NewsNation
NewsNation is an American subscription television network owned by the Nexstar Media Group, and is the company’s only wholly-owned, national cable-originated television channel. The channel runs a mixture of entertainment programming (consisting of comedy and drama series and theatrical feature films) for most of the broadcast day and a straight-news format during the evening and […]
All Not Some
Together we can make the rights of all women, not just some, a reality. How to get involved: Spread the word: With your support we can speak louder. Share the #AllNotSome resources on social media or print them off to use at events. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #AllNotSome. Demand change: Add your name to the petition to demand […]
Collect Data on Plastic Pollution in National Parks
We are mobilizing volunteers around the country to document plastic pollution at U.S. National Parks using 5 Gyres’ research platform, TrashBlitz. The data will contribute to a report (to be published Fall 2022) that unveils the materials, items, and brands of waste found in national parks. These results can be used to support and inform […]
Four steps towards ending the refugee crisis
The latest figures reveal that 89.3 million people were displaced from their homes at the end of 2021 – a record-high number. Of these, over 40 per cent were refugees who had fled to another country. And the first half of 2022 saw the total soar beyond 100 million, as almost a third of Ukraine’s population […]
Native American tribe gets its land back after being displaced nearly 400 years ago
The Rappahannock Tribe, a Native Tribe in Virginia, has reacquired 465 acres of sacred land at Fones Cliff. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams celebrated the tribe’s reacquisiton of the land. Fones Cliff is the ancestral home of the tribe, located on the eastern side of the […]
Welcome.US
Welcome.US is a new non-partisan, not-for-profit initiative built to inspire, mobilize, and empower Americans to welcome and support those seeking refuge. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused one of the largest refugee crises of this century. What act of welcome can you do today to help people fleeing violence in Ukraine?
What is an LGBTQIA+ ally, and how can I be a good one?
As well as tagging each other in memes and going out for food, being a good friend also sometimes means being an ally – and that’s a whole different story. An ally is someone who stands up for, supports and encourages the people around them. It’s a term that gets used a lot in the […]
Talking about race
Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. We are here to provide tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation. Talking about race starts with personal reflection. Talking about race helps fight against prejudice and racism, and celebrates the diversity of humanity.
Slavery and trafficking still exist today
Slavery goes beyond just a bad working condition. People trapped in slavery face physical, verbal and sexual abuse daily, and cannot leave to find other work or protect their families. In IJM’s cases, we have met enslaved people who report being beaten, gang-raped, locked in tiny rooms, starved and even forced to witness murder. All […]
What is a Refugee?
A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so.
