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The mayor of St. Paul, Minn., explains how his city is erasing $100 million in medical debt. I’m the Mayor of St. Paul. Here’s How Our City Is Erasing $100 Million in Medical Debt. https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/mayor-st-paul-how-city-erases-millions-medical-debt-forgiveness Related Reading
REWILDING A NATION is a documentary film available for viewing on WATERBEAR, a “free platform that brings inspiration and action together through award-winning, certified films and documentaries that you can stream at any time, and on any device for free.” “Robi Watkinson and Emma Hodson travel across Britain and the Netherlands documenting and exploring the rewilding…
“A suburban couple was passionate about pollinators, native plants, and living in harmony with nature. Their neighbors were not impressed. This “battle of the backyard” turned out to have national implications.” MORE INFO: https://thefern.org/podcast/buzzkill-episode-4-the-lawn-war/ Related Reading
The trend to far-right governments is occurring around the world, but the trend is not irreversible. Here are some ideas on how to reverse it. “Not a Done Deal”: The Far-Right Trend and How to Reverse It https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/not-a-done-deal-the-far-right-trend-and-how-to-reverse-it For resources to resist the far-right trend in the US, check out our growing RESISTANCE HUB Related…
“Biocultural diversity speaks to healing the conceptual divide between nature and culture — reminding us that Indigenous and local languages and ways of being, knowing, and living emerge from place. So it is not a coincidence that language loss and cultural diversity loss are occurring alongside biodiversity loss — they are deeply entangled, and being…
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Chocolate is loved for its sweetness and comfort, but the industry has serious issues. Child labor, deforestation, and low pay for small farmers are big problems. Choosing fair trade chocolate helps create a better world and supports ethical practices. It’s not just about enjoying chocolate; it’s about the impact behind it. Making thoughtful choices can…
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The State of the Nation Project “is a comprehensive and objective national progress report assessing how we are doing as a country.” Their reports represent a “broad consensus of leading experts and a cross-section of everyday Americans from across the political spectrum.” If you want a real sense of how we are doing, this is…
For the last two years, Chicago has been providing working-class communities with free access to bicycles, and a new report on the program covering those years shows it has proven to be an “effective, cost-efficient model for getting bicycles into users’ hands.” Chicago’s Unique Bike Giveaway Program Is a Win for Mobility Justice https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/bike-chicago-cycle-giveaway-program-is-a-win-for-mobility-justice …
Animal shelters across the nation are facing dangerous overcrowding, but relatively new shelter innovation programs are helping solve the problem. The programs include pet food pantries, free and low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter programs, help with pet deposits and landlord disputes, behavior counseling, and even assistance with self-rehoming. A More Humane Future for Shelter Animals https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2024/12/16/california-animal-shelter-overcrowding…
Car-free neighborhoods are rare in the United States, but they are common in Europe because they improve air quality, reduce noise, and allow streets to be used for sidewalks, bike lanes and outdoor public space. The tranquility that results from silencing that cacophony can lead to flourishing street life. The Quiet Power of Car-Free Neighborhoods…
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