Be N.I.C.E. during the World Cup

A diverse group of community members gathered to create the No ICE in the Cup campaign, a national call to action demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has no place near the World Cup festivities.

News that ICE agents will be present at major stadiums during the event has been met with growing backlash and criticism from fans and businesses alike. And recently, the hotel staff and food service workers who run a major stadium in LA have threatened to go on strike if the tournament becomes hunting grounds for ICE.

Anyone can support the campaign, but there are specific calls-to-action for those living in cities that are hosting games this summer.

Learn more and support: noiceinthecup.us.

Amy Acton's primary win in Ohio could help women keep historic gains as governors. Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio's former public health director who briefed the state nearly every day during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, won the Democratic nomination for governor. If elected, she would be the first woman to govern Ohio — setting up a history-making general election against Vivek Ramaswamy, which would be the first South Asian governor in state history regardless of who wins. 19th News >

'The power of organizing': How Indigenous organizers defeated a mining company at Pe' Sla. After sustained prayer camps, direct action, and a pair of lawsuits, Pete Lien & Sons withdrew its proposal to drill for graphite near Pe' Sla — a high-elevation prairie in the Black Hills sacred to the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota tribes. A federal judge had issued a temporary restraining order on May 4, and within days the company pulled out entirely. Organizers told Prism the victory offers a clear roadmap: prayer, direct action, and legal pressure working together can stop extractive industry at sacred sites. Prism >

These Gullah Geechee descendants won a major vote, but their fight continues. After voters overwhelmingly rejected a zoning ordinance that could have resulted in higher taxes, attracted more developers, harmed local businesses, and led to Geechee displacement, the community is “cautiously optimistic” to find support from local leadership. Capital B News >

May Day push to 'shut it down' takes shape across the country. The American Prospect Organizers reported more than 5,000 May Day Strong actions across the U.S. on May 1 — what Waging Nonviolence called the most widespread distribution of U.S. May Day actions on record. Unions including the AFT, NEA, and Starbucks Workers United joined DSA chapters, Indivisible, and immigrant rights groups in calling for "no school, no work, no shopping." Sunrise estimated 100,000 students participated. Prospect > 

In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling. An overwhelming majority of United Nations member countries voted in favor of the International Court of Justice's ruling that failure to address climate change constitutes a "wrongful act" under international law. The U.S. was among a small minority that opposed the measure. Grist >

Loved ones, supporters of Delaney Hall's striking immigrants rally outside detention center More than 300 people detained at Newark, New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center launched a hunger and work strike on May 22, demanding improved conditions and a direct meeting with the governor. Outside the facility, family members and supporters maintained a sustained presence — volunteers stocked food, set up gathering spaces, and stayed around the clock. Prism documented detainees holding their hands in the shape of a heart through frosted glass windows toward the crowd. Prism >

This anti-poverty program is effective even in one of the world's toughest settings. A program once funded by USAID that used the graduation approach, which helps ultra-poor people "graduate" out of poverty, demonstrated income increases even several years after it ended for vulnerable communities. NPR >

Note: Eliminating USAID—which provided food, medical care, clean water, and more to over 60 countries around the world—could lead to 14 million additional deaths by 2030. Now, a new paper in Science is pointing to another knock-on effect: a rise in violent conflict across the regions and communities the organization once served. Time >

A new study finds that Gen Z philanthropy outpaces that of other adults. Upwards of 70% of Gen Z reported some form of giving in the past week, as compared with 65% of other adults. They were also more likely to give money despite being more likely to have lower incomes, be students, or be unemployed, given their life stage. NonProfit Pro >

Student organizations answer the call to combat food insecurity, food waste on California college campuses. BruinDine — a fully student-run organization that recovers and redistributes uneaten food from UCLA dining halls—has nearly 200 volunteers and is among college organizations combating both food waste and food insecurity. EdSource >

Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. Women most of all. More than two-thirds of Americans oppose the construction of large AI data centers, with women showing the strongest opposition of any group surveyed. The findings reflect growing public awareness of data centers' environmental footprint — including water consumption, energy demands, and land use. 19th News >

This Atlanta-area nonprofit helps reunite incarcerated moms with their families. Women on the Rise, a nonprofit founded in 2013 to help formerly incarcerated women get out from behind bars and back on their feet, has paid out $441,000 to release nearly 70 women from jail since 2020. Georgia Recorder >

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Racial Justice Community of Practice

Wednesday, June 6th at 2 PM EST

This is a free space for peer support and learning while advancing racial justice. Held quarterly, participants explore challenges, celebrate progress, and share strategies to advance racial justice in and through our organizations. RSVP >