HAPPINESS

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Live Free—Do It Yourself

by Sarah van Gelder, Doug Pibel

posted Nov 07, 2007

The consumer life carries invisible chains. Let's make spaces where we can be free. Step off the path. Free of debt, free of consumerism, moving into community and joy.

Taking Freedom to the Streets

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Nov 07, 2007

By liberating exterior spaces, people are also freeing their minds and hearts and opening up the potential of human society for greatness. Sarah van Gelder introduces the "Liberate Your Space" Winter 2008 issue of YES!

In Review :: Personal Safety Nets

by Lisa Farino

posted Sep 17, 2007

Book review: Personal Safety Nets: Getting Ready for Life's Inevitable Changes & Challenges by John W. Gibson and Judy Pigott.

David Solnit Stands Up For Protest

posted Aug 29, 2007

David Solnit Stands Up For Protest

My Year of Eating Local: Zucchini Wars

by Barbara Kingsolver

posted Jul 26, 2007

In an excerpt from the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle", Barbara Kingsolver writes of the challenges of dealing with growing zucchini.

Healing Arts

posted Jul 17, 2007

Examples of how art is used nationwide to promote the healing process.

Pass it On

by Alice Lovelace

posted Jun 27, 2007

Poetry by Alice Lovelace

¡Salud!

posted Jun 14, 2007

A preview of the documentary film ¡Salud! which examines the Cuban health care system and its role in the quest for global health.

Baptists and Popular Education in Cuba: an interview with Joel Suárez

by Sarah van Gelder, Justine Simon

posted Jun 12, 2007

An interview with Joel Suárez, the general coordinator of the Martin Luther King Center in Havana, Cuba. He discusses the three founding pillars of the movement, as well as the lead up to the 1992 changes in Cuba's constitution that ratified the state's secular nature.

Meningitis B: Cuba's Got the Vaccine—Why Don't We?

by Robert Fortner, MD

posted May 15, 2007

A vaccine with proven effectiveness against Meningitis B was developed in Cuba in the 1980s. Since then, 55 million doses have been administered in Cuba and other countries. But not in the U.S.,where outbreaks still kill children. Dr. Robert Fortner, MD, wanted to find out why…

5 Ways NOT to Travel Like a Tourist

by Lisa Gale Garrigues

posted May 11, 2007

Tips to minimize travel that screams "TOURIST!"

Every Day Ought To Be Earth Day

by Ann Lovejoy

posted Apr 24, 2007

A sermon given by Ann Lovejoy at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Bainbridge Island.

Education, by Rights

by Liz Sullivan, Cecilia Blewer

posted Feb 06, 2007

Teach the Children: How do we build a school system that serves the needs of all students? Human rights provides a solid foundation.

Abraham to Descendants: “Knock it Off”

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Nov 06, 2006

The Interfaith Amigos: A rabbi, a minister, and an imam, brought together by 9/11 and what followed, discover new spiritual depths from their dialogue and friendship.

Caffeinated Community Comeback: Small Ohio Town Discovers Power of Networking

by Frances Moore Lappé

posted Oct 17, 2006

A story of community redevelopment from the bottom up. Starting with a coffee shop, and adding artisans, classes, and the power of networking. June Holley now helps communities around the globe form Smart Networks by training and supporting Network Weavers. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks.