What Community Land Trusts Can Do for Racial Equity
Empowering Black Americans with access to own property and build wealth is key to cities addressing decades of racist policies and inequality.
Social Justice
Building a Global Economy That Was Bound to Fail
A former economic hit man describes his part in setting up what he calls a “Death Economy.”
Police Encounters During Mental Health Crises Don’t Have to Be Violent
In the wake of another police killing of an unarmed Black man struggling with a mental health disability, I asked what cops—and everyone—can do to help.
Rochester Police Killed an Unarmed Black Man Having a Mental Health Crisis
“I placed the phone call for my brother to get help, not for my brother to get lynched," says Joseph Prude.
How Public Schools Can Break the Digital Divide
This NYC teacher says going back to school amid COVID-19 is an opportunity to finally stop virtually segregating schools.
It’s Time to Dismantle Caste in the U.S.
Race and caste are not the same system, but they are parallel oppressions that have the same logic.
History Shows Federal Agents Don’t Stop Civil Unrest
Militarized federal interventions can actually escalate conflict and often leave the underlying causes of protests or crime unresolved.
NBA Athletes Weren’t Just Boycotting Games—They Were on Strike
When NBA players refused to take the court, athlete activism escalated to a new level.
Are Police Unions Part of the U.S. Labor Movement?
Historically, police have used their legal authority to protect businesses and private property over the working class.
Vigilante Violence Is an American Tradition
Research suggests vigilantism doesn't arise from an absent or weak government, but rather when the very principles that make up a government and its people themselves seem to be changing.
How the Police Killing of a Black Brazilian Teen Sparked a Movement
The police killing of João Pedro Mattos Pinto, a 14-year-old Black Brazilian in Rio de Janeiro, unmasked the scope of police brutality amid a pandemic and led to an unprecedented court decision.
The Key to Achieving Gender Equality in Tech
The tech field failed a 25-year challenge to achieve gender equality by 2020. But the shift can start with a culture change.
Rebellions Work
We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
Historically, White Americans Have Failed to See Racism as a Systemic Issue. Is That Changing?
After the civil rights movement, White people in the U.S. were still widely uncommitted to systemic solutions and policies to support racial equality. Although attitudes have shifted since, it’s not enough for transformative change.
This Native Tribe’s Response to COVID-19 Is Working—and Addressing Another Community Problem
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is applying lessons from the pandemic to help them fight addiction in their community.
How to Find and Support Black-Owned Businesses
If you’re focused on fighting systemic racism and want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 ways to find Black businesses.
Hip-Hop Continues a Protest Tradition That Dates Back to the Blues
Hip hop artists have protested police violence in their music for decades, just like Southern blues and jazz artists did in the late 1800s.
Police Violence Meets Spiritual Resistance in the Struggle Over DAPL
An appeals court overruled the shutdown of DAPL, pending a full environmental review. The fight against a pipeline that provoked unprecedented resistance continues.
How Black Photographers Are Shaping the Movement for Black Lives
Three photographers offer perspectives on documenting the moment: “The revolution needs to be irresistible, right?”
How Urban Planning Keeps Cities Segregated—and Maintains White Supremacy
Across the U.S., racial segregation was not the byproduct of urban planning but often its intention. Minneapolis, one of the most liberal cities in the country, is no exception.
How to Bring About Catastrophic Success in the Face of Climate Change
By decolonizing the atmosphere and making climate reparations, Eric Holthaus shows just how hopeful the next 30 years could be.
How Colleges Are Supporting Students Leaving Abusive Relationships
Relationship violence threatens not only students’ physical safety and emotional well-being, but also their academic prospects. Some campuses are finding solutions to help keep survivors in school.
How a Small North Carolina Community Is Pushing Back on Pollution
A new group of allies is fighting a proposed asphalt plant that threatens their health and their homes.
The Pandemic Portal: How This Moment Will Change Everything
A discussion with YES! executive editor Zenobia Jeffries Warfield, author Nafeez Ahmed, and YES! co-founder and author David Korten.
Meet the Black Musician Unraveling Generations of Hate
By addressing prejudices head-on with an open mind, blues musician Daryl Davis has succeeded in convincing over 200 KKK members and other White supremacists to disavow their allegiances.
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