Views from the Inside


Apocalypse Never: Climate Movies for the Here and Now

When Hollywood fast-forwards to climate devastation, it wastes an opportunity to ignite our imaginations.

Jesse Firempong

December 01, 2021 - 7 min read

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Climate ChangeGender

A Feminist Climate Renaissance for the Roaring 2020s


Women are shaking up the climate movement with fierce, compassionate leadership.

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Jesse Firempong

March 31, 2021 - 7 min read

Art & DesignHuman Rights

Artists Are the Architects of Activism We Need


Dreamers and creators can break imaginative barriers and lead us to a better world.

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Jesse Firempong

January 15, 2021 - 8 min read

Human RightsViews from the Inside

What Does Protest Look Like When You Can’t Gather?


From Covid-19 lockdowns to Putin’s Russia, activists find ways to have impact despite restrictive conditions.

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Jesse Firempong

August 21, 2020 - 8 min read

Climate ChangeHuman Rights

Too White to Solve the Climate Crisis?


Environmental groups have a diversity problem. Here are some ways we can fix it.

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Jesse Firempong

February 26, 2020 - 7 min read

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