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Bruce Springsteen sang his new song, “Streets of Minneapolis” at the rally. (Randy Furst) ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA — Millions of Americans took to the streets March 28 to protest the Trump administration and its assault on democracy, in likely the most massive turnout of demonstrations on a single day in U.S. history. Organizers of the… Continue reading “No Kings” Day in the Twin Cities

The first US-born Pope calls the death penalty inadmissible in all cases Speaking via video message to a gathering at DePaul University, Pope Leo XIV made a special point to condemn the use of the death penalty, especially in the United States. Pope Leo urged abolition worldwide, and pledged his support to all who advocate […]

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Republicans in Congress have introduced legislation to give Big Oil total immunity from all climate accountability laws & lawsuits. We say no f****** way.

The First Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels marks a turning point in climate diplomacy. It is the first time countries will explicitly address the root cause of the climate crisis: the unmitigated proliferation of fossil fuels.

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By Olivia Bahena Sahagún, Federal Carol Brantley Climate Justice Fellow, Chesapeake Climate Action Network In July 1995, Chicago endured one of the deadliest climate disasters in U.S. history. A heatwave pushed temperatures above 100°F and heat index values to 115°F, causing more than 700 heat-related deaths. What made this heatwave so deadly for certain communities […]

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The Trump Administration has just proposed a new rule to make it easier for states to rush through the execution process–all while denying people certain constitutionally-protected rights and risking executions of innocent people. We have until May 15th to object to this rule and try to stop it in its tracks!   During the first Trump administration, 13 […]

A briefing note produced in response to a request from trade union comrades Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is not about defending the policies or stances of the Ukrainian government, on either domestic or foreign affairs. We organise with trade unions and the left in Ukraine to oppose their government’s right-wing policies; this includes left-wing activists who … Continue reading Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts

The 2026 Health Service Group conference of UK public union UNISON (13-15 April, Edinburgh), representing over 400,000 NHS and other health workers across the UK, passed the following motion proposed by Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust UNISON. We look forward to working with UNISON Health activists and the UNISON Members for Ukraine network to implement … Continue reading UNISON Health conference recognises contribution of Ukrainian refugees in health and social care, calls for secure settlement status

In the context of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Amazon Watch, together with allied organizations, presents the first report to analyze how illicit economies and repressive government responses threaten the rights, territories, and physical and cultural survival of Indigenous peoples.

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An urgent message is traveling from the Amazon to the United Nations. This week, Amazon Watch will accompany a delegation of Indigenous leaders from Peru and Ecuador to New York for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).

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Este informe llama a una estrategia regional centrada en la protección ambiental, el fortalecimiento institucional del Estado y la gobernanza comunitaria.

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This report calls for a regional strategy centered on environmental protection, state-building, and community governance.

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More than 60 Maryland environmental and community groups sign letter opposing the Moore administration’s apparent plan to facilitate construction of a massive gas power plant and gas pipeline to power data centers owned by cryptocurrency company.   ANNAPOLIS, MD – Fearing a tidal wave of climate pollution and profound disruptions to Charles County communities and […]

The post Outpouring of Maryland Nonprofit Groups Tell Gov. Wes Moore to Drop All Support for Mega-Polluting Data Center in Charles County appeared first on Chesapeake Climate Action Network.