The official 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States have come to an end.
We witnessed costly displays of patriotism and military might. And the so-called “Great American State Fair” faced repeated closures as extreme heat swept across the country, underscoring the reality of the climate crisis.
These moments were exercises in American mythmaking.
A truly great America cannot ignore the climate crisis or environmental injustice.
The climate crisis threatens life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Which means climate and environmental justice are inseparable from the promises at the heart of our democracy.
Our new issue of Peace & Riot shares 15 stories from communities across the country who are organizing for a real and different American Dream rooted in environmental justice.
This issue is not just about looking back. It’s about looking to a future people are already making real.
Happy reading.