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Marcia G. Yerman is a writer, activist, and artist based in New York City. Her articles--profiles, interviews, reporting and essays--focus on women's issues, the environment, human rights, the arts and culture. Her writing has been published by the New York Times, Women News Network, Huffington Post, NextTribe, AlterNet, The Women's Media Center, and The Raw Story--among others.
SHARE Tuesday, November 23, 2021 The Climate Museum: Culture for Action
The Climate Museum is reaching out to Youth Activists through art and education to create a new generation of leaders.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 30, 2013 "A Woman of Interest": Murder in Arizona
A woman's memoir about dealing with the murder of her husband, being a suspect, and coming through to the other side.
SHARE Wednesday, December 24, 2014 2015 Climate-Change Forecast
An op-ed on the concerns facing the environment when the 2015 Congress kicks in.
SHARE Sunday, November 24, 2019 Carrie Fisher's Turbulent Journey
Sheila Weller's biography of Carrie Fisher examines her struggle with bipolar disorder and drug addiction, her tremendous creativity, and her dysfunctional Hollywood family.
(3 comments) SHARE Friday, May 26, 2017 State Senator Jeff Klein: Hero or Goat?
While the rest of the country is dealing with the daily breaking news of "Trumpland," New York State has its own political drama which is picking up steam.
It's all about Albany politics, specifically the State Senate. Eight elected Democrats have joined a group called the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC). Under the tutelage of State Senator Jeffrey Klein, they have formed a coalition with Republicans.
SHARE Wednesday, June 29, 2016 "Time To Choose"
A review of the new documentary "Time To Choose" which presents our options to prevent total climate change by getting off of fossil fuels.
SHARE Sunday, July 10, 2016 Beat the Pollution with the Plume Air App
The Plume Air App helps you track air pollution on a hyperlocal level. The brainchild of Romain Lacombe, Open Data is of key concern to him.
(1 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 30, 2014 The Military Battles Climate Change
The military is sounding the call about how climate change adds to international instability, national concerns, and much more. Sen. James Inhofe, climate denier, still doesn't agree.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Climate Change and the Media
The media is not doing a great job on covering the issue of climate change. Media Matters for America recently released a report with the stats.
SHARE Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Love Thy Nature: From Film to Movement
The documentary "Love Thy Nature" has had nearly 300 screenings in theaters, universities, libraries, non-profit venues, and community centers around the world. It's building an educational movement to get people more in touch with nature.
SHARE Thursday, November 20, 2014 Egon Schiele: Portraits at Neue Galerie
A review of the Egon Schiele exhibit of portraits at the Neue Galerie in New York City, with an interview by the show's curator Alessandra Comini.
(6 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 4, 2014 Urge Pepsi To Stop Guzzling Tar Sands!
A social media campaign to push Pepsi to stop using tar sands oil in their trucking fleet.
SHARE Sunday, July 4, 2021 "The Tinderbox" -- Documentary Looks at Israel/Palestine Conundrum
British-American and Jewish film director Gillian Mosley explores the historical antecedents of the Israel-Palestine conundrum-while interviewing those living through the on-the-ground daily reality.
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(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 15, 2014 India, Human Rights, and the Bhullar Case
Is India using the judicial system to oppress Sikhs?
What does the Bhullar Case tell us about human rights in this county?
SHARE Sunday, March 12, 2017 P.S. Jerusalem: Danae Elon Returns Home
A look at the documentary "P.S. Jerusalem" by documentary filmmaker Danae Elon. Her three years in Jerusalem, her childhood home, with her family.
SHARE Friday, October 25, 2013 Sports and Health: What Price Glory?
An examination of the win at all costs sports philosophy that is impacting the health of athletes from the Pros down to the youth leagues.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Hillary Clinton and The F-Word
The relationship between Hillary Clinton, feminism, and the women's vote.
SHARE Sunday, November 29, 2015 "Keep It in the Ground" Keeps Up the Pressure
Stats from the last ten years show that almost 25 percent of American emissions have resulted from the fossil fuels that were burned as a result of federal leases. That number translates to a contribution of 4 percent of global emissions.
SHARE Thursday, March 21, 2019 A Child's Cancer Leads Mother to Demand Answers
An Indiana mother looks for answers about toxic pollution when children in her community get rare cancers... including her daughter, who died.
(8 comments) SHARE Saturday, June 11, 2016 The Grand Canyon Meets the Koch Brothers
How the Koch Brothers have expanded their influence to the Grand Canyon, in an effort to promote uranium mining.
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, February 16, 2013 Should Big Oil Receive Taxpayer Subsidies?
A look at how Big Oil is getting tax subsides from the taxpayers that if removed could help bring down the deficit.
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, November 17, 2013 Should the Media Deny the Denier?
Is it censorship or false balance? Some newspapers are refusing to run letters to the editor which deny climate change. Other outlets gave more traction to the reaction of climate deniers to the IPCC Report.
