Why Coastal Tribes Are Growing Clam Gardens That Look Like Asian Rice Fields
All along the Pacific Northwest, tribes have been forced to close productive shellfish farming areas due to pollution. But they’ve got a plan.
Democracy
Local power | Cooperatives | Local economies | Wealth and inequality | Consumerism | Democratic reforms
How We Can Transition to a “Bottom Up” Economy
Three ways to rewire the economy for equality and ecological sustainability.
Reality Check: More Police Officers Don’t Equal Safer Neighborhoods
Earlier this year, activists launched a campaign called Freedom Cities to protect and uplift all people of color. (And, no, it doesn't include more police.)
He Bought a $500 House in Detroit. But It Was Never About the House
A young white man discovered what transcends race and class divides among neighbors.
Ready to Start Living? First, Consider Your Death
The reality of dying is our single greatest motivator. Here’s how to use it to live your life to the fullest.
Why Philly’s New Pride Flag Has Black and Brown Stripes
Mixed reactions reveal the change is not fully embraced by everyone. But LGBTQ groups are working to make the city more inclusive to people of color.
Call for Submissions: How Can Our Economy Spark Joy?
Send us your ideas by August 18.
For Women Like Charleena Lyles, Trauma Has Trickled Down for Generations
How symptoms of mental illness manifest in Black women, and the steps you can take toward healing.
You Don’t Need a Sanctuary City to Help Your Immigrant Neighbors
In Greensboro, North Carolina, sanctuary policies are banned. But that hasn’t stopped residents and local police from supporting immigrants in their community.
Why the Democrats Should Be Celebrating Their 4 Defeats
In Georgia, Jon Ossoff narrowly lost to Republican Karen Handel. That’s a big win: A Republican narrowly won in a strongly Republican district.
4 Myths About Slavery We Should Stop Believing Now
To understand the origins of wealth inequality and discrimination, we must look at the history of slavery.
Youth Sentenced to Life in Prison Get a Second Chance
A nationwide movement is seeking to end the practice of trying teenage criminals as adults and, instead, granting them a new start.
When Hospitality Was the Norm and Multiculturalism Was a Good Thing
Despite border walls and travel bans, the Middle East is still a region where the weary traveler is welcomed and embraced.
Naomi Klein Pushes Us to Dream Big to Get Beyond Trump’s Shock Politics
The activist’s new book challenges the pessimism that sets in when we think radical change is politically impossible. But it misses something big.
Resistance That Wouldn’t Quit: A Timeline of the Keystone XL Pipeline
More than a decade of relentless resistance from tribes, activists, farmers, and local communities finally killed the pipeline that wouldn’t die.
Judge’s Ruling on Standing Rock a Second Chance for Justice
The federal court decision could start a new chapter in the DAPL saga, beginning with dropping prosecution of water protectors.
Why Young People Need Diverse Books
All children need to see inspiring, courageous characters–who look like them–in literature.
How to Go the Resistance Distance: Pop-Up Schools for Novice Activists
Modeled after the Civil Rights Era’s citizenship and freedom schools, the new Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership teaches skills for the Trump Era.
Trump White House vs. “House of Cards” White House
Binge-watchers of the new season will find it’s hard to be shocked by the usual Underwood White House treachery and corruption.
In One of the Nation’s Most Conservative Places, A Sanctuary City
Advocates in Santa Ana mobilize to educate, assist, protect, and inspire undocumented residents.
As Climate Change Threatens Food Supplies, Seed Saving is an Ancient Act of Resilience
In Norway, a high-tech seed vault flooded from melting permafrost. In Montana, locals keep their seeds in the library.
After Coal, a Small Kentucky Town Builds a Healthier, More Creative Economy
A complex network of local organizations helps neighbors support one another as they rebound from a dying industry.
Enough! Trump Has Abdicated on Climate—Now It’s Up to Us
I’ll start with myself. And every time I give up something to reduce carbon emissions, I’ll smile and think of President Trump.
Undocumented and Transgender
A creative support system—including housing, legal aid, and training for detention centers—emerges to address the unique challenges of LGBTQ immigrants.
U.S. Doesn’t Need Trump to Honor Paris Climate Agreement
American cities have already spent billions of dollars on climate action and are committed to environmental goals that go beyond the Paris accord.
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