Ferguson National Visionary Platform and Demands

Ferguson National Visionary Platform and Demands

In 2014, we saw rage and resistance sweep across the country and we’re humbled to step into 2015 with a resolution to continue fighting for racial justice and the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We want to begin by honoring the black queer more »

Philadelphia should resist Marcellus 'energy hub' vision (NewsWorks)

Philadelphia should resist Marcellus ‘energy hub’ vision (NewsWorks)

Commentary by Alexa Ross via NewsWorks December 31, 2014 In the near-freezing temperatures of a recent Friday morning, a group of over 100 Philadelphians gathered outside of the Drexel University student center. A sea of black-and-yellow warning signs trumpeted messages more »

Philly Has Roots to Weather the Storm

Philly Has Roots to Weather the Storm

Philadelphia frontlines on climate and economic justice at People’s Climate March and beyond By Alexa Ross and Zein Nakhoda On September 21, we joined hundreds of thousands in the streets of NYC for the People’s Climate March (PCM). Billed as more »

Lessons Learned from the Young People's Just Transition Project

Lessons Learned from the Young People’s Just Transition Project

“I would say to young people… let them remember that there is a meaning beyond absurdity. Let them be sure that every little deed counts, that every word has power, and that we can do- every one- our share to more »

Our Journey So Far

Our Journey So Far

Alexa Ross: As the end of one year was giving way to the next I ate cheeseburgers with a new mentor, someone who’s seen the shapes colonialism and addiction and healing take over time. I grasped at new patterns of more »