SHARE Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Dr. Robert Bullard: "Let's Make 2021 the Year for Justice"
Dr. Robert Bullard, the "Father of Environmental Justice", was appointed to the new Biden/Harris White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. He originated the field four decades ago.
SHARE Monday, November 9, 2015 The Myanmar Election and the Myitsone Dam
2015 Goldman Prize winner, Myint Zaw's efforts recount a simple tale of a fight for environmental justice against exploitation, with the goal of protecting a national treasure -- the Irrawaddy River.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, May 30, 2015 "Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life"
A look at the new exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden, "Frida Kahlo: Art, Garden, Life"
SHARE Friday, January 27, 2017 Trump Puts Big Oil Over the American People
Trump is reversing the Obama decisions on the Keystone and Dakota Access Pipelines. There are plenty of conflicts going on. Follow the money.
(2 comments) SHARE Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Election 2016 Endgame: Vote!
Election 2016 is of utmost importance to the environment. Your vote is essential!
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, December 20, 2014 Local Activism Pays Off
Local activism paves the way for traction on larger issues. This worked for New York residents who galvanized against fracking.
(2 comments) SHARE Saturday, June 28, 2014 Starting Out: 9 Abstract Painters 1958 --1971
a review of the exhibit "Starting Out: 9 Abstract Painters 1958-1971" examines the second-generation New York School of painters.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, April 21, 2017 March for Science
Scientists and supporters of science will March for Science on April 22, Earth Day. America is lagging behind in graduating science majors and is too far ahead on climate deniers!
SHARE Sunday, December 20, 2020 "Mayor" - A View from Ramallah
A documentary film about Mayor Musa Hadid of Ramallah, gives an on the ground look at life in occupied Palestine
SHARE Saturday, May 7, 2016 Equal Means Equal: Why the ERA Must Be Passed
A look at why the Equal Rights Amendment must be passed. It is an important legal tool. The rights women have gained over the past few decades have been through laws and legislation, which can easily be overturned.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, February 27, 2014 Exxon CEO Wants to Keep Fracking Out of His Backyard
ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson, leads the company with the biggest traction on fracking in America, but doesn't want it in his backyard.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, April 4, 2016 Kate Nace Day: Human Trafficking Activist
Under our national law, anyone beneath the age of 18 who is sold for sex is a trafficking victim. Consent is irrelevant. But in many states, prostituted children are still arrested and treated as criminals.
(1 comments) SHARE Tuesday, December 6, 2016 "After Fire" -- The Challenges Facing Women Veterans
After Fire takes an on-the-ground look at how three female veterans are struggling to cope and move forward in the aftermath of their service.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, October 13, 2014 A Conversation with Derrick Adams
An interview with African-American artist Derrick Adams about his life and his work.
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, January 28, 2015 The Work of Artists Is Not Play
A look at how creatives are treated in our society in terms of economic remuneration. Live coverage of two panels at the CUE Art Foundation in New York City.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, June 2, 2013 Redefining Cancer Survivorship
Two women working to support female survivors of cancer. June 2 is National Cancer Survivors Day.
SHARE Thursday, February 4, 2016 Texas Vs. Women's Reproductive Rights
The Supreme Court has been asked to review a June 2015 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which upheld a law that would bolt the doors to 3/4 of the abortion clinics in Texas. This would leave the state's women, in an area of 268,820 square miles, without ready access to abortion that was "safe and legal."
(1 comments) SHARE Sunday, July 21, 2013 The Empathy Gap between Us and Them
A long-standing sense of "otherness" keeps us from empathy for those who are different.
SHARE Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Crossing Brooklyn: Art from Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Beyond
A review of the "Crossing Brooklyn: Art from Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Beyond" exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Featured are over 100 works by artists and collectives that either live or work in Brooklyn.
(1 comments) SHARE Saturday, March 16, 2013 Sequester Dirties the Air
Most people know how the sequester may affect the military budget or social safety nets, but few are aware of the impacts on the air we breathe.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, January 11, 2013 Fracking Causes Friction In "Promised Land"
This is an overview of the new film "Promised Land", which deals with a community evaluating the pros and cons of fracking. There is also additional information about fracking.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, November 18, 2012 "Other Israel Film Festival" Tackles Complex Issues
An overview of the opening night of the "Other Israel Film Festival." Article includes introductory statements from actor Mandy Patinkin, as well as a review of the film screened, "Sharqiya."
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 2, 2013 Air Quality Awareness Week
Air Quality Awareness Week Hopes to Bring the spotlight on air pollution
SHARE Wednesday, November 7, 2012 A Portrait of Activism: "How to Survive a Plague"
A Lesson for Election Day. An overview of the documentary "How to Survive a Plague" by David France. A primer on activism and the importance of individual action.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, December 26, 2012 A Conversation with Painter Kendall Shaw
A conversation with 88 year old painter Kendall Shaw, who is a piece of New York City art history.