Dear Friends and Supporters, Today, the jury presented a “guilty” verdict for second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter during the Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd. This is a monumental decision that 12 people made that sets a precedent for police accountability nationwide. We are keeping George Floyd’s friends and loved […]
As I write this, we are grieving the death of Daunte Wright. Alongside our Minnesota community, we are beyond angered by the police violence and systemic racism that has cut short the life of another Black man. We call for justice. We call for accountability. It’s exhausting to continually wake up to the systemic injustices […]
This month we are proud to share our latest Annual Report, showcasing our accomplishments from September 2019-August 2020, thanks to your continued support! From our Band Together concert, podcast and activation campaign, to transitioning to a virtual work environment one year ago, to integrating an anti-racism lens and intersectional approach in our programming, we found […]
As we witness millions struggle across the U.S. without heat and electricity due to climate-fueled extreme weather events, it’s important to recognize that this is a first-hand example of climate change impacting low-income and communities of color first and worst. The intersecting issues of a changed Arctic jet stream pattern, aging infrastructure, and an electric […]
With heavy hearts, our team watched the violent white supremacist attacks on our democracy that unfolded on January 6th — it was extremely disturbing, but sadly not surprising given the drumbeat of outwardly racist rhetoric in the past few years and the history of our country. Read our full response. With a new Presidential administration […]
As 2020 comes to a close, we will most likely hit another milestone: 2020 is the new warmest year on record. A recent United Nations report showed that while we are dangerously behind schedule in slowing climate change, recent pledges to cut emissions by China and other countries could help avert the worst consequences. Coupled […]
On November 4th our country officially withdrew from the Paris Agreement. Yet, as we look ahead to the next four years, our first order of action is to renew our commitment to the international climate agreement. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to do just this on his first day, which is an important first step. […]
Blog cover art is titled “Clearer Waters”, by Jasmine Dawn Holt (age 17), published in Eyewitness: Minnesota Voices on Climate Change. Four years ago on the day after the 2016 election, we sent a message to you about the importance of radical, resilient hope. Today, as we await the results of this critical election and […]
This Election Day, we acknowledge and recognize that things feel different – on par with how the rest of 2020 has felt. Whether you have already cast your vote, or plan to head to the polls today, we encourage everyone to stay safe and participate in our democracy. Climate Generation honors the right for every […]
First, let me start by saying what our President failed to say: we denounce white supremacy in all its forms. Period. Second, we follow what science says. Third, while I was happy to see the first Presidential debate and Vice Presidential debate both include a climate change question, specifically asking the candidates whether they accept […]