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** Turning It Around
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September 8, 2025
After a storm this summer, a tree fell in my parents’ yard. We were upset to see it go, and then stuck with the problem of what to do with it. A neighbor chopped it into logs with his power saw. My dad gave the neighbor peaches in thanks, and gave me the wood for my fireplace. One lost tree ended up helping two households. Now it’s my turn to pass the care onto someone else.
In this issue of Justice This Week, we’re thinking about how we can turn things around, from reversing the wealth gap to escaping the philanthropic trap. How can we shift inward to our communities and neighbors in times of need, how can we think long-term—and how can finding joy, especially in the midst of so much loss, be a radical act?
Surviving this difficult time calls on us to rely on others, and to re-think and refine our approach.
Dr. Alison Stine
Climate Justice Senior Editor
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Clamoring for Equity: Now Is a Builder’s Moment
by Melissa DeShields, Keecha Harris, and Carmen JM Simon
Today, faced with a rising tide of authoritarianism, many in nonprofits and philanthropy are lying low. But what is required is something else entirely: building for the future.
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Twenty Years After Katrina: Lessons in Climate, Justice, and Solidarity
by Deepa Iyer
Two decades after Katrina, community leaders offer lessons for nonprofits on how to support local organizations navigating climate disasters in an era of democratic erosion.
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The Long Reach of Trump’s Climate Agenda
by Abdullahi Lawal
While much attention has focused on the immediate damage of the Trump administration on climate, what’s the long-term judicial reach—and how can the next generation fight back?
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The Philanthropic Trap: How Charity Can Legitimize Systemic Problems
by James A. Lomastro
In a few decades, foundation assets have increased more than tenfold, yet social problems mount too. What is happening?
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