Victoria Whalen, Author at Action for the Climate Emergency

ACE INTERVIEW: A Deep Dive with Aaditi Lele and her Climate Justice Activism

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

Aaditi Lele (she/her) is an inspiring young climate justice activist making strides with her advocacy at Vanderbilt University. Aaditi is currently the Research & Policy Communications Lead at Zero Hour, a News Editor with the Vanderbilt Hustler, and a Fossil Free 5 campaign member. Her work has been featured by The Washington Post, CNN, and more.

COP27: Youth Activists You Should Know

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

COP27 has come and gone with some inspiring takeaways, but it was clear we still have a ways to go. However, one huge histroical moment was the addition of the first ever Children’s and Youth Pavilion. This hub allowed for young activists worldwide to meet, collaborate, and uplift each other. We asked 13 youth activists who were on ground at COP27 how their experience was as a young activist. Read their responses below, learn more about them and their organizations, and be sure to give them a follow!

How SCOTUS Impacts Climate Change 101

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

SCOTUS, also known as the Supreme Court of the United States, is the highest form of the tribunal in the U.S. and is often regarded as the “final arbiter of the law.” This means they have the ultimate authority on whatever disputes reach them. Their work focuses on protecting equal justice under the law as interpreters of the U.S. Constitution. The power of the Supreme Court is established under Article III Section 1 of the Constitution.

Transgender Pride: Youth Activists You Should Know

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

To celebrate transgender pride, we asked two trans activists about how their identities inform their climate and advocacy work. Read their responses below, learn more about them, and follow!

Voting Rights 101

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

The right to vote is fundamental. Without it, the people’s voices are silenced and their influence is diminished. Voting rights are an integral part of passing equitable legislation.

Understanding Voter Intimidation

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

The right of each voter to cast their ballot free from intimidation or coercion is a foundational principle of a free and democratic society.

How to Vote Early

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

If you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day, you may be able to vote in person ahead of time. Early voting allows you to vote in person at a location in your registered county, sometimes even a month before Election Day.

Representation Matters: Latinx Creators and Activists to Follow

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

Representation matters because it takes just one person to become the next generation’s inspiration. Representation builds community and nothing is more powerful than what we can do when we join forces. For Laxtinx Heritage month, here are a few content creators everyone should know about. Read through this blog and check out each content creator’s social media platform. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a like on their posts!

How to Vote By Mail

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

Absentee voting (mail-in voting) is conducted by mail-in ballot before Election Day. Voting by mail allows you to vote safely from home instead of going to a polling place. As we continue to work through a global pandemic, voting by mail ensures the safety of voters and poll workers.

APRU Student Global Climate Change Simulation

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

This summer, I had the opportunity to participate as a University of Oregon delegate at the 2022 APRU Student Global Climate Change Simulation. This was an exciting 3-day event simulating global relations and negations that would occur at the United Nations.