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Student Activism When It Feels Impossible

A personal student reflection on fighting climate inaction at Cornell in the time of AI. Addressing the despair that activists can feel, Lani asserts that silence is not an option when our silence condemns the future. Her activism with Cornell on Fire has included successes and there are more coming: “If you care about our climate, our future, and justice, then I welcome you too to embody your voice.”

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CoF Post 5/12: Nonviolent direct evidence

Thanks to all who joined our public lecture that took to the streets on May 2! “How to Disrupt Fossil-Fuel Business-as-Usual” was a rousing success. Here, we explain the research findings that inspired our experimental event to ignite direct participation in climate action and invite you to further inform the results.

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Cornell on Fire Post 10/24: The times they are a-changin’

Word is spreading. This week, an action by Cornell on Fire and co-organizers Fossil Free Cornell, Sunrise Movement Ithaca, TIAA-Divest!, and the Cornell chapter of the Association of American University Professors (AAUP) made front page news in the Ithaca Voice. Their message to Cornell’s Council and Trustees: for earth’s sake, stand up or step aside.

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Cornell on Fire Post 9/26: Three transmissions

We write to transmit three tidings of mixed import (bad news/good news), and invite you to build upon the "good news" side of the equations with us. Read on for compelling new evidence to support the adage: Never doubt that a small group of the committed can change the world.