In his inaugural address, President Obama finally acknowledged publicly that when it comes to climate change, it’s time to act. Yes, it’s time for the government to act. We knew this already. But did anyone else feel like the President was asking us, the citizens, to act on climate change? We, the people. We, the people. Words he repeated over and over...
Seventh Generation’s “Tribute to a Visionary”
After a two year absence, I was invited to return to Seventh Generation to celebrate my induction into the Social Venture Network Hall of Fame. I was honored when Seventh Generation CEO John Replogle gave an exceptional speech to commemorate the occasion and I thought I would share it with you all. Click here to read the article and...
At the Democratic Convention
Leaving Vermont yesterday, I never made it to Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention. After a five-hour delay in Washington, I gave up and spent the night. The delay allowed me to briefly watch the Convention and hear Julian Castro, the mayor of San Antonio provide a hopeful and visionary possibility of what America could one day become. He repeated...
Our Future Depends On This!
No question about it, money in politics is destroying our democracy, corrupting our national priorities, and placing the future of our nation in jeopardy. Big money has become one of the most dangerous forces we face — and the problem is only getting worse. Accelerated by Citizens United and weak campaign finance rules, our elections now run on an obscene...
Let’s Draft Our Kids
As we explore and innovate new solutions to the social and environmental problems we face, sometimes we have to think way outside the box. Where are there assets and resources laying idle, underused, or mis-deployed that could be captured to address our many challenges? A few weeks ago, Thomas E. Ricks, a fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and...
The Key to a Sustainable & Resilient Economy
On June 11–13, 2012, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), a national public policy and advocacy organization, is bringing more than 125 innovative and triple bottom line business leaders from across the country to meet with at the White House with senior administration officials and congressional leaders at its Business Summit for a Sustainable...
Jeffrey Hollender is a leading authority on corporate responsibility, sustainability and social equity.
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