Policy Archives

These youth climate activists are voting — and think you should, too

First-time voters Jerome Foster II, Delaney Reynolds, and Jamie Margolin on why the youth climate vote could help decide the presidential election.

Fix staff Advocacy

He helped pass a historic EJ bill. But he’s just getting started.

An architect of anti-polluting policies on why New Jersey’s latest law is important — and why it’s still not enough.

Brianna Baker Justice

Why voting rights are climate rights: Two experts talk GOTV

A conversation with two leaders working to empower voters for environmental justice

Claire Elise Thompson Advocacy

Young evangelicals used to be skeptical of climate change. Not anymore. And we’re voting.

This election year, millennials and Gen Z are expected to comprise nearly 40 percent of the eligible voting population.

Rev. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap Opinion

In climate politics, she doesn’t see red or blue — only green

As the leader of Conservation Voters for Idaho, Rialin Flores knows a thing or two about mobilizing voters of all stripes.

Adrienne Day Policy

Are we at the dawn of a new welfare state? This policy analyst thinks so.

Julian Brave NoiseCat breaks down Biden’s leftward shift and what it might mean for the country’s shrinking welfare state.

Adrienne Day Media

What’s next: Rethinking the role of government with an equity expert

Elected officials might resist change, but according to Desirée Williams-Rajee, the moment is ripe for transformative action.

Adrienne Day Policy

This professor wants you to give up your climate guilt

Poli sci professor Leah Stokes explains why, when it comes to climate change, it’s actually not all about you.

Fix staff Energy

Meet the young lawmakers crossing party lines for a green future

Though they both grew up in Iowa, they hail from different worlds. Now, these two legislators are joining forces to advance climate solutions in their state.

Scott Shigeoka Policy

Think rural America doesn’t care about the climate? Think again.

Rural people are experiencing climate change firsthand. A Minnesota group gives them a platform to talk about it, and to plant the seeds of solutions.