Russ Feingold
@russfeingold.bsky.social
Wisconsin progressive, born and raised.
Working with the Campaign for Nature to protect the earth's land and water.
#nature #biodiversity #oceans #wildlife
Working with the Campaign for Nature to protect the earth's land and water.
#nature #biodiversity #oceans #wildlife
I voted against the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security and I was pleased to speak with Ta-Nehisi Coates @VanityFair about the mood surrounding that debate.
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“The Homeland” Is War on America: The Blood-and-Soil Nationalism That Killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti
In the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Trump has clarified an inconvenient fact: The culture war is an actual war.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I voted against the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security and I was pleased to speak with Ta-Nehisi Coates @VanityFair about the mood surrounding that debate.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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If you read @bengoldfarb.bsky.social's terrific book "Crossings" or heard him discuss it on our podcast, news.mongabay.com/podcast/2023... ...you'll see the value in this
And it's proof of bipartisan will in the US gov't to do things for the environment 👀
Bill would provide funding through 2031:
And it's proof of bipartisan will in the US gov't to do things for the environment 👀
Bill would provide funding through 2031:
Wildlife Crossings Could See Permanent Federal Funding Through Bipartisan Bill - Mountain Journal
Led by Montana's Zinke and Virginia's Beyer, Congressional bill aims to extend nation’s only federal program for wildlife crossings
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December 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
If you read @bengoldfarb.bsky.social's terrific book "Crossings" or heard him discuss it on our podcast, news.mongabay.com/podcast/2023... ...you'll see the value in this
And it's proof of bipartisan will in the US gov't to do things for the environment 👀
Bill would provide funding through 2031:
And it's proof of bipartisan will in the US gov't to do things for the environment 👀
Bill would provide funding through 2031:
It was a pleasure to speak with @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social on the @mongabay.com podcast to talk about conserving nature and the work we are doing at the Campaign for Nature to advocate for the protection of land and water on the earth. @erikhoffner.bsky.social
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Governments must prioritize nature protection, former US senator Russ Feingold says
Bill Gates recently claimed that protecting nature or improving human health is an either-or choice, but former national leaders like Russ Feingold, a retired U.S. senator, and Mary Robinson, former I...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It was a pleasure to speak with @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social on the @mongabay.com podcast to talk about conserving nature and the work we are doing at the Campaign for Nature to advocate for the protection of land and water on the earth. @erikhoffner.bsky.social
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This week Mongabay speaks with Senator @russfeingold.bsky.social about conservation & the climate
As chair of the Campaign for Nature, Feingold emphasizes that nature is essential for a healthy society, despite what figures like Bill Gates have recently argued
Hear his good thoughts here:
As chair of the Campaign for Nature, Feingold emphasizes that nature is essential for a healthy society, despite what figures like Bill Gates have recently argued
Hear his good thoughts here:
Governments must prioritize nature protection, former US senator Russ Feingold says
Bill Gates recently claimed that protecting nature or improving human health is an either-or choice, but former national leaders like Russ Feingold, a retired U.S. senator, and Mary Robinson, former I...
news.mongabay.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This week Mongabay speaks with Senator @russfeingold.bsky.social about conservation & the climate
As chair of the Campaign for Nature, Feingold emphasizes that nature is essential for a healthy society, despite what figures like Bill Gates have recently argued
Hear his good thoughts here:
As chair of the Campaign for Nature, Feingold emphasizes that nature is essential for a healthy society, despite what figures like Bill Gates have recently argued
Hear his good thoughts here:
"...in a brief for the case {we wrote} that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be “the next step in the march toward allowing unlimited money to swamp American elections and drown out the will of the voters.”
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Supreme Court could topple yet another campaign finance limit
The Supreme Court could continue its trend of striking down campaign finance rules as improper restrictions on speech. How far will they go?
