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Don Lichterman

A Defining Moment in the Fight for Justice: Sustainable Action Now Highlights the 34th Annual Death Penalty Focus Awards Dinner and the National Turning Point on Capital Punishment

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The national conversation around capital punishment has entered a critical and defining phase, and at the center of that dialogue stands Sustainable Action Now’s continued commitment to elevating the voices, movements, and moments that are actively reshaping the future of justice in America. As momentum builds across ideological lines and public sentiment continues to evolve, […]

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Linking Faith to Climate Action: A Growing Movement in New Jersey Reframes Environmental Responsibility as a Moral Imperative

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Across New Jersey, a meaningful shift is taking place at the intersection of faith, community, and environmental stewardship—one that is redefining how individuals and organizations approach the urgency of climate change. At a recent event, Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo presented a compelling framework that positions climate action not simply as a scientific or political issue, but

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SafariLIVE Sunset Brings the Living Planet Into Focus in Real Time—Where Every Moment at the Waterhole Becomes a Call to Protect What We Share

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There are few experiences capable of reconnecting people to the natural world with the immediacy and emotional clarity required to inspire meaningful action. At Sustainable Action Now, that connection is no longer abstract. It is live, continuous, and unfolding in real time through the expansion of immersive environmental programming such as SafariLIVE Sunset, where the

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What Energy Policy, Global Oil Tensions, and Everyday Cooking Reveal About the Real Cost of What We Consume

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There is a growing awareness that sustainability is no longer confined to environmental headlines or distant geopolitical debates. It is increasingly understood as a continuous thread that runs from global energy policy to the most immediate and personal decisions we make each day—including what we prepare in our own kitchens. At Sustainable Action Now, that

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Elevating the Everyday with a Perfect French Toast Recipe That Blends Simplicity, Comfort, and Conscious Living

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There is a growing recognition that sustainability is not only defined by large-scale environmental policy or global initiatives, but by the daily choices made in kitchens, homes, and communities. At Sustainable Action Now, that philosophy continues to expand through its evolving food and lifestyle platform, where accessible, intentional cooking becomes part of a broader commitment

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Artemis II, Earth Awareness, and the Expanding Definition of Climate Responsibility in a Defining Moment for Humanity

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There are moments in human history when progress forces a deeper reflection—not just on how far we have traveled, but on what we are ultimately responsible for protecting. The recent Artemis II mission has delivered one of those moments. As four astronauts traveled farther from Earth than any humans since the Apollo era—surpassing the long-standing

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Florida’s Accelerating Execution Timeline Raises Urgent Questions of Transparency, Accountability, and Justice

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Two execution dates are now fixed on Florida’s calendar, and with them comes a renewed urgency that extends far beyond the individuals at the center of each case. Chadwick “Khalil” Willacy is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, April 21 at 6PM. Just days later, on Thursday, April 30 at 6PM, the State plans to

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From Circus Cages to Open Skies: Rescued Lions and Tigers Rediscover Life at South Africa’s ADI Wildlife Sanctuary

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There is a profound difference between survival and living. For many of the lions and tigers now roaming freely across the vast landscapes of South Africa’s Animal Defenders International Wildlife Sanctuary, that distinction defines their entire story. Once confined to circus cages, exploited in illegal trade networks, or restricted within inadequate zoo environments, these animals

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The Machinery Paused, Not Stopped: Inside the Latest Death Penalty Developments and the Fight to Prevent Irreversible Injustice

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The death penalty in the United States continues to operate with a rhythm that is as relentless as it is contested. In 2026, that rhythm has already produced executions across multiple states, with more scheduled and pending as the year unfolds. Yet within this system—often described as procedural and definitive—recent developments have exposed something far

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From Captivity to Freedom: Inside the Transformation of Two Lions at LIONSROCK and the Expanding Role of Global Rescue Networks

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There is a defining moment in every rescue that marks the transition from survival to life. For two young lions once confined within an illegal breeding operation in South Africa, that moment did not come quickly. It arrived only after months of intervention, legal processes, and sustained advocacy—an extended effort that ultimately led to their

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Nine Lives Rescued: Inside the High-Stakes Operation That Saved an Entire Canine Family and Why Rescue Networks Are Scaling Impact Nationwide

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In the world of animal rescue, there are moments that define both the urgency of the mission and the power of coordinated action. The recent recovery of an entire family of nine dogs—once unreachable, vulnerable, and at risk—stands as a vivid example of what happens when persistence, expertise, and support converge at exactly the right

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From Neglect to Renewal: How Rescue Networks Are Rewriting the Fate of Dogs Once Left Behind

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There is a moment in every rescue story that defines everything that follows. It is not always dramatic, and it rarely arrives with certainty. Sometimes it is as simple as a second glance at a dog that has spent too long unseen—a dog tethered to a chain, confined to a narrow patch of ground, or

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The Global Oil Push and Its Consequences: Why Expanding U.S. Exports in a Time of Crisis Could Reshape the Climate Equation

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In moments of geopolitical instability, energy policy often shifts from long-term planning to immediate response. As tensions in global oil markets intensify—particularly amid disruptions tied to conflict involving Iran—the United States is once again being positioned as a stabilizing force in global supply. The call to expand U.S. oil exports is framed as both an

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Inside America’s Largest Primate Lab: Whistleblower Revelations Renew Urgency to End Animal Testing Practices

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A growing wave of scrutiny is once again focusing national attention on the realities of animal testing in the United States, following deeply concerning revelations from inside one of the country’s most expansive primate research facilities. The New Iberia Research Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette—recognized as the largest primate laboratory in the

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Prison Gerrymandering Persists: Why the 2030 Census Decision Keeps a Broken System in Place

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As the United States moves toward the 2030 Census, a critical issue that has long distorted political representation is once again being left unresolved at the federal level. Prison gerrymandering—the practice of counting incarcerated individuals as residents of the districts where they are imprisoned rather than where they lived prior to incarceration—remains firmly embedded in

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