The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, which manages $1tn (£786bn) of Norway’s assets, has been given the go ahead for the largest fossil fuel divestment to date by dropping more than $13bn of investments.
Rarely does mention of the pharmaceutical industry conjure up images of smoke stacks, pollution and environmental damage.
The Trump administration loves fossil fuels, but apparently has decided that they need some rebranding.
Move to Amend is barnstorming through the Chicago area! Catch a talk in your area, and learn how you can get involved in the campaign to end corporate personhood and demand real democracy!
I am often asked to name the civil rights issue of our time. As the head of one of the country’s largest racial justice organizations, I travel the country a lot and I get to hear from a lot of different people. This question always comes up.
"Before this report, many of the companies involved in the prison industrial complex flew below the radar, often intentionally to avoid the headline risk that comes with profiting off mass incarceration today," said Tylek. "This data brings these companies to light and equips advocates with the information needed to challenge them."
The report presents the data mostly in raw form as a research service. The download link is in the report.
This week one of the most popular Congressmembers co-sponsored the #WeThePeopleAmendment!
We are thrilled that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY) -- or AOC as she is widely known -- took action to co-sponsor our amendment, which means we reached the halfway mark toward our goal of 75 co-sponsors by the end of the year!
A “Green New Deal” that addresses the climate crisis by committing to major changes in our economic and social policies is absolutely essential.
Move to Amend supports the current efforts by the fearless young activists at Sunrise Movement to force these urgent issues onto the public and political agenda.
Beginning next week, Sunrise Movement is sponsoring a “Road to a Green New Deal Tour” -- 8 major tour stops and over 100 town hall gatherings across the country over the next several months. Each stop and gathering will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Green New Deal and hear from the public on how it can be improved and how it will enhance the lives of people and save the climate and environment.
Please consider attending a major tour stop or town hall gathering near you. Supporters of Move of Amend have a supportive educational message and organizing strategy to share in solidarity with the Sunrise Movement and other allies who will be present.
Move to Amend is barnstorming through Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and we're coming to a town near you! Catch a talk in your area, and learn how you can get involved in the campaign to end corporate personhood and demand real democracy!
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