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Media & Journalism

Emerson Collective is partnering with NowThis to share stories of people, places, and issues that impact our lives. By raising awareness, we hope to inspire action and spur ideas for ways we can all be more involved in solving problems that are affecting so many communities.

  • Immigration

    Former Refugee Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Afghanistan Crisis

    ‘I’ve had the experience of being from a family that was persecuted’ — FL Rep. Stephanie Murphy opened up about arriving to the U.S. as a refugee following the Vietnam War and why she’s committed to helping allies remaining in Afghanistan.

  • Equity & Justice

    These States Expanded Voting Access in 2021

    There’s a ‘fault line’ growing between U.S. states — while 21 states have passed restrictive voting laws, others like Kentucky are working to increase access to the ballot box.

  • Immigration

    TX Gov. Greg Abbott Says State Will Build Its Own Border Wall

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will build its own border wall — here’s what’s wrong with that plan.

  • Immigration

    DREAMers Still Face Uncertain Future 9 Years After DACA

    9 years after DACA, 800,000 DREAMers like Mayra still face an uncertain future

  • Equity & Justice

    Activists Band Together to Stop Gerrymandering in Their Community

    ‘Gerrymandering is a threat to our democracy' — With congressional districts set to be redrawn later this year, these activists are banding together to stop gerrymandering in their community.

  • Immigration

    Supreme Court Rules TPS Holders Can’t Get a Green Card

    After a unanimous Supreme Court ruling, immigrants with temporary protected status (TPS) can no longer apply for a green card.

  • Equity & Justice

    Texas Democrats Walk Out to Block Voter Suppression Bill

    Texas House Democrats walked out of the Capitol to prevent Republicans from passing a restrictive new voting bill.

  • Immigration

    400,000+ People Are at Risk of Losing Their Legal Status

    ‘If I don’t have TPS, I have to lose my job’ — Meet Erasmo Ramos, an essential worker who was on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the nearly 400,000 people with temporary protected status who is at risk unless Congress acts

  • Equity & Justice

    The Fight for the Right to Vote Continues Today

    ‘The Constitution as written was deeply flawed, especially on the issue of voting rights’ — Adam Jentleson explains why the fight for voting rights is so important

  • Immigration

    Haitians in U.S. Granted Protected Status as Others Remain in Limbo

    Haitians in the U.S. have been granted protected status — but the same cannot be said for thousands of others who are still in limbo

  • Equity & Justice

    Memphis’ Fight Against the Byhalia Pipeline

    This Memphis community is rallying together to stop an oil pipeline that would devastate a neighborhood already plagued by environmental racism

  • Environment

    Fixing America's Broken Sanitation Systems

    ‘Most people don’t wanna think about sewage. They’d rather just flush and forget about it’ — Author Catherine Coleman Flowers explains why we need to fix America’s broken sanitation systems and how the climate crisis is only making matters worse.

  • Immigration

    Mother & Sons Separated Under Trump Admin Reunite

    This Honduran mother was forcibly separated from her kids under the Trump admin — 3 years later, they're finally reuniting in the U.S.

  • Immigration

    Farmer Says Workforce Shortages Threaten His Harvest

    ‘Without these people, we wouldn’t function, and that’s the truth’ — This conservative asparagus farmer says that a shortage of migrant workers has impacted his harvest.

  • Immigration

    Immigration Expert Breaks Down the Situation at the Border

    This immigration expert says the numbers don’t paint a full picture of the situation at the border — so he’s debunking common myths and providing more context.

  • Equity & Justice

    Activists Speak Out After Georgia GOP Passes Restrictive Voting Laws That Target Black Communities

    ‘Getting rid of Sunday voting is 100% an attack on the Black electorate’ — Activists are speaking out after Georgia Republicans passed legislation that would limit access to voting for Black communities.

  • Civic Engagement

    ¿Cómo votar en Florida para que tu elección cuente? Wilmer Valderrama te lo explica

    Para que tu voto cuente realmente en Florida, debes conocer todas sus variantes y lo que debes hacer para asegurar su validez. Wilmer Valderrama está aquí para explicártelo paso a paso.

  • Civic Engagement

    Francia Raísa: ¿cómo votar en Arizona para que tu elección realmente cuente?

    En este video, la actriz Francia Raisa te cuenta todo lo que debes saber para votar de forma correcta en las elecciones del 3 de noviembre.

  • Civic Engagement

    Aaron Diaz te cuenta lo que debes hacer (y lo que no) para que tu voto en Texas sea válido

    Hay todavía muchas preguntas sobre cómo votar en el estado de Texas para que tu elección realmente cuente. El actor Aaron Diaz tiene exactamente todo lo que debes tener en cuenta el día en que vayas a dejar tu voto.

  • Civic Engagement

    Kate Del Castillo: ¿Cómo votar de forma correcta en el estado de Nevada?

    Para votar de forma correcta en el estado de Nevada, hay varias cosas a tener en cuenta. Por suerte, Kate Del Castillo está aquí para contarte, paso a paso, qué cosas debes saber.

