Dayle Haddon Models a New Paradigm of Beauty

Determined to open a conversation on defining beauty differently, Haddon’s question was, “What are the components of beauty?”

Uniting on the War Against Women

At the April 28, 2012 Unite for Women In New York March and Rally, there was consistent, verbalized incredulity that in the 21st century women were refighting old battles that were supposed to have been won.

“The New Environmentalists” — Grassroots Activists Fight for Justice

The Goldman Environmental Prize was created to bring acknowledgment to the work of “grassroots environmental heroes” from the regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations, North America, and South and Central America.

Fueling The Hearts Of Others: Ways To Fight For Clean Air

Peter Alduino, the author of The Citizen Leader, promotes the core belief that we are “co-creators of the world we live in,” thereby contributing to the character of the society around us.

Harry Belafonte: Artist and Activist Still on the March

Belafonte said, “Artists have power, the largest power in the universe. The artist is a supreme being, and art is to define our humanity, to encourage.”

Eve Ensler Unveils “One Billion Rising”

It hasn’t exactly been a stellar start to 2012 for American women. Rick Santorum’s theory that birth control is “harmful to women” would have Margaret Sanger spinning in her grave. Then there was Fox pundit Liz Trotta’s question to those who have been raped in the military, “What did you expect?” The landscape has appeared [...]

Ordinary Citizens Fight Big Coal In “The Last Mountain”

The documentary makes it clear that the people pushing back are up against very heavy hitters. This includes representatives from both political parties, lobbyists for varied interests, as well as the coal industry.

Dreaming About Taking Back America

Each citizen must be pro-active and cannot expect—nor depend on— President Obama to do all the heavy lifting around their advocacy concerns. This goes for environmental issues.

“Semper Fi: Always Faithful” — Documenting a Fight for Environmental Justice

At a time when the Environmental Protection Agency is coming under attack for “over-regulation,” the film stands as a testimony to what happens when the public’s health is neither protected nor considered.

Voices for Clean Air National Week of Action: August 15-19

Although our elected officials have closed down shop in Washington for a recess, the game isn’t over.