The nation’s largest Big Green has a documented record of #sexism — ranging from sexual assault allegations to internalized misogyny, intertwined with power struggles. Can the new executive director Loren Blackford deliver the reforms members have long demanded? hoiyinip.substack.com/p/can-sierra...

For Labor Day, I reflect on the work of Sierra Club members, community members, and journalists who shaped my activism—and why Sierra Club’s internal dysfunction is now a liability for the climate movement. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/labor-day-...

Sierra Club’s leadership failures echo across the green movement and philanthropy. With internal elections ahead, will entrenched power structures be preserved, reformed, or dismantled? #electioneering hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Another turbulent leadership shakeup at the Sierra Club, but when will the culture that has harmed so many members be changed? #accountability hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Sierra Club once tracked #fossilfuel donations to CA lawmakers—then stopped. My findings show few grassroots green groups use such data to hold politicians #accountable. Why does the climate movement struggle to confront power? hoiyinip.substack.com/p/dirty-doll...

Who really holds power at Sierra Club? Not just a climate fight — a struggle over internal culture, #accountability, and the future of environmental leadership under and beyond Ben Jealous. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Wildfires, floods, and frontline struggle—while Sierra Club, the largest Big Green group, is locked in internal chaos. We can't afford this. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Sierra Club faces mounting dissent as staff and chapter leaders demand change. But decades of dysfunction need more than a new executive director—true reform, starting with a 100-day #accountability plan. The stakes are too high to delay. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

What do 5 straight years of Sierra Club layoffs say about power, equity, and internal trust? Union conflict, executive turnover, and broken promises in frontline communities raise hard questions. #NonprofitAccountability hoiyinip.substack.com/p/what-sierr...

Is Sierra Club's future at stake? From Congress to its own ranks, age divides & leadership resistance are crippling vital work—at a time when urgency is everything. #EnvironmentalPolitics #AdaptOrDecline #GenerationalDivide hoiyinip.substack.com/p/beyond-the...

What will it take for Sierra Club to reckon with years of unresolved harm? L.A. County’s $4B reckoning is a warning. If the new board is serious about #justice, it must publish and implement a transparent 100-day #accountability plan. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Is Sierra Club entering a new era with a younger board? More than fresh faces, real change in the 133-year-old org takes a shift in culture and conscience. May the new board heed Pope Francis’ call: “become painfully aware” of entrenched issues and “dare” to act hoiyinip.substack.com/p/a-message-...

This #EarthMonth, Sierra Club faces deepening trust erosion, emotional strain, and resignations—from an impactful director to environmental justice pioneer @drrobertbullard.bsky.social. I’m calling for a 100-day plan for #accountability and healing. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

After four months of a leadership vacuum, today, a new era begins—marked by deep tensions and steep challenges. From stalled campaigns to internal gridlock, here’s what Sierra Club California’s new director, Miguel Miguel, is stepping into. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

A @levernews.com report led to a Sierra Club executive’s resignation But entrenched power dynamics remain. Internal politics keeps consuming resources—donations, pro bono legal aid & staff time—while draining morale, all of which should be focused on real impact hoiyinip.substack.com/p/watchdogs-...

Corporate giants deposed me for a Sierra Club lawsuit. Sierra Club told me to find my own lawyer. No lawyer had time for me. So I soloed and got a crash course in how the other side works. Time to #reform Sierra Club - upcoming board election is our chance. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Many Sierra Club staffers' expertise and passion are inspiring. But ongoing power struggles undermine leadership #integrity and hinder the club's ability to unite behind its mission. Internal #transparency and #accountability are crucial for the #Trump fight. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/house-divi...

“most of the resources in the environmental movement are controlled by Big Green. . .Many of these NGOs and their insider leaders aren’t interested in rocking the boat” - Peter Kalmus And, #racism within Sierra Club reported by @maxinejoselow.bsky.social hoiyinip.substack.com/p/sierra-clu...

Critical moment for Sierra Club as the board election process has begun. Time to confront systemic issues, including deeply embedded #sexism Thanks @alleenbrown.bsky.social for an investigation, shedding light on the issue and bringing much-needed #transparency hoiyinip.substack.com/p/blake-live...

Supporting our journalists not only can elevate our activism but also upholds social justice. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/journalism... 🙏 for info & inspirations from: @mattdpearce.com @radleybalko.bsky.social @andrewvandam.bsky.social @jasondovemark.bsky.social @lilaseidman.bsky.social @calmatters.org

Magazine Cut: Sierra Club's Latest Leadership Turmoil While the budget constraints are real, strategic cuts should not come at the expense of engaging members and supporting activism. What happened reflects a pattern—politics taking precedence over the mission. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/magazine-c...

ChatGPT identified the Sierra Club as one of 10 prominent NGOs facing governance and election issues. Here are my experiences with the six issues and my call for election reform, referencing articles by @nijhuism.bsky.social, @katearonoff.bsky.social and others. hoiyinip.substack.com/p/6-issues-w...

Within 12 months, all of Sierra Club California's senior staff from 2023 have resigned. Despite the ongoing turmoil in the chapter, 3 of its current board members are running for Sierra Club’s national board. What reforms do they plan? @lilaseidman.bsky.social hoiyini.blogspot.com/2024/12/cali...