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The creative spirit, and how it moves us.
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- Soundtrack to a revolution.
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- Reading list for a better world.
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- Wisdom to go.
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- Telling inspiring stories of social change.
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- Listen to interviews, podcasts, radio programs that tell the YES! stories.
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- Watch trailers to our pick of maddening and motivating independent films.
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The Scientization of Politics
posted 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.
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I Will Be A Hummingbird
posted 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.
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Grace Lee Boggs’ Message to the Occupiers
posted Dec 16, 2011 - A lifelong activist shares her thoughts on revolution.
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The Majestic Plastic Bag: A Mockumentary
posted 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.
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Occupy’s Next Stop: Foreclosed Homes
posted Dec 07, 2011 - Occupy Wall Street protesters are now taking on foreclosure directly, helping families stay in homes or move into vacant ones.
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Occupy Economics: Because We’re Teaching It Wrong
posted Dec 05, 2011 - Does Occupy Wall Street highlight the failures of traditional Econ 101? These economists think so.
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Words That Inspire: We are the 1%
posted Nov 23, 2011 - Some members of the 1% have shared messages of solidarity with the 99%. What goes into a sign that makes a lasting impression? Explore an activity to help your students understand—and create their own—powerful signs.
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Visual Learning: We Are the 99%
posted Nov 23, 2011 - With this YES! lesson plan, try to truly understand an image, its message, and why it's interesting (or not). In this case, it's all about animals as food.
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Creativity Blossoms in the Great Migration
by Lily Yehposted Nov 18, 2011 - On the industrial outskirts of Beijing, the transient children of the world’s largest migration taught artist Lily Yeh about finding healing and rootedness in creative power.
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The Story of Broke
posted 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.
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Farming With the Wild
by Dan Imhoffposted Nov 05, 2011 - Photo Essay: How agriculture and wildlands can both flourish—together.
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Occupy Oakland, in Pictures
posted Nov 04, 2011 - From rebuilding after a police raid to closing down the nation's fifth largest port, things have been busy at Occupy Oakland.
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Posters to Occupy Everywhere
posted Nov 03, 2011 - Graphic designers put their stamp on the messages of the 99%.
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Film Review: The Last Mountain
by Ayla Harbinposted Nov 01, 2011 - Follow a group of residents-turned-activists in their efforts to save Coal River Mountain, the last one left in an area devastated by mining.
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YES! Music Picks: Winter 2012
posted Nov 01, 2011 - Musical inspiration while putting together the Winter 2012 issue.
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