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Heather McTeer Toney: The Long Struggle for Justice

Heather McTeer Toney: The Long Struggle for Justice

Climate activist and Rachel’s Network Catalyst Awardee Heather McTeer Toney insists that those most affected by climate change are best suited to lead the movement. In her forthcoming book “Before the Streetlights Come On,” and in this excerpt from the book, she talks about how environmental action and racial justice must be deeply intertwined to build a better future.

Supporting the Frontline Communities Fighting Line 3 in Minnesota

Supporting the Frontline Communities Fighting Line 3 in Minnesota

Native organizers in Minnesota are leading on-the-ground resistance to urge President Biden to revoke permits and halt construction, provide legal support to water protectors, and communicate the threat posed by Line 3. Rachel’s Network provided a grant through the Equation Campaign to support the coalition.

Climate Champion Annel Hernandez Wins Inaugural Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award.

Climate Champion Annel Hernandez Wins Inaugural Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award.

Rachel’s Network announced that it has awarded climate champion Annel Hernandez with its inaugural Catalyst Award. As associate director of the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance and member of the NY Renews coalition, Annel was one of the key players in the passage of New York’s new climate law passed in July 2019, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Tribal Attorney Tara Houska Wins Inaugural Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award

Tribal Attorney Tara Houska Wins Inaugural Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award

Rachel’s Network announced that it has awarded tribal attorney Tara Houska with its inaugural Catalyst Award. Tara (Couchiching First Nation Anishinaabe) is former campaigns director of Honor the Earth, former advisor on Native American affairs to Bernie Sanders, and founder of Giniw collective, a grassroots, frontlines effort led by indigenous women to protect Anishinaabe territory from the destruction of Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands project.

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