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Profile: I grew up in the mountains of upstate New York. I've been involved in environmentalism my whole life. Today I'm 24 and live in Philadelphia, where I organize with Rising Tide North America to combat climate change. I believe that stopping the destruction of the natural world is intrinsically linked to ending patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, ableism, and other -isms. I identify as an eco-feminist and love to talk and write about power and oppression. I like my blog posts to be thought-provoking and even controversial.

RYSE posts by Robin:

Gearing up in Detroit for Clean Air, Good Jobs & Justice!

Posted by Robin on Jun 22nd, 2010 in Climate Justice, Direct Action, Energy, Featured | 1 comment

This is my 4th day in Detroit, and I am so psyched for the next 4 days! I came to Detroit for two events: the Rising Tide North America (RTNA) All-Network Convergence, and the U.S. Social Forum (USSF)! While at the RTNA convergence, I had the opportunity to meet with local organizers from Detroit and hear about some of the environmental justice issues they work on in their communities. I’ve also had the honor of helping them prepare for a big rally and march they’re having on Saturday morning. The Clean Air, Good Jobs, Justice for All march will target a dirty trash incinerator... (continue reading)

Rethinking the Campus Environmental Club

Posted by Robin on May 13th, 2010 in Direct Action, Featured, Mountain Top Removal, RYSE | 5 comments

I was speaking recently with a college student who was saying that she didn’t think she would continue to participate in her school’s environmental club next year. I know environmental issues were important to her, so I asked why. She told me couldn’t really explain, but it felt like an ineffective use of her time. I told her I thought I knew what she meant. When I was in college at Drew University, I was part of DEAL, or, the Drew Environmental Action League. Except, we weren’t very heavy on the action part. During the four years I was in DEAL, we spent a lot of time... (continue reading)

Victory for Philly Activists at EPA Rally

Posted by Robin on Mar 3rd, 2010 in Mountain Top Removal | 3 comments

Yesterday, a group of 40 concerned community members members rallied outside the Region 3 EPA building on Arch St in Philadelphia, where they demanded that the Agency stop approving new permits for mountaintop removal (MTR) mining. Philly’s Region 3 office reviews MTR permits in Virginia and West Virginia. The crowd chanted “Ending MTR, who has the say? Region 3 of the EPA!”, while myself and fellow Rising Tide activist Josh Yoder attempted to enter the building with a letter for senior Region 3 Administrator Shawn Garvin. We were prepared to risk arrest (apparently entering... (continue reading)

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I grew up in the mountains of upstate New York. I've been involved in environmentalism my whole life. Today I'm 24 and live in Philadelphia, where I organize with Rising Tide North America to combat climate change. I believe that stopping the destruction of the natural world is intrinsically linked to ending patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, ableism, and other -isms. I identify as an eco-feminist and love to talk and write about power and oppression. I like my blog posts to be thought-provoking and even controversial.

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