Getting Your Period Can Be a Pain. Getting It While Homeless Is Even Worse
The average woman spends $18,000 in her lifetime on menstruation-related items. But what about women who can’t afford that?
Social Justice
White People: Don’t Unfriend Your Racist Family Members—Yet
8 things to do before jumping down your uncle’s throat.
Can Portland Build a System Like the Underground Railroad for Immigrants?
As ICE increases its arrests, 30 Portland-area churches have pledged to offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants. Anyone thinking of joining them must be ready to answer these hard questions.
10 Examples That Prove White Privilege Exists in Every Aspect Imaginable
Lessons people of color have taught me that changed my life—and could change yours too.
College Was Once Free and For the Public Good—What Happened?
Students didn’t have to worry about tuition and debt until higher education became more about personal gain than contributing to society.
Citizens Begin Reclaiming Coal Country After Decades of Corporate Land Grabs
But figuring out who owns abandoned mines in Appalachia is harder than you’d think.
The Progressive’s Guide to Reacting to Offensive Comedy
Ten tips for when everyone says your favorite comedian has “gone too far.”
To the Millions Who Have Stood Up to the Trump Administration: Thank You
My gratitude goes out to the millions of Americans who launched a resistance that has slowed or stopped many of Trump’s policies.
What the Insanity of Mass Incarceration Has Done To Us
We have lived with mass incarceration for so long that we do not see that it’s making even those who are supposed to be free less human—and less humane.
The Kids Are All Right (and These Surprising Statistics Prove It)
Americans under 25 are bringing a new era of tolerance, education, and vastly improved behaviors while older folks are acting worse. That isn’t starry-eyed idealism. It’s hard numbers.
Climate Change Will Force Native Americans to Adapt Religious Rituals Yet Again
Global climate change affects everyone. But for many indigenous peoples, natural resources are closely linked to religious beliefs and practices.
7 Reminders for White Parents Talking to Their Kids About Police Killing Black People
Don’t worry about traumatizing children. Show them that having strong feelings about horrible things happening in the world is part of being human.
The Women of Color Out to Reclaim Marijuana Culture
Most commercial pot shops are owned by rich white men. This all-female art collective wants to remind us of the drug’s community and healing roles.
A New Zealand River Has Human Rights. Now Will Modern Law Come to Its Senses?
Our system of law has the rights issue exactly backward. But humanity is slowly reawakening to the simple logic that Mother Earth’s rights must come before human rights.
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.
Our Best Shot at Meeting Paris Goals? Make Energy Public
A new report finds public ownership is the best way for cities and towns to meet renewable energy and efficiency targets.
Banks Have Cut Funding for Fossil Fuels Projects 22 Percent
But activist groups say that’s not enough: There’s no resting, even after divestment victories.
The ACA Had Just Begun to Fix Rural America’s Health Care Inequality
Rates of insured people in rural areas had reached almost 86 percent in early 2015.
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.)
Debt Relief—Japanese-style—Could Work Here
Japan has found a way to write off its national debt without creating inflation. Why can’t we do that?
The Montana Moms Who Decided Refugees Will Be Welcome in Their City
Even in a conservative and rural state, Mary Poole and her book club felt Missoula was a good place for refugees. So they made it happen.
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.
No, I Won’t Stop Saying “White Supremacy”
White people like me should use the term because it shifts the race problem to us, where it belongs.
Why Climate Change Belongs in the Health Care Debate
We know climate change is affecting the environment—but it’s also threatening people’s health.
Thanks to Amazon, Brick-and-Mortar Stores Have Lost 295K Jobs
And 32 other facts you should probably know.
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