The author asks, who needs to go to Mars when we can re-green and re-nourish this planet?. . . We need liberty and happiness for all, not indexes of GDP or stock markets . . . It’s about aligning the technical/intelligence capacity to meet the full needs of people and the planet.”
Recent federal action has imperiled food access for over 700,000 kids. Parents unable to provide for their hungry children feel powerless. Deprivation of adequate nutrition can be devastating for families.
Detroit has a champion sport's team, but while the 1% grows in wealth, working class people are priced out of ticket purchases to see their beloved team, even from the 'pay-2-watch world' playoffs.
Compas, a student-led organization, has been pivotal in building a collaborative movement to create genuine change for farmworker communities. Support includes healthcare, legal assistance with ICE raids, housing, food. and education to the broader community.