A Collection of Stories about Impact in Partnership with NowThis
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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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Elemental, and COVID-19How Air Pollution Exposes America's Racial Disparities
‘Just living here, I’m 2 times more likely to get cancer in my lifetime’ — This Pittsburgh-based environmental activist is exposing how air pollution is intrinsically linked to racial disparities in America.
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Elemental, and COVID-19Farmlands Threatened by Flooding Again Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Farmlands in the U.S. like Calvin Head’s are being threatened by flooding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts say the climate crisis is partly to blame.
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ImmigrationWhy This Musician Needs DACA
‘It means that we can breathe a little bit easier now’ — Here’s what the Supreme Court ruling in favor of DACA means for plaintiffs like Emmanuel Ajomale
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Chicago CREDRev. Craig Nash Speaks Out About Policing in Black Communities
‘The fear and the mistrust goes so far back, and I almost wanna say it’s in our DNA’ — Community leader Rev. Craig Nash is speaking out about violent policing in Black communities, like his own in Chicago
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ImmigrationThis DACA Plaintiff Says DREAMers Are Essential During COVID-19
This doctor is one of 30,000 DACA recipients working in the health care industry. Now he's reminding the Supreme Court how essential DREAMers are, especially during crises like COVID-19.
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Social JusticeCan Donald Trump Actually Delay the 2020 Presidential Election?
Joe Biden is worried that Trump will try to delay the presidential election. Trump likely can’t do that — but that doesn’t mean voting will go off without a hitch in November.
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Social JusticeStacey Abrams Fights For a Fair Count In The 2020 Census
‘The census delivers financial resources and political power, but only to those who are counted.’ — Stacey Abrams is doing everything in her power to make sure that every community gets counted in the 2020 census.
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ImmigrationDACA Health Care Workers Await Supreme Court Ruling
‘My patients really don’t care about my immigration status’ — This nurse is one of 30,000 DACA recipients working on the front lines of COVID-19, but the Trump admin could change everything.
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EducationRemote Learning is Intensifying America's 'Homework Gap'
More than 50 million students were forced to switch to online learning because of COVID-19 — but for those without broadband access, the ‘homework gap’ is only getting worse.
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EducationWhy All Students Deserve High-Speed Internet
‘Using the internet in my classroom is like sucking peanut butter through a straw’ — All students deserve high-speed internet, and Evan Marwell’s company is making it happen.
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ElementalBeach Erosion and High Water Levels Are Threatening Great Lakes Homes
‘It’s virtually impossible to separate what we’re seeing from climate change’ — From catastrophic shoreline erosion to flooded towns, here’s how record-high water levels are impacting Great Lakes residents.
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ImmigrationFugees Academy for Refugee Children Helps Kids Adapt, Grow, and Learn in Supportive Environment
'Any war that you have seen on TV in the last 20 years, we have a kid from that region' — This Ohio school for refugee students helps kids adapt, grow, and learn in a supportive environment.
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Social JusticeMississippi Case Challenges Lifetime Felon Voting Ban
This foster dad and Little League coach is fighting to restore voting rights in Mississippi for people with previous felony convictions like him.
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Social JusticeThis Teen Wants to Let 17 Year Olds Vote in the Primary Election
This soon-to-be 18-year-old will be eligible to vote in the November general election, but has no say in who the Democratic nominee will be. Now she’s fighting to change the law.
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Social JusticeHistorian Carol Anderson on How Voter Suppression Targets Students & Black People
From voter ID laws to gerrymandering, this author breaks down all the voter suppression tactics that keep students and Black people from casting their ballots.
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Social JusticeThis Restaurant Serves ‘Immigrant Food’ in Trump’s Backyard
This restaurant's unique menu lets customers buy lunch and donate to immigrant rights groups at the same time.
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ElementalIndigenous Rights Lawyer Sherri Mitchell on 'Environmental Racism'
'Indigenous peoples have been on the front lines of environmental racism for decades' — Indigenous rights lawyer and activist Sherri Mitchell explains why all Americans should care about environmental justice and Indigenous issues.
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Social JusticeHow Americans' Votes Are Being Blocked in 2020
From dismissing mail ballots to name purging, here are the ways states stop eligible citizens from participating in the democratic process.
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EducationWhat Students and Teachers Need Most in 2020
The average teacher in America spends roughly $500 of their own money on school supplies every year — here’s how you can help out this holiday season.
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ImmigrationResisting Deportation: Meet Undocumented Mother Edith Espinal
Edith Espinal is an undocumented mother who has lived inside an Ohio church for two years resisting deportation — now, ICE is trying to get police to force her out.
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ElementalYear in Review: The Youth Climate Movement
‘You had a future! So should we!’ — 2019 was the year young people around the world stood up and demanded real climate action. These were the key moments for the youth climate movement.
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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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ElementalPart 1: These 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.
Connected Stories
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The Human Faces of Global Migration
In a new book, journalist Jason DeParle brings the polarizing issue of global migration to life, making room for a more nuanced, complex, and empathetic conversation.
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How To Listen To People You Disagree With
In our era of hyper-polarized politics, journalist Amanda Ripley shares tips on how to become a better listener.
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Athletes + Activism
Today’s star athletes are making headlines not only for their athletic achievements, but for their dedication to fighting injustice.
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