As the city’s Equity Office says, “Austin has a long history of systemic racism and racial inequity that continues today.” That’s why we apply an equity lens to everyday reporting, writing stories that investigate the intersection of equity and the outdoors, climate change, and even the food that we eat.
Summary In this post, we highlight the local organizations, government departments, and advisory boards and commissions that influence racial justice and policing policies in Austin. Action Box Watch the Austin City Council meeting from June 4th on protests in the city and police policies and
Summary The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) has partnered with Dell Medical School to provide holistic health care opportunities to its residents, even during the pandemic. Action Box The team at HACA is trying to share this health care model with other
As millions more Americans are starting to figure out, navigating the process of applying for government benefits or accessing nonprofit services can be extremely difficult… especially in times of crisis. That’s what 2-1-1 is for. Since 1996, the United Way’s 2-1-1 call center
Summary The need for emergency food resources has put a strain on Austin’s traditional food network, forcing the city, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to get a bit more creative. Action Box If you want to help the growing number of Austinties in need of food, consider
Summary In this personal essay, local community activist Janis Bookout discusses the real danger of ignoring privilege in the midst of a global pandemic. About Janis Janis Bookout is the Executive Director of Earth Day Austin, as well as one of the organizers of Community
Summary In this personal essay, local community activist Janis Bookout encourages Austinites to see the power in embracing social distancing and choosing to create a long-lasting, positive impact on our local community. About Janis Janis Bookout is the Executive Director of Earth Day Austin, as
Summary Angelica Erazo and a team of volunteers are building a community-based website to help Austinites looking for help during COVID-19 find the resources they need. Action Box Volunteer as a fact-checker or translator for coronavirusaustin.org. “So one thing we know for sure, is that
This is part two of our Beyond The Strike series, showcasing the many proposed solutions, ideas from inspiring community leaders, and opportunities for you to get involved around climate justice in Austin. You can read part one of the series (which focuses on energy) here.
Guest Post – from the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club Written by Shane Johnson, Clean Energy Distributed Organizer with the Sierra Club For community advocates and policy wonks alike, Austin Energy’s recently-announced Working Group to Update the Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection
“We will be judged on how we treat the most vulnerable in our community. If someone has nowhere else to sleep, they shouldn’t be charged with a crime simply for sleeping in public. If a person has no money for food or busfare, it shouldn’t
Tucked away in East Austin is a rare thing – a piece of undeveloped land, complete with panoramic views of the city that surrounds it. For years, residents of the nearby Springdale-Airport and Hog Pen neighborhoods have been pushing for it be cleaned up
What does WWE wrestling have to do with climate change? Ask the artists behind “Once There Were Six Seasons,” a show about climate change premiering in Austin on April 19th. The show is a production of the Glass Half Full Theatre, an Austin-based group that uses puppetry