Native students have the highest dropout rates, but a college program for educators aims to change that.
Today’s social justice movements must seize opportunities, mobilize quickly, and, finally, embrace a carnival spirit.
Some say safe-parking programs aren’t a solution to homelessness. But these women and families are grateful this church has one.
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the move to decolonize the annual Entrada celebration shows how complex identity and culture are.
The companies responsible for the climate crisis should cover the costs of fighting wildfires and recovering from hurricanes.
As the nation faces demographic shifts, the push to suppress voting intensifies.
Each weeknight, The Free Store redistributes up to 1,500 surplus food items to anyone who wants them—no questions asked.
Indian Country could finally see an end to nonconsented infrastructure projects if they follow New Zealand’s Maori in achieving legal protection for natural entities.
Kids deprived of recess don’t have time to recharge, learn social skills, or solve their own problems.
And the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network is creating other ways for Black people to circulate healthy food—and wealth.
Collective action is made up of individuals leading the way, showing what’s possible, shifting the normal.
Here are 13 of the best ideas for a just and sustainable food system, from saving seeds to curbing food waste.
He wanted to know how institutional racism has made an impact on my life. I’m glad he asked, because I was ready to answer.
Meet Jen, who went to sleep-away camp a newbie activist and came back ready to fight for social change.
In Kentucky, these health care professionals still struggle for acceptance—even in areas that need them most.
The walk from the parking lot, past protesters, to the embattled clinic’s front doors can be a difficult journey. Meet the escorts making sure women don’t have to face it alone.
As the state’s last abortion clinic is at risk of being shut down, some religious leaders step up against Gov. Matt Bevin’s anti-abortion policies.
Tens of millions of Americans—many aging and white—are willing to sabotage young people rather than to accept racial diversity.
A landmark decision offers opportunity for healing between descendants of slaveholders and slaves.
Trump’s repeal of DACA has DREAMers and their advocates vowing to fight back and scrambling to find Plan B.
In his new book, David Sax explains how giving into the lure of things like vinyl records and paperback books might actually make you happier.
Here’s how you can enjoy summer foods all year long.
The #SupportBlackWomenHOU campaign uses popular money transfer apps to give resources quickly to those in need so they don’t have to wait for donations from large charities to trickle down.
When 911 services were overwhelmed, stranded Houston residents used their Facebook and Instagram accounts to connect with community rescuers.
Dental health therapy takes half the time it takes to train a dentist. And it does what good medicine should: improve public health.
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