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Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
Last year, on October 8, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the holiday federally for the first time. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors and celebrates the sovereignty and vibrant and diverse cultures, contributions, and lifeways of Indigenous Peoples. In the United States, that means honoring the American Indians, Alaska Natives, and……
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NIRS Statement in Response to the Inflation Reduction Act: Climate Compromises and Sacrifices Are Not Justifiable
For years, the world has wondered what it would look like if and when the US government took concrete action in response to climate change. Now we know – and it isn’t pretty. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is not truly a climate bill, and is certain to harm the very communities that……
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Honoring a Landmark Environmental Justice Victory in Louisiana
Today, we celebrate the story of Homer, Louisiana — a community that defeated a proposed uranium enrichment plant in 1997, one the first environmental justice victories! This weekend, we commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the struggle for Black liberation in the US. Officially proclaimed a federal holiday last year by Congress, Juneteenth is named for……
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