  • Civic Engagement

    What's With the Long Lines Outside Polling Places?

    ‘Please don’t get out of line’ — Founder of Democracy Docket Marc Elias talks about the long lines outside polling places and which communities they affect most.

  • Civic Engagement

    Marc Elias: 7 Things to Know Before You #Vote

    Founder of Democracy Docket Marc Elias shares 7 things you need to know before you #vote.

  • Instagram

    Simone Manuel on the Do's and Don'ts of Voting in Texas

    2-time Olympic gold medalist @swimone is breaking down everything you need to know about voting in Texas.

  • Instagram

    Marc Elias: 8 Days Until Election Day

    As the Senate moves to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down the court cases going on around the country that could make a huge difference in the election.

  • Civic Engagement

    Mike Krzyzewski on the Do's and Don'ts of Voting in North Carolina

    Let Duke's Coach K share the game plan for North Carolina voters today, the first day of early voting in the state.

  • Civic Engagement

    Jamie Foxx on How to Vote in Texas

    Voting in Texas? Actor and TX native Jamie Foxx is breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the election.

  • Environment

    The Lasting Impact of the Trump Admin’s Environmental Policies

    Trump has rolled back 100 environmental policies since taking office — former EPA Chief Gina McCarthy warns of what the lasting impact could be.

  • Environment

    Zach Galifianakis Explains How to Register to Vote in North Carolina

    This Friday, Oct 9, is the last day to register to vote in North Carolina — so the state’s native son Zach Galifianakis is here to explain how.

  • Civic Engagement

    Caron Butler on Voting in Wisconsin

    Former Milwaukee Bucks player Caron Butler is getting out the vote in Wisconsin with this helpful list of do's and don'ts.

  • Civic Engagement

    The Do's and Don'ts of Voting in Florida

    NBA coach Doc Rivers is spreading the word with this list of helpful voting do’s and don’ts.

  • Civic Engagement

    Bradley Cooper on Do's and Don'ts of Voting in Pennsylvania

    Live in Pennsylvania? Let PA native Bradley Cooper break down the do's and don'ts of voting for you.

  • Civic Engagement

    The Do's and Don'ts of Voting in Arizona

    Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr is getting out the vote in Arizona with this list of helpful do’s and don’ts.

  • Environment

    Solar Panels Bring New Life to Struggling Farms

    These solar panels are breathing new life into farms struggling amid trade wars, high commodity prices, and the climate crisis.

  • Immigration

    Florida Pastor Speaks Out on Voter Suppression in Hispanic Community

    ‘Elections aren’t built on intentions. Elections are built on action’ — This Florida pastor is speaking out against voter suppression within the Hispanic community.

  • Environment, and COVID-19

    How Air Pollution Exposes America's Racial Disparities

    ‘Just living here, I’m 2 times more likely to get cancer in my lifetime’ — This Pittsburgh-based environmental activist is exposing how air pollution is intrinsically linked to racial disparities in America.

  • Environment, and COVID-19

    Farmlands Threatened by Flooding Again Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Farmlands in the U.S. like Calvin Head’s are being threatened by flooding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts say the climate crisis is partly to blame.

  • Immigration

    Why this musician needs DACA

    ‘It means that we can breathe a little bit easier now’ — Here’s what the Supreme Court ruling in favor of DACA means for plaintiffs like Emmanuel Ajomale

  • Chicago CRED

    Rev. Craig Nash Speaks Out About Policing in Black Communities

    ‘The fear and the mistrust goes so far back, and I almost wanna say it’s in our DNA’ — Community leader Rev. Craig Nash is speaking out about violent policing in Black communities, like his own in Chicago

  • Immigration

    This DACA Plaintiff Says DREAMers Are Essential During COVID-19

    This doctor is one of 30,000 DACA recipients working in the health care industry. Now he's reminding the Supreme Court how essential DREAMers are, especially during crises like COVID-19.

  • Equity & Justice

    Can Donald Trump Actually Delay the 2020 Presidential Election?

    Joe Biden is worried that Trump will try to delay the presidential election. Trump likely can’t do that — but that doesn’t mean voting will go off without a hitch in November.

  • Equity & Justice

    Stacey Abrams Fights For a Fair Count In The 2020 Census

    ‘The census delivers financial resources and political power, but only to those who are counted.’ — Stacey Abrams is doing everything in her power to make sure that every community gets counted in the 2020 census.

  • Immigration

    DACA Health Care Workers Await Supreme Court Ruling

    ‘My patients really don’t care about my immigration status’ — This nurse is one of 30,000 DACA recipients working on the front lines of COVID-19, but the Trump admin could change everything.

  • Education

    Remote Learning is Intensifying America's 'Homework Gap'

    More than 50 million students were forced to switch to online learning because of COVID-19 — but for those without broadband access, the ‘homework gap’ is only getting worse.

  • Education

    Why All Students Deserve High-Speed Internet

    ‘Using the internet in my classroom is like sucking peanut butter through a straw’ — All students deserve high-speed internet, and Evan Marwell’s company is making it happen.

