On this International Youth Day, we want to remind you that it's KINDA CHIC TO: Stay informed. Vote. Advocate for accountable government. Reduce waste. Conserve resources. Support climate action. Volunteer locally. Inspire positive change.

Our 9/3 webinar will examine why accountability for the oil & gas industry is so important, the main legal issues being raised in the Suncor v. Boulder SCOTUS case, and more. Join us, with @rbratspies.bsky.social, @b-dunning.bsky.social, Robert Glicksman, & Lemir Teron! bit.ly/cprsuncorweb...

Please join us in welcoming Terrill North as our new executive director! He comes to the Center with more than 20 years of experience building sustainable organizations, with professional interests in democracy, conservation, environmental justice, public health, and effective policy advocacy.

It's been 2 years since @govwesmoore.bsky.social signed the EO launching MD's Clean Heat Rules. Where do things stand now? Join state officials, contractors, & advocates for a convo on what's needed to invest in healthy, affordable homes & get the standards across the finish line. RSVP Below.

Listen to Black communities. Trust Black expertise. Follow Black leadership. Advance environmental justice. Protect public health. Build a future where Black communities thrive. Happy Juneteenth!

Out of office. Taking the day for reflection, education, and celebration. Happy Juneteenth!

🚨 SB 730 passed the North Carolina House this week with minor amendments, but it still fails to address the serious threats data centers pose to communities and ecosystems. Bottom line: We need stronger protections! Press release: ncejn.org/press-releas...

Join us! May 21 at 1 pm ET for a webinar on Community Benefits. Former Dept. of Energy officials will discuss how CBPs advanced climate, energy, labor, & equity goals. We explore what worked, what didn't, & how to strengthen implementation moving forward. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We already know what’s possible. Now it’s about what we choose.

Congratulations to Center for Progressive Reform member scholar Dr. Lemir Teron of Howard University for being appointed to Maryland's Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities!

This isn't the first time Trump has suggested he's divine — it's just the first time he's done it while also tremendously unpopular. Part of holding his enablers accountable is not falling for it the second they backtrack.

CPR's Alex Klass and Dave Owen co-authored a new essay in the Michigan Law Review Online that examines the history and current use of presidential emergency powers on energy, which was mentioned @insideclimatenews.org. insideclimatenews.org/news/0904202...

Starting Earth Month in community just feels right 💚 CPR’s Interim Co-ED + Sr. Policy Analyst for Climate Justice kicked off LA Climate Week with folks building a better future. Free, public events all week! Find your people & plug in: laclimateweek.com

Read it at progressivereform.org/publications....

How it started /// How it's going ICYMI -- @madisoncondon.bsky.social and @vsrikrish.bsky.social 's new (and sure to be evergreen) piece in defense of the unfairly maligned climate scenario RCP 8.5

The Center for Progressive Reform has identified 975 counties with some form of restrictions on wind and solar. Read more on the problems with clean energy and the strategies that can help solve them: www.wri.org/insights/cle... 💻 @worldresources.bsky.social

This Women’s History Month, we honor Grace Lee Boggs. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻 A writer and lifelong activist who spent 70+ years advancing justice, from the Black Power movement to environmental change, she reminds us: lasting change starts when we work together. 💐

We're hiring an Executive Director to lead strategy, staff, and fundraising. Ideal candidates bring proven fundraising success and a commitment to climate justice, public health, and equity, guiding us into our next phase of impact. For more info and to apply: progressivereform.org/careers/

Overwhelmed by the Maryland General Assembly? Join the Upgrade Maryland coalition on Monday, March 30, 7–8 pm, for a Safer, Cleaner, Affordable Energy webinar on key energy bills and how advocates can push them over the finish line. RSVP: tinyurl.com/UpMDGA26

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating the women of our Member Scholar network who bring diverse perspectives and deep knowledge to advance research and policy solutions that strengthen public protections and support thriving communities.

Our board and staff at the Center for Progressive Reform bring expertise, dedication, and vision to advancing a healthier environment and a more just future for ALL. We're honoring them this Women's History Month! 💐

Opposition targeted: There was little cross-party support during SOTU 2026. Some Democratic representatives protested that Trump’s government has killed Americans, and others (including their guests) were forcibly removed.

On the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles: More (thinly) veiled racist threats. Trump says, “We’ll do a good job there,” and he has established a task force to “ensure that Los Angeles will be ‘safe.’” We’ve already seen what authoritarians mean when they say “safe.”

Immigration & ICE: Trump doubled down on white supremacist ideology, singling out Somali immigrants in Minnesota as “pirates” and blaming them for housing shortages and inflation. There are hardly any words for this racism. Well, here’s one: Gross.

The SOTU fell broadly into three parts: economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Per usual, his speech was heavy on the word count and light on facts — very much in line with the authoritarian style of government we’re already witnessing.

The EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program reduces our utility bills, harmful pollution, and demand on the energy grid. That’s worth defending! Tell our legislators to protect EmPOWER from attacks this session by filling out a brief form at this link: bit.ly/protectempower