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By Cathy Becker, Responsible Finance Campaign Director
Earlier this year, Green America released its expanded and upgraded Get A Better Bank map, with 17,000 branches of 3,000 mission-driven banks and credit unions. These banks and credit unions invest in affordable housing, sustainable agriculture, small green…
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In 2021, Juneteenth became a national holiday- and for many this was their first time hearing about the holiday. But this day isn’t about a free day off work or no school. This holiday has been celebrated by Black Americans for years. The legacy of Black Americans is often overlooked by this country which is why July 4th is not the day that marks their independence - June 19th is…
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In 2025, Pride Month is more important than ever. Five years ago, legislators introduced just over 100 bills targeting LGBTQ+ people. In 2025, activists are tracking over 900, a majority of them aimed at the transgender community. LGBTQ+ rights and safety are facing major setbacks, both in the United States and abroad.
LGBTQ+ people have always existed,…
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By Cathy Cowan Becker, Responsible Finance Campaign Director
On May 7, Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of FEMA, told Congress, “I do not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”
Within a day, Hamilton was out, replaced by Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary David Richardson, who…
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The Trump Administration’s tariffs are causing market gyrations. They could increase inflation and cause a recession. Tariffs also harm people with lower incomes in the US the most and people in poorer countries as well – the same people who are also being harmed by the Administration’s cuts to the federal government and overseas aid.
Even with the recent…
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By Cathy Becker, Responsible Finance Campaign Director
Last June, Tractor Supply made headlines when it announced it would eliminate jobs and goals focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as stop sponsoring Pride festivals and submitting data to the LGBTQ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign.
Soon following were similar announcements from John Deere,…
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Amazon is full of deals, but those deals come at a big cost to people and the planet. So, before you click on that item that sounds like a steal, check out Green America's 10 reasons to not shop Amazon.
Don’t shop Amazon because it...
Exploits workers and fights unions. Amazon has a long history of opposing unionization. The National Labor Relations Board is…
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At the 2025 Grammys, Global Impact Award winner Alicia Keys used her time at the mic to state, “DEI is not a threat, it’s a gift.” With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) under attack from the Trump Administration, making the case for DEI to millions of people was inspiring.
And it’s not just major stars stating the case for DEI. Big box retailer Costco made a strong…
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Our Clean Electronics Production Network - which aims to remove hazardous chemicals from production of mobile phones, computers, etc. - has published the 3rd Annual Report of their Toward Zero Exposure program!
The program has now completed three full years, and in that time, Founding TZE Signatories - Apple, Dell, HP and Fairphone - have positively impacted…
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