Inspiration: The surprising science of awe and why we need it right now
“Prioritizing awe doesn’t mean ignoring the challenge, denying negative feelings, or forcing positive reappraisals of hard things. In reality, we need to experience awe so that we have the calm …
Sustainability Tip: Climate activists shifting from loss, despair and anger to hope, community care and joy
By Amy Durr, Alliance Communications Coordinator Many of the most vocal climate scientists and activists are, by and large, angry. Their righteous anger is born from love of the natural …
Reimagine: The horrendous way we incarcerate people with substance abuse and mental health issues – How we can get off the senseless, self-perpetuating addiction-prison treadmill
Credit: Absolute Advocacy By Ren, Alliance Intern from UCLA Incarcerating people with mental health and substance abuse issues is ineffective, unethical and expensive. At the same time, it’s contributing to …
Sustainability Tip: Creating a safe, healthy, thriving community — 8 things to do instead of calling the police
By Gillian Ramirez, Alliance Intern from UC San Diego In light of recent unjustifiable police brutality and the potential danger for people of color, here is a list of 8 …
National Farmers Day Interview: Organic Black farmer, co-op leader and Alliance Board Chair Collie Graddick
Collie Graddick (center) In honor of National Farmers Day, we couldn’t think of a better farmer to honor than organic farmer and Alliance Board Chair Collie Graddick, whose family has …
