Activism, Meet Impact.
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -If you're passionate about people + planet, you're in the right place. Novel Hand is where activism meets impact. We believe that you can make an impact- in your career, in your relationships, and with your actions. We share sustainable and equitable solutions to humanitarian issues to help you do good. // On the full-length podcast, we talk with activists and leaders about how they create sustainable and equitable impact with new episodes every Wednesday morning. On Handful, our team tells you what we know about humanitarian issues in a condensed format-- each episode is shorter than a song, but long enough that you'll learn something new. New episodes come out sporadically. // We're talking about everything social impact and humanitarian issues, from the environment to education to poverty, with a focus on sustainability and equity. Learn more at novelhand.com/novel-hand-podcast // Read our daily articles on the Journal at novelhand.com/the-journal
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Voluntourism and Redefining ‘Service’ with Rose Capin
March 30, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBSo we went to the trouble of writing a series on voluntourism, but what does implementing these lessons look like in practical volunteer work? Today on the podcast, Grace speaks with special guest Rose Capin about her roles at Vanderbilt Alternative Spring Break and Repair the World to learn how concerns about voluntourism factor into these service-based organizations. If you would like to continue the conversation with Rose, you can reach out to her at [email protected] This month...
Calling All Voluntourists 🧳
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MBWe've all seen a photo on Instagram of a white woman holding an orphan-- and most of us have pretty strong opinions about it. But there's a more difficult question here: how should we interact with humanitarian issues around the world? This March, Novel Hand is exploring our intentions to do good, white saviorism, and how we interact with human suffering through voluntourism. This month's Impactfull series on voluntourism: https://novelhand.com/impactfull-site/voluntourism/ Novel Hand: ...
Are ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ Products on Amazon Really Sustainable?
January 26, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBLast week, I started reading about the health benefits of matcha, and decided that I needed to try it. So like every other zombie consumer out there, my fingers typed ‘amazon.com’ into the search bar without my brain even realizing it, I instantly had dozens of matcha options that could be at my door in a matter of hours. However, I was quickly sidetracked from my matcha research by a little green symbol in the search results next to the words, “Climate Pledge Friendly.” Amazon launched...
Are You Drinking Coffee From Trash? Alex Morgan of EcoRate
December 02, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBYour morning coffee might be hurting the environment. When we talk about coffee and sustainability, we often focus on the farming practices of coffee growers. But just as important is the waste that's produced at the point of consumption. Single-use plastic and other trash created from your morning caffeine kick adds up. That's where EcoRate comes in. This app allows you to rate coffee shops based on their sustainability. Today on the podcast, I'm speaking with Alex Morgan, the founder...
If You Eat Chocolate, You Need to Know About This Lawsuit
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBAt the end of last month, a Chicago-based nonprofit filed suit against Hershey's and the Rainforest Alliance. Corporate Accountability Lab alleges that Hershey's and it's sustainability certification are violating consumer protection laws by misleading consumers about labor practices in cocoa supply chains. External reports and investigations by CAL show that child labor occurs on farms that supply cocoa to Hershey's. In today's episode, Alexa gives a brief overview of the social and envi...
Avocados, Cultural Identity + White Saviorism
October 23, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWe're learning about AVOCADOS this month: where they come from, how they affect the environment, and why it matters. On today's episode, Natasha talks with Mattie Gottbrath of the Global Citizenship Program at Washington University about food, cultural appropriation, and white saviorism. They discuss the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation, how to engage with different cultures, and solidarity and charity. Learn more about avocados on Impactfull: www.impactfull.n...
Activism, Meet: True Crime + Gabby Petito, 'The Bachelor' and AOC's Met Gala Dress
October 11, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhat is the role of true crime in our society? Will the Bachelor franchise ever get it right? Is AOC actually a capitalist? On Activism, Meet, we're breaking down all of these issues and more. We're exploring the intersection of activism and pop culture to ask hard questions about our society and the role of social justice in media and culture. In today's inaugural episode, Alexa explores the ethics of the true crime genre and what Gabby Petito's disappearance says about our consumption o...
Green Gold: How Avocados Affect People + Planet
October 08, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWe're learning about avocados: where they come from, who grows them, how they impact the environment, and so much more. This October, Natasha is exploring the human and environmental side of avocados. In today's episode, Alexa and Natasha discuss why we're focusing on avocados, what we learned from Rotten, and what solutions to the issues in the avocado industry might look like. Learn more about avocados in this week's article: https://novelhand.com/worlds-green-gold-part-i/ Create imp...
