Families & Homes

Place, community, and the people we love.

Building Cultures of Peace

by Riane Eisler

posted Feb 11, 2010

To transition from a system of domination to one of partnership, we need to take a hard look at the way we think about gender.

Meeting Faith: An Inward Odyssey

by Faith Adiele

posted Feb 11, 2010

American Girls: An excerpt from Faith Adiele's memoir.

Meet the Radical Homemakers

by Shannon Hayes

posted Feb 01, 2010

How families are achieving ecological, social, and economic transformation... starting under their own roofs.

The Righteous Small House: Challenging House Size and the Irresponsible American Dream

by Jason McLennan

posted Jan 29, 2010

An architect asks, at what point does size cancel out sustainability?

The Food of a Younger Land

by Laura Kaliebe

posted Dec 15, 2009

Author Mark Kurlansky unearths a Depression-era project to document the country’s food traditions.

Human Rights in the Age of Obama

by Tanya Dawkins

posted Dec 15, 2009

Interview with Ajamu Baraka: Protecting human rights during a recession means rethinking the role of government, taking direct action, and creating an equitable society.

YES! But How? :: Is There a Safe Plastic?

by Heather Purser

posted Dec 15, 2009

Is there any plastic container that’s safe for food and drink? I have a baby, and most products for infants and children are plastic.

A “Living” Built Environment

by Jason McLennan

posted Nov 16, 2009

What if buildings, communities, and infrastructure projects were designed to be beautiful, socially just, and as gentle on the environment as plants are?

Spoon Bread and Stuffed Eggs

posted Nov 11, 2009

Two old-time recipes from The Food of a Younger Land by Mark Kurlansky.

Parents Learn to Listen

by Sean Rose

posted Sep 09, 2009

The Morningside Center offers workshops in more than 60 New York City schools to equip parents to understand their children’s emotions.

Would Obama’s Mother be Amazed?

by Fran Korten

posted May 08, 2009

Would Barack Obama’s mother be amazed that her son is president of the United States? Fran Korten knew his mother, and she doesn’t think she would be.

In Review :: Homemade Revolution

by Erik Knutzen

posted May 07, 2009

A hand-cranked and pedal-powered guide to shrinking your home electricity use.

New Crop of Farmers :: Kristine & Ryan Jepsen

by Anna Stern, Kim Nochi

posted Feb 13, 2009

We wanted to prove to ourselves that small-scale sustainable agriculture can flourish, providing both good food and livelihoods for our friends, neighbors, and regional food network.

New Crop of Farmers :: Brian & Meghan Peterka

by Anna Stern, Kim Nochi

posted Feb 13, 2009

Today’s young farmers are protecting the land and the seeds, reclaiming farming traditions, and sharing the abundance with family and community. Meet a bunch of those young farmers in our photo essay.

Interview with “No Impact Man” Colin Beavan

by Colin Beavan, Amy Goodman

posted Dec 29, 2008

Amy Goodman talks with Colin Beavan on Democracy Now. “And finally, on this Christmas Eve, I’m joined by a man who makes a compelling environmental case for a non-consumptive Christmas. Colin Beavan is also known as the No Impact Man. Beavan, along with his wife, their two-year-old daughter and dog, spent a year attempting to minimize their ecological footprint while continuing to live in the heart of New York City.”