Sarah van Gelder’s Blog
YES! executive editor Sarah van Gelder writes about prospects for peace, health care breakthroughs, happiness, the next economy, and other topics.
A Patriot Resigns
At YES!, we've known Van Jones from his work with disaffected youth in Oakland through his rise to the White House. And here's what we know: Van is a true patriot.
Security in Pakistan: Let's Try Generosity
Two million refugees have fled the violence in the Swat region of Pakistan, the largest movement of people since the genocide in Rwanda.
Tribute to Thomas Berry
Thomas Berry, priest, scholar of Asian and indigenous spiritual traditions, and cultural historian died June 1, 2009 in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina.
A Plea to President Obama: Don't Bankrupt America
We need you to stand up to the Wall Street insiders in your own administration who might understand what boosts the profits of banks, but not what helps our economy.
On the 6th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq: A New Direction?
How should the U.S. relate to the rest of the world? Will we try to hold on to our place as the world's sole superpower -- and if so, can we?