Wealth Justice + Financial Trauma with Jasmine of BlackFem
September 22, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThis month on Impactfull, we're supporting BlackFem and their work to ends wealth injustice. Katherine talks with Jasmine of BlackFem about what wealth justice is, how financial trauma affects marginalized communities and what impact looks like in this area. Learn more about BlackFem: https://www.blackfem.org/ Learn more about income inequality on Impactfull: https://www.impactfull.novelhand.com/
Activism, Meet Reality TV: Where 'The Activist' Goes Wrong
September 17, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWould you compete over social and humanitarian issues? Last week, CBS announced a new reality show, 'The Activist,' which pits advocates against one another for the opportunity to go to the G20 Summit in Italy this October. After facing online backlash, the network released a statement saying that the show will be a documentary instead of a competition. Alexa discusses why the show is problematic, whether there is any good that could come from it, and the nexus of activism and popular c...
What is Income Inequality? Plus, Inequality in Austin, TX
September 08, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn September, we're learning about income inequality, wealth justice and wage gaps. Read the first article in the series: https://novelhand.com/an-introduction-to-income-inequality-in-the-us/ Create impact at www.impactfull.novelhand.com Poverty + Inequality: https://gsdrc.org/topic-guides/poverty-and-inequality/measuring-and-analysing-poverty-and-inequality/defining-poverty-extreme-poverty-and-inequality/ Income Inequality in Austin, Texas: NPR article: https://www.kut.org/health/2018...
What is the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act?
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (or BFFPPA, as it's affectionately known) could radically transform how we produce and manage plastic waste in the United States-- if it gets passed. But what all does this bill actually include? For the final episode of our Plastic Waste series, Emma F. breaks down the BFFPPA and how it could help solve our plastic waste problem. Read the BFFPPA summary here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4Zxx5tBTbBELtg18Bkv2SpA75ss5PPh/view Support the BFFPPA...
Introducing Alexa in ATX
August 25, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBI just moved to Austin, and I'm taking you with me! Alexa here. Over the next few months, I’ll share how I’m getting to know Austin and becoming a more engaged citizen. My experience is Austin-specific, but what I’m doing is critical for anyone moving to a new place. I’ll be exploring everything from electricity and composting to history and local government. Read the first two articles of the series here: https://novelhand.com/alexa-in-atx/ Look for new articles each Friday, and follow ...
Is Going Zero Waste Actually Possible?
August 18, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MBSeveral Novel Handers share our experiences attempting to go plastic free. It's not as easy as you might think-- but it just might be worth it! Grace shares about switching to more sustainable shampoo and cleaning products. Emma has experienced a plastic bag ban in her home state and has some tips for remembering your reusables at home and on campus. Alexa is making eco-friendly swaps in her new city by switching up her shaving routine. What's the zero-waste movement, and are you doomed t...
Ocean Plastics and You
August 11, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBNonprofit Director Katherine sits down with Emma F., our Environment and Sustainability Editor, to talk about plastic pollution in the ocean and some of our favorite nonprofits working to keep our seas clean. Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas initiative: https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/ The Ocean Cleanup: https://theoceancleanup.com/ Surfrider Foundation: https://www.surfrider.org/initiatives/plastic-pollution Impactfull: https://www.impactfull.novelhand.com/
What's the Problem with Plastic? Jennifer Congdon of Beyond Plastics
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBPlastic is everywhere... and it's a problem. Emma Fagan sits down with Jennifer Congdon of Beyond Plastics to chat about why plastic is a problem (hint: it never really breaks down) and how we can be part of the solution. They discuss extended producer responsibility, personal actions to reduce plastic waste, how plastics contribute to climate change, and the politics of plastic. If you use plastic, you're going to want to listen to this episode. Emma and Jennifer discuss the impact of...
Welcome to Activism, Meet Impact
August 01, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 864 KBI’m Alexa, your occasional host and constant supporter in this journey to turn our activism into sustainable and equitable impact. If you care about people and the planet, you’re in the right place. Each month we cover a new topic, from chocolate to climate refugees to plastic. We’re talking to experts and activists about the world’s most pressing humanitarian issues to learn how we can be part of their solutions. With new episodes each Wednesday and the occasional mini episode, which we c...
You Can Help Climate Refugees. Here's How.
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBToday on the podcast, Nonprofit Director Katherine and Refugees and Migration Editor Grace sit down to discuss our July Impactfull partner, Climate Refugees, and to wrap up an excellent month of learning and impact. Using a people-driven approach, founder and Executive Director Amali Tower and the team at Climate Refugees work to uplift the voices of vulnerable climate refugees to increase awareness and bring about policy change at local, regional, and international levels. Climate Refug...
