Art & Activism

Creative ways to get your voice heard.

Banksy Street Art

posted Aug 13, 2010

Photo Essay: British street artist, Banksy, makes his mark in New Orleans.

Pete Seeger: Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In

posted Aug 04, 2010

As Willie Nelson taught us, you just can’t play a sad song on a banjo. Folk legend Pete Seeger unveils his newest protest song.

Stitching Up the Gulf

posted Jul 29, 2010

Video: 12-year-old Sofia Aderer lost her home to Katrina. Now she's doing her best to make sure birds don't lose their lives to the BP oil spill.

Portraits of Courage: Americans Who Tell the Truth

by Robert Shetterly

posted Jul 20, 2010

To fight his shame and cynicism, artist Robert Shetterly began painting the courageous Americans whose lives filled him with pride and hope.

France (Not) to Repay Debt to Haiti

by Brooke Jarvis

posted Jul 15, 2010

A prank website is bringing France's colonial crimes into the spotlight.

We Are Many: Chris Jordan Captures Our Blessed Unrest

posted Jul 09, 2010

A striking depiction of one million organizations working for a better world.

When Numbers Aren’t Enough

by Paul Loeb

posted Jul 07, 2010

Statistics rarely get under our skin, but stories do. Paul Loeb offers advice for catalyzing social change.

“Action is the Antidote to Despair”

posted Jul 06, 2010

Photo essay: A photographer confronts the BP oil disaster.

Danny Glover: Let’s Reclaim Our Country

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jun 23, 2010

Actor and activist Danny Glover on how the Social Forum is strengthening people's movements.

Americans Who Tell the Truth :: David Korten

by Robert Shetterly

posted Jun 21, 2010

Robert Shetterly’s remarkable collection of portraits reminds us of the dignity, courage and importance of America's truth tellers. This portrait: YES! Board Chair David Korten.

Hate Groups? Not in Our School

posted Jun 10, 2010

When an anti-gay hate group decided to visit their school, the students of Gunn High drowned out their protest with a celebration of acceptance.

Youth Portraits of Eco Heroes

posted Jun 04, 2010

A group of East Bay middle and high school students from Berkeley's Young Artists Workspace (YAWS) chose environmental heroes and each created their own unique artistic portraits.

Building the World We Want: Interview with Mark Lakeman

by Brooke Jarvis

posted May 12, 2010

Interview with the co-founder of the City Repair Project, a Portland group that helps neighbors turn public spaces into gathering places.

The Village Building Convergence

posted May 12, 2010

Portland, Ore. is the home of the Village Building Convergence, an annual event that draws on the power and creativity of neighbors to build the places they'd like to live.

Bottle Bank Arcade-What Happens When We Make Choices Fun?

posted May 03, 2010

Turning bottle recycling into an arcade game produces smiles and a healthier planet.