Maximillian Alvarez

“The life of the Earth is our life”

A conversation with farmer, grandfather, and Earth Defender Chili Yazzie about efforts in Navajo Nation to return to traditional farming practices. This conversation was recorded on August 19, 2022. By Maximillian Alvarez     Duane “Chili” Yazzie is an incredible … More →

What Could a Worker-Focused Just Transition Look Like?

A conversation with Megan, James, & Clarke — current and former workers in the oil industry — on the need to build a more ecologically sustainable economy. This conversation was recorded on September 15, 2022. By Maximillian Alvarez     … More →

“Fight against the bullies”

A conversation with David Whiteside of Tennessee River Keeper about the fight for clean water in the Deep South. This conversation was recorded on August 29, 2022.  By Maximillian Alvarez     David Whiteside is the founder and executive director … More →

Solidarity is the only hope we have for saving our crumbling world

– By Maximillian Alvarez     “We have to destroy the f***ing feelings of [selfishness] and build a new society based on solidarity” – Matthieu Bolle-Reddat, French train operator and Secretary General of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) Cheminots … More →