The Latest by Keith Rushing

National Communications Strategist, Partnerships and Intersectional Justice

Ron Smith
January 28, 2016

EPA to Weaken Civil Rights Protections Under Obama

The EPA’s Office of Civil Rights is trying to weaken civil rights protections through a new proposal that will negatively impact communities that suffer environmental discrimination.

Distortions and misinformation are key tactics in polluters' efforts to avoid cleaning up their pollution.
August 3, 2015

Three Myths Pushed by Polluters to Avoid Improving Air Quality

We explore three myths fueled by distortions and misinformation that are key tactics in polluters' efforts to avoid cleaning up their air pollution.

Tell us, what does #asthmafeellike to you?
July 9, 2015

#AsthmaFeelsLike Campaign Shares Stories About Life Without Breath

A new social media campaign gets underway to encourage those affected by asthma to speak truth to power.

An oil refinery looms over the west side of Port Arthur, TX.
May 27, 2015

Big Oil: Masters of Deception and Inhumanity

The oil industry has hit a new low in cooking the numbers to stir up unwarranted fears that tighter ozone standards will negatively impact the economy.

Fiona helps prepare a sign that reads "I am 3 years old and I have asthma. Protect my lungs."
May 18, 2015

A Child’s Bout with Asthma Stresses Need for Strong Smog Protections

Gretchen Dahlkemper, a mom turned national organizer, talks about her daughter’s struggles with asthma and the need for everyone to fight for better protection from air pollution.

This mural in Brooklyn, NY raises asthma awareness.
May 12, 2015

Stronger Ozone Rules Could Help Everyone Breathe a Little Easier

Earthjustice's Keith Rushing describes his first visit to the emergency room with his daughter who suffers from asthma.

Kids walking in a park
March 3, 2015

Black Futures Must Involve Environmental Justice

Black Lives Matter leaders brilliantly reframed Black History Month to use each day in February to focus on a separate cultural or political issue facing African Americans.

Dr. Bullard SXSW
February 6, 2015

Introducing Dr. Robert Bullard in Honor of Black History Month

Earthjustice's Keith Rushing profiles the influential founder of the environmental justice movement, Dr. Robert Bullard, in honor of Black History Month.

December 1, 2014

A Food Fight For Our Times

Food is inherently linked to food production, the protection of workers and the environment

An oil refinery in Utah.
July 23, 2014

Oil Refineries Have a Moral Imperative to Address Air Pollution

Cherise Udell, founder of Utah Moms for Clean Air, describes why, despite efforts to make change happen, fixing the air pollution problem is a herculean task.