activism

Amidst America’s 2020 climate disaster, the CUI staff share their favorite songs about environmental activism.

CU musicians Asha Romeo and Eli Harvey use music as activism in the Black Lives Matter movement. By Isabella Fincher

The 72nd annual CWA conference in April will welcome entrepreneur Marc Randolph and gun control activist Shannon Watts. By Robert Tann

The City of Boulder’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 is not enough, activists say. By Anna Haynes

Organized by the Oyate Native American Student Organization, members of the CU community marched across campus, carrying signs and honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. By Colie Dorfman

No-No Boy delivers engaging acoustic performance and deeply personal retelling of America’s dark history of Asian immigration. By Ben Berman

Green New Deal proponent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed Boulder crowds on the need for environmental policies. By Emma Pond

Thursday, Montana senator Mike Phillips gave a lecture at CU about restoring gray wolves to Colorado. By Regan Donofrio

Nearly 500 protestors gathered at CU to voice the need for action as part of the Global Climate Strike. By Regan Donofrio and Julia Smith

The founder of the “Me Too” movement spoke at CU about her work and about how young people can make a difference. By Carina Julig