Community Power
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![Pitch In at the Paris Climate Talks—Even if You're Thousands of Miles Away]()
Pitch In at the Paris Climate Talks—Even if You're Thousands of Miles Away
Starting November 29, world leaders will meet in Paris to discuss climate change. But even from thousands of miles away, you can help urge the nations to take action.
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![A “Creative and Courageous” Multi-Faith Community: An Interview with GreenFaith’s Rev. Fletcher Harper]()
A “Creative and Courageous” Multi-Faith Community: An Interview with GreenFaith’s Rev. Fletcher Harper
Since 1992, GreenFaith has been at the forefront of the religious-environmental movement. And they’re not slowing down anytime soon. We sat down with their executive director, Rev. Fletcher Harper, to learn more.
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![West Oakland Farms is Teaching Ex-Prisoners Sustainable Community-Based Job Skills]()
West Oakland Farms is Teaching Ex-Prisoners Sustainable Community-Based Job Skills
For years, one community has struggled with poverty and high imprisonment rates. But through an innovative new program, former prisoners are now learning sustainable jobs skills at a community-led urban farm.
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![Many Cities Are Pushing for Affordable Workspace, Not Just Affordable Housing.]()
Many Cities Are Pushing for Affordable Workspace, Not Just Affordable Housing.
To help make cities stronger, healthier, and more sustainable, many communities are working to bring affordable workspace for manufacturing jobs back into city centers. But does that come at a cost to the fight for affordable housing?
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![How Can We Make the Car-Free Movement More Inclusive?]()
How Can We Make the Car-Free Movement More Inclusive?
Paris is going car-free for a day. And this September, so is D.C. But for many people, that’s just not an option. How can we make going car-free more inclusive?
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![Farmers' Markets Are Becoming More Affordable in One Huge Way]()
Farmers' Markets Are Becoming More Affordable in One Huge Way
Fresh fruits and veggies shouldn't just be for the wealthy.
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![One D.C. Barbershop is Helping Local Children Gain Access to Books]()
One D.C. Barbershop is Helping Local Children Gain Access to Books
This Adams Morgan barbershop has been a gathering point for the community for 20 years. And now, they’re helping bridge the literacy gap in one huge way.
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![At Academy of Hope, Sustainability Education is Lifelong]()
At Academy of Hope, Sustainability Education is Lifelong
This innovative school switched to wind power—and in the process, they taught their students the meaning of everyday sustainability power.
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![Why Columbia University’s Divestment from Private Prison Companies Matters]()
Why Columbia University’s Divestment from Private Prison Companies Matters
Schools and businesses shouldn’t make profits off of prisons. Columbia took a big stand to change that.
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![Be Bold, & 2 Other Truths Organizations Could Learn from the Girl Scouts]()
Be Bold, & 2 Other Truths Organizations Could Learn from the Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts proved that equality is not optional—and that's something every organization should take to heart.
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![We’re Not Lovin’ It: McDonalds Has Systematically Failed To Support Workers]()
We’re Not Lovin’ It: McDonalds Has Systematically Failed To Support Workers
A new report states that McDonalds has done a lot of harm to workers—and that harm goes beyond direct employees, to include everyone in their supply chain.
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![Better Conditions in Sweatshops Could Actually Increase Profits]()
Better Conditions in Sweatshops Could Actually Increase Profits
There's a big incentive to improving factories, from an economic standpoint.
