Videos

Telling inspiring stories of social change.

Charter for Compassion

posted Nov 06, 2009

Video: Ecumenical author Karen Armstrong wished for a Charter for Compassion, a yardstick for global empathy crafted from the input of tens of thousands of religious and secular people all over the world.

Nurturing Creative Thinkers

posted Oct 30, 2009

In this entertaining talk, Sir Ken Robinson asserts that to get the best out of people, schools need to nurture creative thinkers rather than good workers.

Can We Reach 350?

posted Oct 23, 2009

As expectations for action in Copenhagen diminish, activists are raising their voices. Amy Goodman interviews Bill McKibben, co-founder and director of 350.org, and Australian scientist Tim Flannery, chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council and author of The Weather Makers.

Reconsider Columbus Day

posted Oct 12, 2009

Does honoring Christopher Columbus with a federal holiday perpetuate a philosophy of racism and domination? A video sponsored by the United Confederation of Taino People, International Indian Treaty Council, and Rethinking Schools says that it does.

No Impact on the Environment Experiment

posted Oct 08, 2009

No Impact Man, Colin Beavan, has put together a guide for you to try out his experiment in living with no impact on the environment.

Sarah van Gelder on Climate Action

posted Sep 29, 2009

We need new strategies to wake people up to the urgency of climate change.

Elizabeth Gilbert on the Genius in Us All

posted Sep 22, 2009

Elizabeth Gilbert discusses our impossible expectations of artists and geniuses suggesting that maybe there is a little genius in us all. It's a funny, personal, and surprisingly moving talk.

Activists Drop Tar Sands Banner Over Niagara Falls

posted Sep 18, 2009

The Rain Forest Action Network dropped a 70 foot banner over Niagara Falls as a call to action and message to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during his first official visit to the White House.

The Greening of Southie

posted Aug 14, 2009

A feature documentary about Boston’s first residential green building, and the men and women who set out to construct it.

Regenerating Our Learning Commons

posted Aug 14, 2009

Shikshantar presents Udaipur, India as a learning city.

Oysters Return to the Hudson

posted Aug 14, 2009

Find out how scientists in New York are working to replenish oyster populations in the waters around the city.

Cultural Renewal to Improve Health

posted Aug 14, 2009

The Tohono O'odham Nation turns to native recipes and local foods to tackle diabetes.

The Tragic Gap: Between Idealism and Cynicism

by Parker Palmer

posted Aug 14, 2009

Parker Palmer on how to move from what is to what we know to be possible.

Protecting What We Love: Judy Wicks

posted Jul 22, 2009

Interview with local living economies advocate Judy Wicks.

In Review :: YES! Film Picks - The Singing Revolution / Flow

posted May 06, 2009

Reviews of our favorite films for the summer '09.