activism
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Yogis go from lotus position to lobbying
They’re turning D.C. lobbying culture upside-down.Photo: Lululemon Athletica“Yoga” and “angry” go together like taffy and dentures … or at least they used to. But maybe D.C. politicians should start looking out for flying vials of essential oil. L.A.-based organization “Off the Mat and Into the World” is turning yogis into activists next week, following International […]
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Climate activist Tim DeChristopher goes to trial
An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Dearest readers, I want to share a story […]
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The Oscar-nominated green documentary short you have to watch
Watch the Oscar-nominated short film about a Chinese village that conquered a chemical company. Trickery! People overcoming adversity! Cute swans!
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If you're under 25, you should be pissed about climate change
"Generation Hot" is the 2 billion young people who will be stuck dealing with global warming for their entire lives, writes Mark Hertsgaard in his book "Hot."
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Smithsonian exhibit connects art to climate advocacy
Rockman's Icons paintings depict symbols of American power and prestige ultimately undone by an abuse of the powers that willed them into reality.
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Why are gays more eco-friendly?
A recent poll says gays and lesbians are more likely to support the environment. So why are the gays greener?
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Björk protests energy deal with karaoke marathon [VIDEO]
Bj?rk is staging a three-day karaoke marathon -- but not for fun, y'all. It's a protest against a sell-off of Iceland's natural resources. (Oh snarf!)
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Remembering anti-MTR mining activist Judy Bonds
Judy Bonds was a tireless and fearless activist. She was also a friend, mentor, and hero.
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Ask Umbra Book Club: What should we do about cats killing birds?
Umbra sparks discussion of her Book Club pick "Freedom" with video of author Jonathan Franzen talking about how to get people to care about the environment.
