A Collection of Stories about Impact in Partnership with NowThis
Emerson Collective is partnering with NowThis to share stories of people, places, and issues that impact our lives. By raising awareness, we hope to inspire action and spur ideas for ways we can all be more involved in solving problems that are affecting so many communities.
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Social JusticeMitch Landrieu on Why Racism Is the Most Troubling Issue in America
This former New Orleans mayor traveled to 13 states in the South to better understand racial injustice and white privilege — after speaking to hundreds of people, he launched an initiative to confront America's 'original sin'.
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ElementalThese Are The Climate Buzzwords You Need to Know
Greenhouse gases, carbon tax, decarbonization, oh my! If these climate crisis buzzwords have your head spinning, have no fear, we’re here to give you the 101.
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ElementalPart 2: These Are The Climate Buzzwords You Need to Know
Care about the climate but confused by the lingo? From fracking to carbon offset, here are 6 more climate terms you need to know.
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ElementalMeet the Farmers Facing the Climate Crisis
These farmers want to lead America’s agriculture industry into a profitable and sustainable future after seeing firsthand how the climate crisis is impacting their livelihoods.
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ElementalFormer Navy Secretary Ray Mabus on the Climate Crisis and U.S. National Security
This former U.S. Navy secretary says the climate crisis is a threat to America’s armed forces and, ultimately, its national security overall
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ImmigrationHow ICE Flooded Louisiana’s Prison System with Asylum Seekers
Former jails are being turned into ICE detention centers across the Southern United States — this immigration attorney is fighting to provide legal assistance to imprisoned asylum detainees who face an uncertain fate
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ImmigrationThe Past, Present, and Future of Seeking Asylum in America
Here's how new policies are making it almost impossible to get asylum in the U.S., especially for people fleeing violence and poverty in Central America. This is how we got here and what you can do to help.
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ImmigrationWhat Is DACA and Is the Immigration Policy About to End?
An entire generation of immigrants who came to the U.S. early in life have been able to grow up here, thanks to Obama's DACA program. This week, the Supreme Court is hearing cases that could change the fate of these nearly 1 million young people.
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Social JusticeStockton, CA Mayor Michael Tubbs on Investing in Young People
‘Talent and intellect are universal, but…resources and opportunities are not.’ — Here’s what one of the youngest mayors in the nation is doing to combat economic inequality and empower young people in his city.
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Social JusticeDeo Niyizonkiza Built Health Initiative in Burundi Village After Surviving Genocide
Deo Niyizonkiza survived civil war in Burundi and escaped genocide in Rwanda. Now he’s helping communities heal from the traumas of war by expanding access to life-saving health care.