Courtney Bourgoin, courtney.bourgoin@sierraclub.org
Oakland, CA— Sierra magazine’s May/ June edition is now on newsstands and arriving at subscribers’ homes.
The current issue focuses on the structural problems afflicting American democracy, and draws a line between our political system’s weaknesses and often lackluster environmental protections. Highlights include:
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“The Sunrise Comes to Nashville:” An inspiring piece about the youth activist group pushing local politicians to care about climate change, written by Leanna First-Arai.
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“All Politics is Still Local,” by Heather Smith dives into bottom-up politics like ballot initiatives and voter registration that are driving environmental policy change across the country.
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Paul Rauber’s “The Easiest and Hardest Places to Vote This November”— an important article on the unique barriers and solutions to voting complications state-by-state.
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“Native Americans Helped Invent American Democracy But Are Often Prevented From Practicing It” by Jacqueline Keeler. From Utah and Arizona to the Dakotas, Keeler writes on how Indigenous communities have struggled against efforts to suppress their ability to vote.
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“This Election May Be the Most Important One Ever” by Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune on the environmental implications of the 2020 election.
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