Once again, we are undergoing national trauma induced by a barrage of violent incidents. Here in Virginia, a six-year-old shot his teacher. In California, eleven people celebrating the lunar new year lost their lives…

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By Rev. Dr. Faith Harris, VAIPL Executive Director  Congressman A. Donald McEachin was a champion for climate and environmental justice. He has been a Virginia Interfaith Power & Light friend since our relaunch in…

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Governor Glen Youngkin wants to stop Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which our Organizing Coordinator & Water Campaign Lead, Leah Jones, describes as an initiative that “is an important stepping stone for…

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Yesterday, Monday, October 10, was Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day many Indigenous People have advocated to replace Columbus Day.  Indigenous People’s Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures….

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Today we recognize Yom Kippur and the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi! Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that translates to “Day of Atonement” and takes place today, October 4th, to the 5th. It is known as…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2022 CONTACT Rev. Dr. Faith Harris, Executive Director, Virginia Interfaith Power & Light (804) 920-3761‬, fharris@vaipl.org Virginia Interfaith Power & Light: Virginia’s Energy Plan Fails to Prioritize the Climate…

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The Fall Equinox, on Thursday, September 22nd, marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. We label this event the autumnal equinox because the sun crosses the equator…

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Happy Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! This Thursday, September 15th, is the beginning of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. The celebration goes until October 15th and was first recognized as a national celebration on August 17,…

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In the past week, Pakistan has been devastated by record-breaking floods that have left behind scenes of immense destruction. A third of the country is underwater, impacting over 30 million people. There has been an…

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