships?
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s desk sits empty in memoriam except for flowers, her portrait and a gavel in the Minnesota House chamber. Credit: Steve Karnowski By Alliance President …
Take Action: Tell your Members of Congress to Protect AmeriCorps!
Habitat AmeriCorps is part of the growing national service movement. Habitat for Humanity organizations throughout the US place AmeriCorps members to build and repair homes, expand housing services and engage …
Inspiration: Life in the Bike Lane — Why Cycling Pays Off in More Ways Than One
Cycling safety is a major concern, leading to city plans for significant street redesigns to improve protected bike lanes. Credit: Reclaim Magazine By Eleanor Hulan, Alliance Intern and Bike Commuter …
Art of the Month: Hail the Black Lioness — Zanele Muholi Shows Us the Ones Who Were Always Here
Katlego Mashiloane and Nosipho Lavuta, Ext. 2, Lakeside, Johannesburg 2007, From the series Being, by Zanele Muholi. Credit: YANCEY RICHARDSON By Alliance Communications Coordinator Amy Durr “The work that I …
Overcoming Uncivil Wars, Pt 18: US Rep Barney Frank — Iconic Gay Progressive Lion’s Humor, Legacy and Surprising Wisdom
US Rep. Barney Frank on Capitol Hill in 2010. “He’s solution-oriented, respectful of different perspectives, and brilliant,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “And it’s brilliance that saves time, because he …
Take Action: The Ocean Floor Is Not a Mine — Stop the Deep Sea Mining Industry Before It Starts
A collector vehicle about to be deployed for deep sea mineral collection from The Metals Company’s ship, Hidden Gem. Credit: The Metals Company By the Greenpeace Team The deep sea …