The Future We Fight For

Intolerance and hatred have no place in our country, or for that matter on our planet. We condemn the fear based violent actions by a minority of self-proclaimed racists. Their violence and anger must be met with unity by those who believe in equality, justice, and human rights for all.

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As You Sow
Your Hard-Earned Dollars, Invested in Climate-Killing Coal Power

Retiring coal-fired power plants could be the most effective use of major investments to limit global warming. That’s why Fossil Free Funds combined forces with Macroclimate to highlight investments in the most carbon-intensive utilities with coal-fired power plants — companies that can be found in nearly everyone’s retirement portfolio.

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MCDONALD’S CONSUMER PACKAGING

McDonald’s Corp. took an important environmental step forward by phasing out harmful polystyrene (PS) foam packaging for hot beverage cups in the U.S. following engagement with As You Sow in 2011 and 2012, but continues its use in overseas markets.

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As You Sow
Antibiotics in Livestock Create Investor Risk

A century ago, the top three causes of death were infectious diseases. Today, they account for a few percent of deaths, thanks to antibiotics. However, antibiotics are losing effectiveness due to reckless overuse in human medicine and in farm animal production.

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Austin Wilson
Choice ACT: Step-By-Step Action Guide

This new legislation, which was heard by the Congressional Financial Services Committee on April 26 and advanced to the House of Representatives on May 4, would fundamentally impair investors’ rights to file shareholder resolutions.

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