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Does the Climate Corps Also Address the Mental Health Crisis?

Kate Yoder / Grist May 21, 2024 Biden’s program could provide much-needed structure to young Americans feeling distressed and helpless. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Coalition of Green Groups Calls on Congress to Pass Pro-Labor PRO Act

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 The union-supporting legislation will go before the House on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez.

Is the DNC Planning to Go to War Against the Left?

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 27, 2020 Grassroots activists voice their concern after Chair Tom Perez stacks the party's convention committees with opponents of Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Progressive Groups Call for Sanders-Warren Truce

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jan 16, 2020 Supporters of both candidates issue a joint statement imploring them to put an end to their recent dispute ahead of the Iowa caucus. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. on the campaign trail in Ames, Iowa.

Bernie Sanders Nabs Key Grassroots Endorsement

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 9, 2020 The Sunrise Movement formally announces its support of the Vermont senator, citing his unwavering commitment to a Green New Deal and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Global Warming Crisis Worsens, DNC Torpedoes Climate Debate

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Aug 25, 2019 Activists condemn the Democratic National Committee vote to kill a resolution for a multicandidate forum on climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sunrise Movement Turns Up the Heat on Congress

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Feb 26, 2019 Though Sen. Mitch McConnell didn’t show up to hear them out, hundreds of young activists gathered at his office to send their message. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Green New Deal Is Indeed a Big Deal

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Feb 14, 2019 Despite being attacked from many sides so soon after it was introduced, the proposed program may be our best hope out of a climate and economic quagmire. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Climate Activists Arrested en Masse at Offices of Top Democrats

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 11, 2018 More than 1,000 demonstrators descend on Capitol Hill to demand that officials listen to their youngest constituents. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Democrats Back a ‘Green New Deal’?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 22, 2018 Capitol Hill up-and-comers and organizations like the Sunrise Movement can offer hope for our collective future—if Congress can rise to the occasion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )