Do Gun Control Debates Ever Change Anything? In These Countries They Did
Three cases in which gun laws were tightened following tragic mass shootings.
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Olympians Without Nations: First-Ever Team of Refugees Heads to Summer Games
With 20 million refugees worldwide, the International Olympic Committee announces a new team to make the games more inclusive for people without a nation to call home.
Boycotts Won’t Change Mississippi—But Civil Rights History Shows Us How We Can
To fight discrimination in Mississippi, out-of-state allies should strengthen their ties to the state, not sever them.
Sanders Might Soon Be Out of the Race, But Not the Revolution
Five ways to build on the momentum of the Bernie Sanders campaign and transform American politics in ways his supporters envisioned.
Zuni Tribe Returns to Sacred Ceremony to Strengthen Community
The Southwest tribe is rebuilding sacred buildings critical for teaching Zuni youth the pueblo’s core values of community and devotion to collective prosperity.
A More Relevant and Radical Democratic Platform? Sanders Brings Veteran Activists to the Table
From Cornel West to Bill McKibben, Sanders picks some heavy-hitting social movement leaders for the Democratic National Committee.
What If Mental Health First Aid Were as Widespread as CPR? New York City’s Planning to Do It
One in every four Americans experiences mental illness, and lack of police understanding can lead to tragedy. Here’s what could happen if we were all trained to deal with depression and anxiety.
A Simple Solution to Low Voter Turnout—Knock at the Front Door
In communities of color where voter turnout has historically lagged, in-person interaction seems to be the most effective fix.
Tribes Create Their Own Food Laws to Stop USDA From Killing Native Food Economies
From blue corn to bison, narrow federal food-safety codes impact tribal food systems. But advocates are writing their own food laws to preserve Native food sovereignty.
Seattle Students Call for Nationwide Awakening on Campus Racism
Seattle University students plan to sleep outside their dean’s office for as long as it takes her to resign. Will she budge?
Who’s Lobbying for Millennial Interests? Meet the “AARP for Young People”
This is the first election year with the same number of millennial voters as baby boomers. Here’s how lobbyists for young people could change our politics on prisons, climate, and student debt.
With More Americans Going Far Left (And Right), an Anti-Corporate Agenda Takes Shape
Voters hit hardest by free-trade economics are rebelling against the status quo. We can use that energy to build a powerful, grassroots movement for democracy.
When the Police Came, I Didn’t Risk Arrest. So What Was My Role at the Break Free Climate Action?
I had held at bay the question of whether I wanted to participate in direct action. But I also knew it was the heartbeat of this diverse movement.
Why Progressives Need a Strong Republican Party—and What Republicans of Color Are Doing to Save It
A one-party democracy is no democracy at all. Meet the new generation of Republicans working to bring their party back to life and into the 21st century.
After a Century In Decline, Black Farmers Are Back And On the Rise
These Black farmers don’t stop at healthy food. They’re healing trauma, instilling collective values, and changing the way their communities think about the land.
Immigration Is Not Just a Latino Thing. Here’s Why We Need Black Leaders
For years, the immigrant rights movement has been largely led by Latinos. Today, Black leadership is playing an increasingly important role in the grassroots fight to change U.S. immigration policy.
The Tiny House Village Holding a Family Together
A tiny house complex in Seattle shows what it can do for homeless families by helping one couple raise their baby together under one (very small) roof.
The Little-Known Farmworkers Who Sparked the Biggest Labor Movement In U.S. History
There would be no Cesar Chavez without the Filipino manongs of Delano, California, whose decision to strike set off the most significant labor movement the United States has ever seen.
Portland Fast Food Workers Don’t Just Want a Raise—They Want a Union Too
Employees at Burgerville, a Pacific Northwest restaurant chain, are unionizing and demanding benefits. Even without their employer’s recognition, their union offers an alternative model for organizing low-wage workers.
Still Saying YES!—20 Years of Solutions Journalism
Like many startups, YES! Magazine began with an energized small team, an idea we thought important, and a basement office. Twenty years later, we're stronger than ever.
What Small Farms Need to Compete With Corporate Food
Most small farms have to follow the same rules as big corporate ones. In Maine, flexible food ordinances have increased the number of small farmers.
Humanizing Heroin Addiction: Photos of the Real Lives of Users
Can more balanced representations of drug users spark discussions on how to solve North America’s heroin epidemic?
Want to Hire a Worker-Owned Co-op? There’s an App for That
Coopify wants to bring a sense of community to the app-based booking world by connecting worker-owned cooperatives and other low-income task workers directly with consumers.
Progressive Politics Don’t Feel So Inclusive When You’re Latino
Failing to understand the interests of 55 million Latinos has been one of the greatest political failures of our time. Latinos want to be heard on more than just immigration issues.
Politics on the Dance Floor: Reclaiming Queer and Black Roots in Electronic Dance Music
As the multibillion-dollar electronic music industry grows, artists and organizers are taking back the spaces and sounds of the marginalized people who started the genre.
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