In Review: Books, Music, and Film

Books, Music, and Film

In Review :: How to Rule the World

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Oct 31, 2008

In How to Rule the World: The Coming Battle Over the Global Economy, Mark Engler shows that both neoliberalism and neoconservatism are in disarray. This opens possibilities for new international relationships based on democratic values and aimed at increasing equity and sustainability.

In Review :: Who Speaks for Islam?

by Jamal Rahman

posted Oct 31, 2008

Since 9/11, voices on all sides have expressed shrill opinions about the Muslim World that Islamic sages might describe as "all fireworks and little light." Who Speaks for Islam? contributes real data to clear away misunderstandings and challenge stereotypes.

In Review :: The Green New Deal

by Anna Fahey

posted Oct 31, 2008

Van Jones advocates a green stimulus package in his new book, The Green Collar Economy. He says we can solve two of America's biggest problems with this one solution.

Excerpt :: The Green Collar Economy

by Van Jones

posted Sep 22, 2008

Excerpt from book by Van Jones, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

In Review :: Defiant Gardens: Making Gardens in Wartime

by Ann Lovejoy

posted Jul 30, 2008

Ann Lovejoy, gardener and garden writer extraordinaire, reviews Kenneth Helphand's book about gardens made in wartime. These gardens speak of the fierce and persistent hope that exist wherever seeds and soil can be found.

In Review :: Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea

by James Trimarco

posted Jul 30, 2008

Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky describes the movements—often religious in origin—that have denounced war in favor of active nonviolent resistance.

In Review :: The Northwest Green Home Primer

by Pamela O'Malley Chang

posted Jul 30, 2008

A comprehensive text for anyone who chooses green design for home construction or renovation. Includes well-organized checklists, helpful illustrations, and case studies.

In Review :: The Urban Homestead and Northwest Green Home Primer

by Pamela O'Malley Chang

posted Jul 30, 2008

A good-natured guide for urbanites who want to live off the land without leaving the city limits.

YES! Film Picks: Making Whiteness Visible

by Carol Estes

posted May 22, 2008

Maddening and motivating independent films: Mirrors of Privilege, Abel Raises Cain and Pilgrimage.

In Review :: Shopping Our Way to Safety

by Steve Heilig

posted May 22, 2008

Andrew Szasz raises uncomfortable issues in his latest book on how we changed from protecting the environment to protecting ourselves.

In Review :: Toxic Exposures

by Steve Heilig

posted May 22, 2008

Steve Heilig reviews Phil Brown's book on contested illnesses and the environmental movement.

In Review :: From Raising Hell to Raising Barns

by Jonathan Rowe

posted May 22, 2008

Jonathan Rowe reviews Jim Hightower's new book. Also find an excerpt of the book and listen to Jim Hightower read a chapter.

Aidan Delgado, Conscientious Objector

posted May 22, 2008

The Sutras of Abu Ghraib is the story of Aidan Delgado’s journey towards conscientious objector status. This excerpt is a meditation on how easy it is to distance ourselves from the devastation of war-making.

Audio: Swim Against the Current

by Jim Hightower

posted Apr 30, 2008

Listen to Jim Hightower read an excerpt of Chapter 14 of his book Swim Against the Current.

In Review :: YES! Picks - Music

posted Feb 03, 2008

Our musical inspiration while putting out the Spring 2008 issue: Brett Dennen, Give Us Your Poor, Butch Hancock.