Reconciling Activism Through a Lens of Privilege

I can focus on climate change issues because I don’t wake up every day wondering if I will be killed by police or other racists that day.

Sandra Barrett
Sep 7, 2020 · 6 min read
House knocked off foundation and laying on top of an upside down pickup truck after hurricane in Louisiana.
House knocked off foundation and laying on top of an upside down pickup truck after hurricane in Louisiana.
Photo by John Middelkoop on Unsplash

Privilege is a touchy subject, and it has taken me a long time to recognize just how much I have. When I write about social issues and what we can do…

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