You Can Help Climate Refugees. Here's How.
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBToday on the podcast, Nonprofit Director Katherine and Refugees and Migration Editor Grace sit down to discuss our July Impactfull partner, Climate Refugees, and to wrap up an excellent month of learning and impact. Using a people-driven approach, founder and Executive Director Amali Tower and the team at Climate Refugees work to uplift the voices of vulnerable climate refugees to increase awareness and bring about policy change at local, regional, and international levels. Climate Refug...
Displacement Trends, Policymaking, & Research in Climate Migration with Kayly Ober
July 21, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBNatasha sits down with Kayly Ober, senior advocate and program manager of the Climate Displacement Program for Refugees International for the third episode of our Impactfull series on climate refugees. Kayly has over a decade of experience researching and analyzing issues related to climate and migration, including her work with the TransRe project, World Resources Institute, and the Asian Development Bank. Kayly’s PhD dissertation at the University of Bonn focuses on analyzing the climate...
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Climate Migration with Prof. Jonathan Gilligan
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat does it mean to take an interdisciplinary approach to research and policy for an issue as complex as climate refugees and climate-driven migration? For Prof. Jonathan Gilligan, it looks like drawing on expertise across fields - ranging from environmental science and law to psychology and political science - and developing a multifaceted view of the relationship between humans, the environment, and the decision to migrate. Today on the podcast, Grace sits down with Prof. Gilligan to...
Climate Migration in Bangladesh with Kelsea Best
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBGrace introduces our newest Impactfull series on climate refugees by sitting down with Kelsea Best, a PhD candidate in the Earth and Environmental Science department at Vanderbilt University. Kelsea studies environmental and climate migration in coastal Bangladesh, thinking about the relationship between humans and their natural environments as well as the complexity of decisions made about migration. From the terminology we use, to the types of research we conduct, climate change and ...
Green America: Campaigning Corporations for Change in the Cocoa Industry
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBNonprofit Director Katherine interviews Todd Larsen of Green America about how they campaign large cocoa companies to change their business practices. They discuss the Chocolate Scorecard, why changing business models from the top down is so difficult, and the future of the cocoa industry. Green America is our June Impactfull partner. Your Impactfull subscription supports Green America and their work to create systemic change in the cocoa industry. Learn more here: www.impactfull.novelhand...
Doc of Choc: Trade Justice and Chocolate with Dr. Kristy Leissle
June 16, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBToday I’m sharing my conversation with professor and cocoa scholar Dr. Kristy Leissle. She literally wrote the book when it comes to the cocoa and chocolate industry-- her book Cocoa explores the cocoa world from a variety of angles. Dr. Leissle is unique because of the perspectives that she takes in learning about this issue. I really enjoyed getting to ask her a few lingering questions that I had after finishing her book. Here’s our conversation-- we discussed everything from trade just...
Child Labor in Chocolate: Ayn Riggs of Slave Free Chocolate
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week, we're focusing on child labor in the cocoa industry. I spoke with Ayn Riggs, the founder of Slave Free Chocolate. Ayn is advocate for greater accountability and transparency in the cocoa and chocolate industry. Through Slave Free Chocolate, she organizes consumers to petition companies and to eat chocolate that isn't created with slave labor. I spoke with Ayn about why she recently took Tony's Chocolonely off of her slave free chocolate list, the upcoming Supreme Court decisio...
1.56 Million Children & A Supreme Court Case: Child Labor in the Cocoa Industry
June 07, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBPerhaps the most important aspect of the chocolate industry is who grows cocoa. Child labor is an endemic problem in the cocoa industry. According to a recent study conducted by NORC and the US Department of Labor, about 1.56 million children in Ivory Coast and Ghana are engaged in child labor. Today on Handful, Alexa explains the prevalence of child labor in the cocoa industry and the failed regulation of this exploitation. Read the full article here: https://novelhand.com/child-labor-...
Haitian Migrants, A Constitutional Crisis, and Temporary Protected Status
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBHaiti’s political unrest and constitutional crisis have been a fixture of news about the country for the last several years. As Haitians continue to leave an environment of violence and repression, the United States has been one of the primary destinations for these vulnerable migrants. In an attempt to assist Haitians in their transition to life in the United States, the Biden administration extended Temporary Protective Status to migrants from Haiti on May 24. To understand why the Biden...