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December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"...in a brief for the case {we wrote} that getting rid of the coordinated spending limits would be “the next step in the march toward allowing unlimited money to swamp American elections and drown out the will of the voters.”
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Nature is not an optional “extra” in the fight against climate change: It is a living system that underpins our survival.
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No, Bill Gates, we don’t have to choose between people & planet (commentary)
Bill Gates has long been a leading voice in the global response to human health and climate change. His climate investments and advocacy have helped drive innovation, expand access to clean energy and...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nature is not an optional “extra” in the fight against climate change: It is a living system that underpins our survival.
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Count me among the many, many admirers of Jane Goodall for her commendable & lifelong dedication to protecting our planet and all who inhabit it.
October 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Count me among the many, many admirers of Jane Goodall for her commendable & lifelong dedication to protecting our planet and all who inhabit it.
Respect justice? Fund those who fight for it every day!
In @PublicCounsel’s auction you can win the chance to have lunch with me and help fund their vital work protecting our civil rights.
Bid by 10/16 @CharityBuzz
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In @PublicCounsel’s auction you can win the chance to have lunch with me and help fund their vital work protecting our civil rights.
Bid by 10/16 @CharityBuzz
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Charitybuzz: Lunch with Former US Senator Russ Feingold
Enjoy a private lunch in Madison or Middleton, Wisconsin or virtual visit with Russ Feingold, former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and current Presid...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Respect justice? Fund those who fight for it every day!
In @PublicCounsel’s auction you can win the chance to have lunch with me and help fund their vital work protecting our civil rights.
Bid by 10/16 @CharityBuzz
tinyurl.com/russfeingold25
In @PublicCounsel’s auction you can win the chance to have lunch with me and help fund their vital work protecting our civil rights.
Bid by 10/16 @CharityBuzz
tinyurl.com/russfeingold25
"Suriname’s government has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its tropical forests, a move conservationists say is among the most ambitious commitments to climate and biodiversity ever made by an Amazonian nation."
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Suriname pledges to shield 90% of forests, far beyond global conservation goal
Suriname has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its forests, far surpassing the global 30x30 goal.
apnews.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Suriname’s government has pledged to permanently protect 90% of its tropical forests, a move conservationists say is among the most ambitious commitments to climate and biodiversity ever made by an Amazonian nation."
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The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force and now 74 countries and counting have also ratified this groundbreaking treaty to protect the ocean.
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High Seas Treaty Ratification Tracker
At least 60 countries must sign and ratify the High Seas Treaty for it to become international law. Join the #RaceForRatification. Ask leaders to ratify the Treaty Now!
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September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force and now 74 countries and counting have also ratified this groundbreaking treaty to protect the ocean.
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
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Explore the urgent challenges facing American democracy with FRM WI Sen. @russfeingold.bsky.social & NPR's Ron Elving, hosted by @ccps.bsky.social
🗓️ Tue. 10/7 🕑 6 PM ET 📍SIS Founders Room
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September 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Explore the urgent challenges facing American democracy with FRM WI Sen. @russfeingold.bsky.social & NPR's Ron Elving, hosted by @ccps.bsky.social
🗓️ Tue. 10/7 🕑 6 PM ET 📍SIS Founders Room
RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Populists-Plutocrats-Dangers-to-Democracy
🗓️ Tue. 10/7 🕑 6 PM ET 📍SIS Founders Room
RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Populists-Plutocrats-Dangers-to-Democracy
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Due diligence should guide High Seas #MPAs under the #BBNJ Agreement.
The author, Sophia Kopela, suggests using the best science, acting quickly and cooperating across bodies to set and enforce protections, with capacity-building support for developing countries.
The author, Sophia Kopela, suggests using the best science, acting quickly and cooperating across bodies to set and enforce protections, with capacity-building support for developing countries.
