How is the organization perceived, internally and externally? How has this organization been represented in the media?

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Margaux Fisher's picture
February 3, 2024

Nolan, Delaney. 2024. “The EPA Is Backing Down From Environmental Justice Cases Nationwide.” The Intercept. January 20, 2024. https://theintercept.com/2024/01/19/epa-environmental-justice-lawsuits/.

LaRose, Greg, Louisiana Illuminator February 1, and 2024. 2024. “DEQ Remains in Denial over ‘Cancer Alley’ Industry Correlations.” Louisiana Illuminator (blog). February 1, 2024. https://lailluminator.com/2024/02/01/cancer-alley-3/.

Laughland, Oliver, and Delaney Nolan. 2024. “‘Certainly Intimidation’: Louisiana Sues EPA for Emails of Journalists and ‘Cancer Alley’ Residents.” The Guardian, February 2, 2024, sec. US news. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/02/louisiana-sues-epa-emails-journalists-cancer-alley-residents.

O’Donoghue, Julie, Louisiana Illuminator November 15, and 2023. 2023. “Jeff Landry Picks Former Trump Official, First Black Woman for Environmental Post.” Louisiana Illuminator (blog). November 15, 2023. https://lailluminator.com/2023/11/15/landry-environment/.

Margaux Fisher's picture
August 10, 2023

LCHE produces its own weekly radio show, Today's Health Topics, hosted by Ms. Alma Stewart-Allen. The show features various interrelated health topics relevant to Louisiana.

LCHE's initiatives have also been covered by regional and local news outlets like BR Proud and the Louisiana Illuminator. Notable articles include the following:

Canicosa, J. C. “‘We All Deserve to Keep Our Children’: Grieving Grandmother Calls Attention to State’s High Infant, Maternal Mortality Rates.” Louisiana Illuminator. April 15, 2021.

Mipro, Rachel. “Louisiana Activists Still Questioning Why Office for Women’s Health Wasn’t Created.” Louisiana Illuminator. October 7, 2021.

Kim Fortun's picture
July 16, 2023
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The Bridge: A Black Hole for Accountability

Missing data about deaths in BIA custody raises serious alarm — and emphasizes the many ways our federal government is still failing to protect tribal nations.

“When it comes to the way the federal government interacts with Indigenous communities, accountability is like a black hole,” Maren said. “This instance is not an anomaly.”

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023

Their website has a history of past press releases and publications featuring the organization and its work. This includes local news including Telemundo and Daily Pilot detailing their work and collaboration with UC Irvine, among other organizations, as they conduct their research and present their findings.

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023
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CCV has been covered in a variety of local and national news outlets, including newspapers, television programs, and online media. Coverage is primarily positive, highlighting the organization’s accomplishments and impact, although sometimes it is harmful and focuses on internal and external conflicts or controversies.

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023

Past media coverage sportrays CCAEJ as a vocal and effective advocate for environmental justice in California, specifically for the Inland Empire region. Their website has a resource tab that features the organization's work covered in various news outlets, including local newspapers and national magazines. Some media reports include the organization's successful campaigns, such as the Indirect Source and Advanced Clean Truck Rule.

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023

EHC is a well-established and respected organization within the environmental justice sector with a track record of successful campaigns and policy victories. The organization has been active for over 40 years and is well-established and respected within the community it serves. The organization has been instrumental in shaping local policy and advocacy efforts. It has thus been recognized by a range of other organizations and institutions, including the California Environmental Protection Agency, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The EHC has proven to be an essential actor within the environmental justice and public health sectors, with a strong record of community organizing, policy advocacy, and credible research.

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023

In the media, PODER is generally recognized as one of the leading environmental justice organizations advocating for social and environmental justice in the Bay Area. It has been praised for its work in promoting environmental justice and initiatives that support affordable housing. Still, it has also faced criticism from some groups who disagree with its political positions and tactics.

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023
  1. APEN is seen as a grassroots environmental justice group that has proven effective in advocating for the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Other environmental organizations and community organizers often praise the organization for its work.

  2. APEN releases its own Press Releases on its website and within its network, speaking on the critical issues relating to the efforts they support.

Nyah Essene's picture
March 29, 2023
  1. The CBE is regarded as one of California's most important and influential environmental justice organizations and the nation. Given the victories in critical cases throughout the years, it has a solid reputation for its advocacy work and is well respected by policymakers, environmental advocates, and community members. 

  2. Within the media, CBE has been covered extensively in credible local and national media outlets. The organization is often quoted and featured as a credible and effective EiJ org. Its work has been recognized and celebrated.

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