Chocolate & Deforestation: Sam Mawutor of Mighty Earth
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat does chocolate have to do with deforestation? For the first episode of our chocolate series, I spoke to Sam Mawutor of Mighty Earth. He runs campaigns to influence business and government to act to end deforestation in cocoa-growing regions. Sam and I discussed how farmer poverty and deforestation are connected, his favorite kind of chocolate, and what average consumers (like you!) can do to create impact. Learn more about Sam: https://www.mightyearth.org/about-us/samuel-mawutor/ ...
Bitter Chocolate: What’s Going on in the Cocoa Industry?
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBWho doesn't like chocolate? Everyone's favorite treat has a dark secret-- a whole host of humanitarian and environmental issues. This month on Impactfull, Alexa goes behind the scenes of the lucrative chocolate industry. You'll learn about child labor, living income, and deforestation-- and how these problems can be remedied. You'll want to make an account at www.impactfull.novelhand.com to create impact in the chocolate industry through this month's impact buttons. Today's Handful is an i...
Activism, Meet Impactfull
May 28, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBIMPACTFULL IS LIVE! Go to www.impactfull.novelhand.com to create your account and start creating impact. Over the past six months, we've been building an innovative platform to help you turn your activism into impact. Impactfull features a monthly humanitarian topic, with weekly articles and podcasts to help you become an expert. Impact buttons give you opportunities to create impact right on the site. For $5 per month, you can access personal impact statistics and an expert panel. $4 w...
Introducing IMPACTFULL
May 20, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBOn June 1st, we're launching Impactfull to help you turn your activism into impact. Monthly topics will educate you about the world's most pressing humanitarian issues-- and you'll have ways to make an impact right from our site. Over the next week, we'll share more about why we created Impactfull, how we created it, and why you'll learn so much from it. We're so excited to introduce you to Impactfull! Learn more on Instagram at @novel.hand and at novelhand.com
The Truth About Modern Slavery
May 14, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBHow many people are held in slavery today? What does modern slavery really mean? I recently read "The Truth About Modern Slavery" by Emily Kenway. This book goes beyond the term modern slavery, a popular rallying cry, to explore the true nature of exploitation in the global economy. Looking at migration, sex trafficking and supply chains, Kenway shows how the current dialogue around modern slavery and exploitation leaves out a big part of the picture. Read more in today's article: https:...
It's Been a Minute!
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBAlexa here! It's been a few weeks since we've had a new episode, but it's only because our team is so busy creating new ways for you to turn your activism into impact. We're launching a new product on June 1st- and we want to hear from you as we plan it! Email me at alexa[at]novelhand.com to share what you're passionate about. Novel Hand covers all sorts of topics, but we want to be sure that we're covering the issues that are most important to you. You can also contact us via Facebook and...
Opioid Epidemic in Appalachia: Lowering the Death Rate by Poisoning
April 15, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBDue to the growing opioid epidemic, Appalachia has a death rate by poisoning, which includes drug overdoses, that is 37 percent higher than the rest of the country. This week on the podcast, Olivia explores issues affecting Appalachia. Learn more: https://novelhand.com/opioid-epidemic-in-appalachia/
Using the Law to Create Impact
April 05, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat does it take to be a public interest lawyer? Today on the podcast, Alexa spoke with current law student Angelina about her experiences working in the justice system. Impact is central to Angelina's mission-- but how can aspiring lawyers (and anyone who wants to help others) learn about how to best create impact? Angelina gives advice for finding what you're passionate about and how to start law school on the right foot.
What You Need to Know About Fast Fashion
April 01, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MBAs the Biden administration settles into the White House, it faces many challenges and juggles many potential policies for how to combat the problems the world is facing. One such suggestion comes from a surprising place – the fashion industry. On Feb. 9, journalist Elizabeth Segran published an article in Fast Company calling on the Biden administration to focus on the issues plaguing the fashion industry; a lack of environmental regulations and human rights abuses were named as key exampl...
The Chocolate Scorecard is Here
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MBEach year, in preparation for the chocolate-centric Easter holiday, a coalition of NGOs survey the world’s largest chocolate companies on their environmental and social impact. This year’s ‘chocolate scorecard’ might surprise you. Twenty-seven companies were evaluated based on six criteria: human rights due diligence, traceability & transparency, living income, child labor, deforestation & climate, and agroforestry. Learn more: https://novelhand.com/2021-chocolate-scorecard/
Tracking and Understanding Evictions during the Pandemic
March 24, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBHow can I pay rent in a pandemic? As we approach the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic here in the United States, this question weighs heavily on the minds of about one in five renters. In December, it was estimated that the nationwide eviction crisis would put 11.4 million households more than three months behind on their rent payments by the new year. With each of these households owing an average of $6,000 two months ago and a relief package still delayed, American renters collect...