  • Environment

    Beach Erosion and High Water Levels Are Threatening Great Lakes Homes

    ‘It’s virtually impossible to separate what we’re seeing from climate change’ — From catastrophic shoreline erosion to flooded towns, here’s how record-high water levels are impacting Great Lakes residents.

  • Immigration

    Fugees Academy for Refugee Children Helps Kids Adapt, Grow, and Learn in Supportive Environment

    'Any war that you have seen on TV in the last 20 years, we have a kid from that region' — This Ohio school for refugee students helps kids adapt, grow, and learn in a supportive environment.

  • Equity & Justice

    Mississippi Case Challenges Lifetime Felon Voting Ban

    This foster dad and Little League coach is fighting to restore voting rights in Mississippi for people with previous felony convictions like him.

  • Equity & Justice

    This Teen Wants to Let 17 Year Olds Vote in the Primary Election

    This soon-to-be 18-year-old will be eligible to vote in the November general election, but has no say in who the Democratic nominee will be. Now she’s fighting to change the law.

  • Equity & Justice

    Historian Carol Anderson on How Voter Suppression Targets Students & Black People

    From voter ID laws to gerrymandering, this author breaks down all the voter suppression tactics that keep students and Black people from casting their ballots.

  • Equity & Justice

    This Restaurant Serves ‘Immigrant Food’ in Trump’s Backyard

    This restaurant's unique menu lets customers buy lunch and donate to immigrant rights groups at the same time.

  • Environment

    Indigenous Rights Lawyer Sherri Mitchell on 'Environmental Racism'

    'Indigenous peoples have been on the front lines of environmental racism for decades' — Indigenous rights lawyer and activist Sherri Mitchell explains why all Americans should care about environmental justice and Indigenous issues.

  • Equity & Justice

    How Americans' Votes Are Being Blocked in 2020

    From dismissing mail ballots to name purging, here are the ways states stop eligible citizens from participating in the democratic process.

  • Education

    What Students and Teachers Need Most in 2020

    The average teacher in America spends roughly $500 of their own money on school supplies every year — here’s how you can help out this holiday season.

  • Immigration

    Resisting Deportation: Meet Undocumented Mother Edith Espinal

    Edith Espinal is an undocumented mother who has lived inside an Ohio church for two years resisting deportation — now, ICE is trying to get police to force her out.

  • Environment

    Year in Review: The Youth Climate Movement

    ‘You had a future! So should we!’ — 2019 was the year young people around the world stood up and demanded real climate action. These were the key moments for the youth climate movement.

  • Equity & Justice

    Mitch Landrieu on Why Racism Is the Most Troubling Issue in America

    This former New Orleans mayor traveled to 13 states in the South to better understand racial injustice and white privilege — after speaking to hundreds of people, he launched an initiative to confront America's 'original sin'.

  • Environment

    Part 1: These Are The Climate Buzzwords You Need to Know

    Greenhouse gases, carbon tax, decarbonization, oh my! If these climate crisis buzzwords have your head spinning, have no fear, we’re here to give you the 101.

  • Environment

    Part 2: These Are The Climate Buzzwords You Need to Know

    Care about the climate but confused by the lingo? From fracking to carbon offset, here are 6 more climate terms you need to know.

  • Environment

    Meet the Farmers Facing the Climate Crisis

    These farmers want to lead America’s agriculture industry into a profitable and sustainable future after seeing firsthand how the climate crisis is impacting their livelihoods.

  • Environment

    Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus on the Climate Crisis and U.S. National Security

    This former U.S. Navy secretary says the climate crisis is a threat to America’s armed forces and, ultimately, its national security overall

  • Immigration

    How ICE Flooded Louisiana’s Prison System with Asylum Seekers

    Former jails are being turned into ICE detention centers across the Southern United States — this immigration attorney is fighting to provide legal assistance to imprisoned asylum detainees who face an uncertain fate

  • Immigration

    The Past, Present, and Future of Seeking Asylum in America

    Here's how new policies are making it almost impossible to get asylum in the U.S., especially for people fleeing violence and poverty in Central America. This is how we got here and what you can do to help.

  • Immigration

    What Is DACA and Is the Immigration Policy About to End?

    An entire generation of immigrants who came to the U.S. early in life have been able to grow up here, thanks to Obama's DACA program. This week, the Supreme Court is hearing cases that could change the fate of these nearly 1 million young people.

  • Equity & Justice

    Stockton, CA Mayor Michael Tubbs on Investing in Young People

    ‘Talent and intellect are universal, but…resources and opportunities are not.’ — Here’s what one of the youngest mayors in the nation is doing to combat economic inequality and empower young people in his city.

  • Equity & Justice

    Deo Niyizonkiza Built Health Initiative in Burundi Village After Surviving Genocide

    Deo Niyizonkiza survived civil war in Burundi and escaped genocide in Rwanda. Now he’s helping communities heal from the traumas of war by expanding access to life-saving health care.

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