Abolish Oil Now

AOC Will Win with the Radical Formula of a Sharp-Tongued Abolitionist Congressman

June 4, 2021 By Erik Curren

Compromise with Republicans? Not yet. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can win the Green New Deal by staying true to her values, taking a path blazed more than 150 years earlier by the most Radical and successful abolitionist in Congress.

Would You Help with My New Book on Climate and Abolition?

May 28, 2021 By Erik Curren

I’ve just finished the draft of my next book, “Abolish Oil Now!” It aims to unblock the major barrier to serious action on climate change — political opposition from Big Oil. But I need your help to make it great and spread the word.

Bill McKibben is the William Lloyd Garrison of Abolishing Oil

April 22, 2021 By Erik Curren

McKibben has spent four decades as an author and activist to save the world from climate catastrophe. He represents the same key archetype as Garrison, the abolitionist who fought to end the greatest evil of his day, slavery.

Unlikely Allies Needed for Climate Justice

July 27, 2020 By Erik Curren

Diversity consultant Nita Mosby Tyler says that white people shouldn’t just sit on the sidelines waiting to be called into the fight against racism. They should help lead the charge.

The Father of Environmental Justice Calls for all to Enjoy the ‘Complexion for Protection’

July 22, 2020 By Erik Curren

For 40 years, Robert Bullard has worked with local activists to protect black and brown people from dirty industry. Now he’s got a message about the environment for the rest of us.

Racial Justice is in the Air — When No Community is a Sacrifice Zone

July 17, 2020 By Erik Curren

The Clean Air Act celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. When racial equity means clean air, applying the law everywhere means more than ever.