Philadelphia's Energy Future

Philadelphia’s Energy Future

Zein Nakhoda offered the below testimony to the Philadelphia City Council’s Special Committee on Energy Opportunities Public Hearing on March 13, 2015 as a member of the Maypop Collective for Climate and Economic Justice and 215 People’s Alliance. Philadelphia’s energy future and more »

#BlackLivesMatter & Ecology Study (DSN POC Caucus)

#BlackLivesMatter & Ecology Study (DSN POC Caucus)

Check out the Divestment Student Network POC Caucus’ study on #BlackLivesMatter & Ecology exploring the intersections between Black Liberation and Ecological Justice. Zein and Sachie helped coordinate the study with other members of the Caucus Core. Find curriculum and reflections 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 »

Progressive Philly Rising after the People's Campaign

Progressive Philly Rising after the People’s Campaign

A couple Thursdays ago I woke up to a barrage of texts and emails: “Hanger is withdrawing from the race!” I opened my computer to vet the rumors: “Former DEP Secretary John Hanger will end his campaign for governor today more »