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October 6, 2020 | Article

‘What Does Latinx Heritage Month Mean to Me? It’s About Pride, Empathy, and Anger.’

The Latinx diaspora is a vast world, even within the larger cultural universe of New York City.

September 24, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Applauds Passage of the Clean Energy Jobs and Innovation Act

Bill advances critical environmental justice, clean energy, and clean transportation policies

September 24, 2020 | Press Release

Over 50 COVID-19 Cases Reported at Adelanto Detention Center

The #ShutDownAdelanto coalition warns of signs of genocide and demands the release of all detainees and the dismantling of the center

September 23, 2020 | Press Release

Se Reportan Más de 50 Casos de Coronavirus en el Centro de Detención de Adelanto

La coalición #ShutDownAdelanto advierte señales de genocidio y exige la liberación de todas las personas detenidas y el desmantelamiento total del Centro de Detención de Adelanto

August 13, 2020 | Press Release

Inmigrantes en Centros de Detención Corren Riesgo de Exposición a Sustancias Químicas Tóxicas, Según Investigaciones Recientes

Grupos ambientalistas y de derechos de los inmigrantes exigen la liberación inmediata de los detenidos

August 13, 2020 | Press Release

Immigrants in Detention Facilities At Risk of Toxic Chemical Exposure, According to Newly Compiled Research

Immigrant rights and environmental groups call for the immediate release of those held at migrant detention facilities

August 4, 2020 | Press Release

Legisladores Buscan Prohibir Pesticidas que Perjudican el Cerebro Con Nuevo Proyecto de Ley

Proyecto de ley prohibiría los organofosforados y los neonicotinoides que matan abejas

August 4, 2020 | Press Release

Nationwide Coalition to Congress: Reject Hidden Mining Approvals in COVID-19 Relief Legislation

Toxic polluters cynically attempting to secure favors in relief package

August 4, 2020 | Letter

Letter to Congressional Leadership on Hardrock Mining

The undersigned mining-impacted communities, academic experts, and organizations representing millions of members and supporters urge Congressional leadership to oppose any language or legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting processes, or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act.

August 4, 2020 | Press Release

Lawmakers Aim To Ban Brain-Damaging Pesticides With New Bill

Bill would ban organophosphates and bee-killing neonicotinoids

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