Six Ways TPP Opponents Have Won—Even as Fast Track Advances
Critics of the TPP forged relationship with foreign allies, firmed up union positions, and forced some concessions on the secrecy of the text.
Democracy
Watch Jon Stewart’s Moving Comments on Charleston Shooting and Racism in America
For once, Stewart had no jokes to offer.
Meet the Scientist Breeding More Resilient Bees (And 4 Other People Working to Save the Pollinators)
With honeybee populations on the decline, scientists, lawyers, and even artists have set out to save humanity's most important pollinators.
Can Money Help Shrink Jail Populations? The MacArthur Foundation Is Betting $75M on It
The grants will help jail systems develop a plan for eliminating “the overuse and misuse of jails.” But prisoner advocate Dan Berger says this doesn’t address larger issues like police bias and racism.
150 Years Later, Two Universities Answer for Their Founder’s Role in the Sand Creek Massacre
Under pressure from students and community members, Northwestern University and University of Denver take the first steps towards righting historic wrongs.
Ursula K. Le Guin Calls on Fantasy and Sci Fi Writers to Envision Alternatives to Capitalism
This award-winning author explains how fantasy and science fiction writers can stand up to the corporate system.
Is Populism Making a Comeback? What You Need to Know About Its History—And Its Future
The 19th century populists gave us co-ops and workers' rights. Here's how we can build on their work to solve 21st century problems.
This College Student Chained Herself to a Shell Oil Ship for Three Days. Here’s Why.
Will young activists do anything to stop oil drilling in the Arctic?
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Is a Resource-Conscious Blockbuster for Our Time
Who ruined Mad Max’s world? The new film isn't afraid to lay blame — and suggest a way forward.
Less than 1 Percent of Sweden’s Garbage Ends Up at the Dump
How the country heats its homes, and another 23 facts about our world today.
A Brief History of Happiness: How America Lost Track of the Good Life—and Where to Find It Now
For decades, we've been taught that economic growth and buying more stuff will make us happy—while trashing the planet. The good news is, there’s a better kind of happy: It starts with meaningful work, loving relationships, and a thriving natural world.
You’ve Heard What’s Wrong in Freddie Gray’s Neighborhood. Here’s One Local’s Vision for Turning That Around
Blaize Connelly-Duggan’s vision for the neighborhood is all about community ownership and development without displacement.
Watch John Oliver Explain How Absurd the US Standardized Testing System Is
John Oliver does a damn good job of explaining how ridiculous our standardized testing system is.
After Years of Living as Squatters, These Filipino Neighbors Fought for Nice, New Homes in Their Community—And Won
When the Manila government proposed relocating squatter families out of the city, residents came together and asked for housing in their own neighborhood.
One in Four Local Banks Has Vanished Since 2008. Why We Should Treat It as a National Crisis
While megabanks make megabucks, local banks are financing businesses that create jobs and improve well-being. So why are they disappearing so rapidly?
Baltimoreans Celebrate Charging of Officers—But Say It’s Just First Step
“It’s not ‘game over,’ it’s ‘game on.’ Now, we can actually start to see things happening.”
Photos: Baltimore Protests Inspire Renewed Sense of Direction For Community Leaders
“If people are calling for peace, we need to push the narrative toward policies and political changes that are actually going to give people the conditions to deal with structural violence.”
Which of These 4 Radical, Badass Women Will Be on the $20 Bill? The Results Are In
Americans voted on Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and two other contenders to replace Andrew Jackson.
Is the Local Economy Too Local? Why Co-Ops and Credit Unions Need a Broader Strategy
Author and activist Gar Alperovitz calls it a “checkerboard strategy.” In the first piece in a series, we look at the organizations working to transform our economy, and how they can benefit from working together.
Why Seattleites Think They Can Stop Shell Oil From Drilling in the Arctic
The Port of Seattle has welcomed the oil company to temporarily moor its drilling rig before it’s towed to Alaska. But these protestors are threatening to block it.
“I Wish My Teacher Had Known…”—Adults on How Teacher Empathy Could Have Changed Their Lives
Teachers don't always know the challenges kids deal with outside of the classroom. Sometimes talking can make all the difference.
A Trade Rule that Makes It Illegal to Favor Local Business? Newest Leak Shows TPP Would Do That And More
The leaked text is full of dense legal jargon. But a close reading makes its corporate agenda crystal clear.
What If Uber Were a Unionized, Worker-Owned Co-Op? These Denver Cabbies Are Making It Happen
Workers at app-driven companies like Uber don’t have the rights of full employees. But with the help of traditional unions, some are banding together into worker-owned cooperatives.
This “Raging Granny” Crashed a Wall Street Dinner to Demand Answers
“Two Raging Grannies” is a beautifully shot film that juxtaposes a journey into activism with a profound meditation on aging.
A March Madness Makeover: 5 Ways to Bring Fairness Into College Basketball
March Madness is now a bigger cash cow than the Super Bowl, but in college sports the only people not getting a piece of the billion-dollar pie are the players.
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