Blog posts from around the country

Chicago Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
The rally at Daley Plaza attracted thousands of protesters in the wake of rumors that mass Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids would begin in Chicago and other cities that weekend.
Ohio
This weekend, at least 29 people were killed and dozens more were wounded in mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. While details are still emerging, the shooting in El Paso was reportedly fuelled by anti-immigrant hatred and the toll of…
Wisconsin Chapter
Wisconsin's legislature passed the 2019-21 budget at the end of June, with Governor Evers signing it into law in early July. The version of the budget that was signed does not protect our air, water or health with the vigor we were hoping for – but…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for August 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
There was a great turnout for the evening and we thank the candidates for their informative position statements. 
Alabama Chapter
Summer has come to an end and youth in our communities will be headed back to school soon. Many youngsters in Alabama will be reflecting and sharing their stories about the thrills they had experiencing the outdoors throughout their summer break.…
Grand Canyon Chapter
TUCSON, Ariz. – Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) quietly released its final San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) plan in southeast Arizona by posting it to the agency’s website with no public notice. The plan will…
Alabama Chapter
There are 3 HIGH E. coli alerts at Big Canoe Creek, Hokes Bluff & Little Canoe Creek and 1 MODERATE E. coli alert at Big Wills Creek.
Alabama Chapter
Featured Sierran Joi L. Travis, Esquire of the Cahaba Group is interested in air and land pollution, urban sprawl and waste disposal.
North Carolina Chapter
It's quiet - too quiet - in Raleigh as the N.C. General Assembly is caught in a parliamentary wrestling match over Gov. Roy Cooper's budget veto. Meanwhile, environmentally important bills that are being followed by the N.C. Sierra Club are also in…