In Review: Books, Music, and Film

Books, Music, and Film

The Koch Brothers Exposed

by Oliver Lazenby

posted Feb 01, 2012

Film Review: How far do the tentacles of the Kochtopus reach? Follow the money with this collection of 13 short films.

Book Review: The Empowerment Manual

by Olivia Rosane

posted Feb 01, 2012

Starhawk's guide to collaborative group success.

YES! Music Picks: Spring 2012

posted Feb 01, 2012

Musical inspiration while putting together the Spring 2012 issue.

Why Equality is Better for Everyone

by Kristy Leissle

posted Dec 27, 2011

Book Review: Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's "The Spirit Level" shows how inequality—and misery—trickle up.

Film Review: The Last Mountain

by Ayla Harbin

posted 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.

YES! Music Picks: Winter 2012

posted Nov 01, 2011

Musical inspiration while putting together the Winter 2012 issue.

The Soul of the World

by Valerie Trueblood

posted Sep 07, 2011

Book Review: Essays on the definition of terror and the consciousness of transformation.

Film Review: Carbon Nation

by Robert Mellinger

posted Aug 16, 2011

Take a trip across the United States to find out who is developing low-carbon solutions.

Film Review: To Be Heard

posted Aug 01, 2011

Three Bronx teenagers take on poverty, crime, and family stress with the help of good teachers.

YES! Music Picks: Fall 2011

posted Aug 01, 2011

Musical inspiration while putting together the Fall 2011 issue.

YES! Film Picks: Fall 2011

posted Aug 01, 2011

Film reviews from the Fall 2011 issue.

Film Review: Who Took the Bomp?

posted Aug 01, 2011

The feminist band with a DIY ethos has a beat to get you on your feet.

American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of its Food

by Laura Kaliebe

posted Jul 14, 2011

Book review: Jonathan Bloom’s “American Wasteland” and the ethical side of food disposal.

Film Review: Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune

posted May 01, 2011

A long-overdue tribute to a leading Vietnam-era voice of protest.

Diary of an Eco-Outlaw: An Unreasonable Woman Breaks the Law for Mother Earth

by Kristin Kolb

posted May 01, 2011

YES! reviews the latest book from offbeat activist Diane Wilson.