Videos

Telling inspiring stories of social change.

The Scientization of Politics
Dec 22, 2011
How did climate science get so politicized—and what can we do about it? Climatologist Michael Mann responds in this TEDx talk.
I Will Be A Hummingbird
Dec 21, 2011
Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai tells the beautiful tale of a hummingbird determined to save its home from a destructive forest fire. She reminds us that insurmountable odds shouldn't prevent us from trying our best.
Grace Lee Boggs’ Message to the Occupiers
Dec 16, 2011
A lifelong activist shares her thoughts on revolution.
The Majestic Plastic Bag: A Mockumentary
Dec 12, 2011
The epic journey of a plastic bag from its release into the wild to ultimate destination in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Occupy’s Next Stop: Foreclosed Homes
Dec 07, 2011
Occupy Wall Street protesters are now taking on foreclosure directly, helping families stay in homes or move into vacant ones.
Occupy Economics: Because We’re Teaching It Wrong
Dec 05, 2011
Does Occupy Wall Street highlight the failures of traditional Econ 101? These economists think so.
The Story of Broke
Nov 08, 2011
Is it true that the U.S. can no longer afford to take care of its residents the way it once did? Annie Leonard takes on the "we're broke" myth in this 8-minute video.
Red State Ranchers Vs. the Pipeline
Oct 07, 2011
Nebraska isn’t known for environmental activism—but an oil pipeline that would cross the Ogallala aquifer is changing that.
A Moveable Planet
Sep 29, 2011
Video: In more than 175 countries, people found creative ways to show they're ready to move away from fossil fuels.
Local Jobs Through Local Banking
Sep 26, 2011
Not just the recession: What our banking system has to do with our unemployment crisis, and what we can do about it.
Troy Davis' Last Request
by Sarah van Gelder
Sep 22, 2011
Troy Davis’ last words before his execution on Wednesday night included this call: The tragedy of American capital punishment must come to an end.
A Double Win for Fresh Food
by Oran B. Hesterman
Sep 15, 2011
In Michigan, food stamps are worth double at farmers markets, which means more healthy food for low-income shoppers and more customers for local farmers.
Creating Jobs in the New Normal
Sep 14, 2011
YES! Executive Editor Sarah van Gelder on Free Speech TV: How local economies can help fight unemployment.
“We Can Change History”
Sep 07, 2011
Video: Two weeks and 1,252 arrests later—how a committed group of activists made an oil pipeline an international issue.
A Bikeshare Success Story
Aug 24, 2011
Who says Washington never gets anything right?