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Stop two massive mines from destroying essential wildlife habitat


Two massive mines could soon destroy irreplaceable habitat for grizzly bears and bull trout!

Grizzly bear in Montana (Kane513 / Shutterstock)

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Katherine O’Brien, Earthjustice

Kathy Calvin, United Nations Foundation: Important: Roadmap to 2030


It’s here: Our once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a sustainable world without poverty and with opportunity for everyone.

On September 25, world leaders will come together at the United Nations to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals, a concrete action plan for people and the planet. It’s our shared global to-do list for ending extreme poverty, fighting injustice and inequality, and fixing climate change — all by 2030.

If the goals are going to work, everyone needs to know about them. We have to make sure every person from all sectors and all countries is prepared to add his or her voice so leaders know we want global action for a better world.

The Global Goals are coming. Learn more by watching and sharing this short video:

Click here to watch a video introducing the Global Goals.

If we seize this moment, we can be the first generation to end extreme poverty, the most determined generation in history to end injustice and inequality, and the last generation to be threatened by climate change — but we need everyone to play a role.

Watch and share this video to help spread the word about the Sustainable Development Goals now.

Thank you for joining the movement — let’s make the goals a success!

Kathy Calvin Signature
Kathy Calvin
President & CEO

P.S. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore specific goals and how they can make a difference for billions of people around the world. Is there a goal you want to make sure we cover? Tell us here.

Recollections of Home: Thoughts on the Flooding of Altamira and the Belo Monte Dam


Recollections of Home:
Thoughts on the Flooding of Altamira and the Belo Monte Dam

Antonia Melo is standing on her front porch. Behind her sits a room full of memories and photos. Her grandchildren wrap their arms around her legs. She speaks with strength, energy and indignation. At first, I couldn’t really feel the sadness in her tone when I spoke with her, but now I can.

Today, five years later, I still remember my dear friend, inspiring leader and powerful activist who lives her own revolution in this way.

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Prison sentencing in the United States


Petitioning United States Congress

Support the Smarter Sentencing Act

Petition by Marisa Mansfield
Davenport, Iowa
11,426
Supporters