October 08, 2019
At Creative Action Network we believe 100% in the power of art to change the world, and for Holiday 2019 we've made a list of the top ten activist gifts you'll love to give and get! From books and calendars to the RBG gift set, feminist sock multipacks and ocean-loving beach towels, every CAN product is designed by an independent artist and gives back to important social causes like Surfrider, NPCA, UltraViolet, Sunrise Movement and many more. With something for everyone, it might just be the only gift guide you need this year!
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March 18, 2019
Our Green New Deal campaign premiered on March 14, 2019 in Washington D.C., at Bold V. Old, a daylong convening where speakers including Stacey Abrams, Cory Booker and Kamala Harris discussed bold ideas for our biggest problems, including the Green New Deal. On March 16 In Oakland, CA, Creative Action Network joined artists and activists at the Green New Deal Create-A-Thon, where youth artists from the Sunrise Movement and others worked on new designs for the collection. Youth activist Rio says that after seeing videos of Greta Thunberg leading student climate strikes in Europe, “me and my sister were empowered to make some sort of difference.” Rio and his sister Maddy recently rose to internet stardom when their student group confronted Senator Feinstein about the Green New Deal a few weeks ago. Maddy says she is now “trying to make my voice be more heard, go to marches, and more creative stuff, definitely!”
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March 13, 2019
Artists of color and the WPA: the untold story of Federal Project Number One and lessons for today's Green New Deal.
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January 09, 2019
Immigration. Never before in modern history has that word has been as charged or controversial as it is in our current political environment, in the United States and across the globe. With all the noise, news and nonsense these days it's easy to lose sight of the millions of meaningful, hopeful success stories that immigrants all over the world have shared.
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December 19, 2018
It's been a big year for us! We we've been busy as honeybees at CAN in 2018 and wanted to share some of the highlights with you. Thank you to all our artists for making everything possible, and to all of our non-profit partners for working so hard every day for the causes we care about!
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December 10, 2018
What REALLY Makes America Great? Our new book blowing up everywhere, that's what! Thanks, everyone -- the launch was a blast and the past few weeks have been a really fun ride. Here are a couple highlights and photos, and we'll keep adding as they roll in!
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November 16, 2018
We're doubling down! From now through December 15th, to show our appreciation for our community of amazing, hardworking artists and activists, we're giving back twice our usual contribution to our cause partners. Check out some of Team CAN's favorite gift ideas, and give gifts that give back!
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