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Join #CCNow and panelists @NeelaEast (NPR), Chase Cain (NBC News), Lisa Friedman (@NYTimes), adam mahoney (he/him) (Capital B) for this important conversation: How can elections coverage prioritize informing voters of the climate stakes and hold leaders accountable for their
Will President Biden’s environmental justice policies stand the test of time? adam mahoney (he/him) reports from Chicago (via In These Times) capitalbnews.org/biden-justice4…
I grew up surrounded by four petrochemical plants, but even I was rattled by the amount of pollution I saw when I first visited Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” A Trump-appointed judge just made it easier for this reality to continue - adam mahoney (he/him) capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…
The Georgia Public Service Commission ruled the Sandersville Railroad Co. could take 18 parcels of land from property owners in rural Sparta, GA to build a rail spur. Aallyah Wright wasn’t shocked by the decision. capitalbnews.org/eminent-domain…
You’ve probably heard Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” play as part of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. Brandon Tensley explores how it’s part of a clever messaging strategy. capitalbnews.org/beyonce-democr…
Black Political Power Tour is partnering with @spotlightPA and WURD Radio when we come to Philadelphia on 9/26! Don’t forget to RSVP here: bit.ly/CAPBBPPT
In Louisiana, where pollution has led to some Black communities having cancer rates as much as 50 times higher than national averages, a Trump-appointed judge effectively killed one of the few options communities had to stop their overexposure to pollution.capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…
Will President Biden’s environmental justice policies stand the test of time? adam mahoney (he/him) reports from Chicago (via In These Times) capitalbnews.org/biden-justice4…
I grew up surrounded by four petrochemical plants, but even I was rattled by the amount of pollution I saw when I first visited Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” A Trump-appointed judge just made it easier for this reality to continue - adam mahoney (he/him) capitalbnews.org/civil-rights-r…