What Does Water Mean to You? World Water Day 2021
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAs you’re taking a shower or filling up your water bottle, you probably don’t think much about water and its role in your life. But how we conceptualize and use water can affect who has access to water and how much of it is available. Today is World Water Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Valuing Water.’ While water may seem neutral or unremarkable, it is critical to our lives and to society. This World Water Day, we’re considering the value of water and how our perspectives on water affect hu...
Anti-Asian Racism in the US
March 20, 2021 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MBU.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order condemning anti-Asian racism on Jan. 26, but anti-Asian hate crimes continue to make the headlines. To get a better understanding of what is currently happening, Valerie interviewed Raymond Chang, president of Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC), about the rise of Anti-Asian hate crime in the United States. Read more here: https://novelhand.com/interview-on-anti-asian-racism/
How Sustainable Is Your Closet?
March 17, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MBToday on Handful, Olivia shares several ways to ensure that your clothes are good for people and the planet. Read more here: https://novelhand.com/move-toward-sustainable-closet/
Trump, China and Your T-Shirt
March 15, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBThe Trump Administration’s “Ban” on Cotton from China Won’t Solve the Human Rights Crisis. Here’s Why. // Today on Handful, Alexa explains why the Trump Administration's ban on cotton imports from China, while significant, is a first step rather than a solution to the ongoing exploitation of Uighur Muslism in Xinjiang. Learn more: https://novelhand.com/trump-administration-ban-on-cotton-china/
The Future of US Foreign Aid
March 13, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MBThe U.S. looks ready to re-establish itself as a leader on the global stage as the world faces critical challenges and must do so by restoring its credibility and transforming international aid policies, according to Dr. Edward Carr of Clark University. After reading his recent piece for The Conversation on the topic, David followed up with Dr. Carr to discuss U.S. credibility as a global leader, his experience working with farmers in West Africa, how aid money flows and what all these topi...
How Green are Electric Cars?
March 10, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MBWith a switch to vehicles powered by electric batteries comes the need for the raw materials needed to produce them. The uptick in mining of lithium, cobalt and nickel, the three main materials needed to meet the demand for electric vehicles, presents increased environmental and social problems. Today on Handful, Delia explores these potential problems and describes how we can act as consumers. Read more here: https://novelhand.com/electric-vehicle-costs/
What is the Most Good You Can Do?
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHave you ever felt like you could be doing more good? As a community of activists working together to positively impact the world, this is a question that we at Novel Hand ask often. Our new Novel Hand book club tackled this question. Peter Singer’s The Most Good You Can Do sparked a vibrant discussion about philanthropic giving, ethical careers, and the effective altruism movement. On today's episode, Grace and Alexa review highlights of our discussion, including some of the questions ...
A Sustainable Cup of Joe
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBHow can you drink coffee more sustainably? Regan explores the humanitarian side of the coffee industry-- from farmers to your cup. Read more about impact and coffee here: https://novelhand.com/humanitarian-issues-impact-coffee-industry/
Supporting Immigrant Communities through Education
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBToday on Handful, Brylie shares about her experience volunteering with IHELP – the Immigrant Home English Learning Program. IHELP, formerly known as the Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing English lessons and developing life skills for the immigrant and refugee population of St. Louis. Read more about Brylie's experience here: https://novelhand.com/helping-the-immigrant-community-in-st-louis/
What's Up Public Health? A Conversation with Maria Valdez, MPH
March 01, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBPublic health has been at the forefront of society over the past year-- but what is it? Alexa talks with Maria Valdez, co-host of the "What's Up Public Health" podcast and a public health professional. Alexa and Maria talk about what public health is, why Maria chose to go into public health rather than medicine, and the role of social determinants of health. Check out Maria's podcast here: https://anchor.fm/whats-up-public-health
5.4 Million Items
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MBDuring my treadmill run on Sunday afternoon, I watched a few episodes of The Office. Between scenes, I saw a commercial that boldly claimed that Amazon has given 5.4 million items to victims of natural disasters. I’m not an expert on humanitarian aid– but something about measuring your impact by number of items given feels random at best. Read the full article here: https://novelhand.com/amazon-your-disaster-response-philanthropy-isnt-fooling-me/
Smartphones & Social Justice
February 23, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBOn World Day of Social Justice, we're focusing on equity in the digital economy. Grace, Shareen and Valerie discuss a framework for thinking about the visibility of social justice concerns. They also discuss a few important social justice issues in the context of the digital economy and reflect on the visibility of social justice issues in our personal lives. Read their full article here: https://novelhand.com/world-day-of-social-justice/