Due Diligence and the Establishment of Area-Based Management Tools Including Marine Protected Areas in the BBNJ Agreement
This article examines how the concept of due diligence can contribute to the effective implementation of Part III of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diver...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
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The High Seas Treaty is the first legal framework aimed at protecting biodiversity in international waters, those that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single country. https://to.pbs.org/3VKRnMh
Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters
A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The High Seas Treaty is the first legal framework aimed at protecting biodiversity in international waters, those that lie beyond the jurisdiction of any single country. https://to.pbs.org/3VKRnMh
“Even though Trump is trying to end-run all this, it will have an impact on the United States. It creates an international regime that the U.S. could ignore, but that its companies may struggle to if they want to do international business.”
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Hard-Fought Treaty to Protect Ocean Life Clears a Final Hurdle
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September 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“Even though Trump is trying to end-run all this, it will have an impact on the United States. It creates an international regime that the U.S. could ignore, but that its companies may struggle to if they want to do international business.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/c...
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The world has acted to protect the ocean with the 60th country ratification which triggers entry into force of the High Seas Treaty!
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HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION: 60th ratification triggers entry into force of High Seas Treaty - High Seas Alliance
19 September 2025. Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries this week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The world has acted to protect the ocean with the 60th country ratification which triggers entry into force of the High Seas Treaty!
highseasalliance.org/2025/09/19/h...
highseasalliance.org/2025/09/19/h...
Add your voice to support the High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean.
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A WAVE OF MESSAGES FOR THE HIGH SEAS - High Seas Alliance Treaty Ratification
I’ve joined the global call for swift ratification of the #HighSeasTreaty. See messages from around the world and add yours. #RaceForRatification #BBNJ
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September 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Add your voice to support the High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean.
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
We are working to get the High Seas Treaty ratified by 60 countries to bring it into force. Track the progress along with me! 4 more countries needed to get to 60!
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High Seas Treaty Ratification: Track Progress
See how many ocean champions have ratified the High Seas Treaty so far on the Speed Dial. We need to clock up at least 60 ratifications to put the Treaty into action on the water.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We are working to get the High Seas Treaty ratified by 60 countries to bring it into force. Track the progress along with me! 4 more countries needed to get to 60!
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
A sulfide mining company can not be trusted to protect a pristine area like the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area.
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Local View: Veterans defend 'hallowed ground' of Boundary Waters
From the column: "(A) sulfide-mining proposal threatens the very lifeblood of the Boundary Waters and northern Minnesota: clean water."
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August 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A sulfide mining company can not be trusted to protect a pristine area like the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area.
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www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/colu...
Grateful to Becky Rom and others who are dedicated to protecting the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area in Minnesota.
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Public lands are not to be gifted to foreign mining billionaires.
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.
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August 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Grateful to Becky Rom and others who are dedicated to protecting the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area in Minnesota.
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www.backcountryhunters.org/public_lands...
The Boundary Waters Wilderness Area helps power the economy in Minnesota. Proud to know veterans are continuing the fight to protect this treasured place.
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Armed Forces Initiative sends letter to Congress
"For many of us, these wild places are the last bridge between the war we left behind and the peace we still seek. Does Congress truly intend to burn that bridge with the stroke of a pen?"
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August 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Boundary Waters Wilderness Area helps power the economy in Minnesota. Proud to know veterans are continuing the fight to protect this treasured place.
www.backcountryhunters.org/armed_forces...
www.backcountryhunters.org/armed_forces...
If you've ever been to the beautiful Boundary Waters area, I hope you'll read this piece I authored in the @chicagotribune.com Or maybe it will remind you of a place in nature that means something to you and how important it is to protect it.
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Russ Feingold: Messing with the Boundary Waters is bad politics
Copper mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters is a terrible idea. Why would we ever mine in a place that is almost as much lake as forest?
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August 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
If you've ever been to the beautiful Boundary Waters area, I hope you'll read this piece I authored in the @chicagotribune.com Or maybe it will remind you of a place in nature that means something to you and how important it is to protect it.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/08/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/08/o...