Madeline Ostrander's Blog
YES! Magazine's senior editor blogs about agitators, artists, and average folks working for a stable climate and an equitable world.
What We Owe Adrienne Rich
The late poet was a patriot who wrestled for the soul of her country.
The Undead Pipeline Returns
The Keystone XL pipeline is back, sort of. But will its promoters’ tactics cause a property rights backlash?
After Durban: Climate Activists Target Corporate Power
After another disappointing round of UN negotiations, climate justice activists have a new strategy.
Eco-Politics Back on the Ranch
In Nebraska, the fight against the Keystone XL pipeline is no longer about left versus right.
Pipeline Risk: Who's Judging?
In its risk assessment, is the State Department just taking the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline at its word?
Asking for What Obama Promised
Protesters push Obama to resist the influence of the oil industry and stop the Keystone XL pipeline.
Rallying in the Face of a Hurricane
Hurricane Irene becomes a powerful symbol for activists fighting the Keystone XL pipeline
Haiti: Resilience or Interference?
Aristide's return to Haiti is a chance to ask what role the U.S. will play in the nation's future.
Cancún: Changing the Climate Conversation
Seven years ago, activists in Cancún started a powerful international movement. How can climate justice advocates have the same impact?
Polls: Time for Action
In the wake of the BP disaster in the Gulf, Americans are ready for clean energy.
Tens of Thousands March in Copenhagen
Demonstrators outside the U.N. negotiations demand a climate deal.
Climate Activism: The Next Superpower
Activism is the most inspiring solution to come from a week of U.N. and G20 negotiations.
Activist to British Prime Minister, Can You Hear Me Now?
Youth activist Iris Andrews gets a commitment on climate change from British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, first-hand, on her cell phone.
Michelle Obama: Diet for Postpartisan Politics
The first lady launches a White House farmers market. Could her food agenda unite the nation?
One Man’s Trash Is Kuros Zahedi’s Art
Artist turns one man's year-long trash-collection experiment into a hopeful vision.



