John Mackin

PR pro for nonprofits.

[Democracy Now! @democracynow]

A group of young Montanans has successfully sued the state for violating their rights by encouraging the use of fossil fuels.

Plaintiff Olivia Vesovich and attorney Julia Olson of @youthvgov share their reactions to the win and where the fight for climate justice is going next.

[Dana Drugmand @Dana_Drugmand]

Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the 16 plaintiffs in the case, Held v. State of Montana, have a fundamental right to a clean and healthful environment, including a stable climate system #ClimateLitigation #youthvgovMT

Read more from @thenewledenews ⬇️
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[Greg M. Schwartz @gms111]

hey @TheJusticeDept + #merrickgarland: Juliana v. U.S. youth plaintiffs have a right to trial & to present evidence on how govt causes the climate crisis & violates their rights. Don’t impede this case & deny access to justice. Let the youth be heard! #youthvgov #dontmandamus

[Common Dreams @commondreams]

"The DOJ's conduct throughout the course of this case has been nothing short of outrageous," said one @youthvgov lawyer representing youth plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States. https://t.co/PPCOEXSy8b

[CNN @CNN]

A landmark youth climate trial is playing out in Montana, as more than a dozen young plaintiffs aged 5 to 22 said they are already being hurt by climate change-fueled wildfires, drought, reduced snowpack and impacts to wildlife. https://t.co/Tahlqldbj2

[John Mackin @JohnDMackin]

The Kids Take the Climate Change Fight to Court https://t.co/gg2nl0wYEN

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Our Children’s Trust senior litigation attorney Andrea Rodgers presenting #PIELC panel “Climate on Trial in the U.S.” @youthvgov

[John Mackin @JohnDMackin]

“They knew about the dangers of fossil fuels for a long time.” -NB @youthvgov #PIELC

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Our Children’s Trust senior staff attorney Nate Bellinger presenting #PIELC panel “Climate on Trial in the U.S.” @youthvgov

[John Mackin @JohnDMackin]

@alexhubbard7 Congratulations Alex!

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New Humanist: Fighting for the rights of future generations https://t.co/ykdWKYStt6 via @NewHumanist

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

ICYMI: Building the Next Generation of Blind Leaders: A Blind Leaders Development Program Roundup https://t.co/LOHQ8gImYB #BlindLeadersAFB

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

Join us for a robust discussion with a diverse group of leaders about what the future of work might look like, especially for people who are blind or have low vision. How can we strengthen workplace #DiversityEquityInclusion and #a11y. #AFB100 https://t.co/c92WDde74X

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

Save the Date: March 4 at 7 PM Eastern! We're celebrating our 100th anniversary with the free #ArtOfInclusion concert and gala, hosted by @HabenGirma and AFB president and CEO Kirk Adams. https://t.co/UuMRzlc4D0 #AFB100

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

While we're hard at work planning inclusive, celebratory centennial events, AFB's research & advocacy never stops! You can help. Take our Workplace Technology Survey, & spread the word to as many #blind and #LowVision employees in the U.S. as possible. https://t.co/5vyXHxvDqC

[Freedom Scientific, a Vispero Company @FreedomSci]

.@AFB1921 Survey: Experience with Technology and Accommodations in the Workplace by Adults who Have Low Vision or are Blind. If you are #blind or #LowVision and have worked or sought work within the last 5 yrs, we invite you to take the survey before 2/28. https://t.co/AKm3JNH5st

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

Join MasterChef winner, cookbook author, and restaurateur @ChristineHHa; entrepreneur and wine expert @hobywedler; and jazz pianist and composer Marcus Roberts as they discuss food, wine, music, creativity, and pursuing your dreams. Only at #AFB100! https://t.co/7z5TkNV7a8

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

AFB Kicks Off Centennial Initiatives with ‘Dinner and Music for a Historic Celebration.’ Chef @ChristineHHa, Wine Expert Dr. @hobywedler, & Musician Marcus Roberts to collaborate on special evening of food, wine, music. Learn more about this #AFB100 event: https://t.co/b74ZVmnwLN

[American Foundation for the Blind @AFB1921]

AFB Consulting and @ViscardiCenter, a network of nonprofits that educates, employs, and empowers children and adults with disabilities, today announced a partnership that will enhance both organizations’ #a11y and digital #Inclusion measures.
https://t.co/Iu4rHGU76b

[John Mackin @JohnDMackin]

As someone who works in #PR for a #blindness org (@afb1921), this was spot-on. Nice work @buffalogal. >> How to Provide a More Accessible Experience in PR https://t.co/b9kfZAOUlE