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An Oasis of Support for Latina Moms

In California, many Latina moms find themselves cut off by domesticity and language barriers. But with the help of trusted mentors, they’re strengthening their support networks.

Making Hurricane Preparedness Fun...and Delicious
Making Hurricane Preparedness Fun...and Delicious
The Jamaica Plain New Economy transition town has found that pie parties are a good way to get more people interested in disaster preparedness.
Posted Jun 19, 2013
Why Rain and Cold Can’t Stop Our Family Farm
Why Rain and Cold Can’t Stop Our Family Farm
Selling food in the freezing rain is not my favorite thing. But seeing my customers come out in the bad weather reminded me of why of do this work.
Posted Jun 19, 2013
Five Reasons Why It’s a Good Time to Be a Dad
Five Reasons Why It’s a Good Time to Be a Dad
Gone are the days of the emotionally distant breadwinner. Today’s dads are more and more involved in their kids’ lives.
Posted Jun 14, 2013
How Afternoon French Lessons Turned Friends into Family
How Afternoon French Lessons Turned Friends into Family
I was afraid of being judged by a neighbor who began giving free French lessons to my kids. But the worries melted away as our friendship grew deeper.
Posted Jun 12, 2013
What’s Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders
What’s Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders
On life, leadership, and the future in an age of catastrophic change.
Posted Jun 10, 2013
3 Global Cities That Are Doing Bike Shares Right (And One’s in Texas!)
3 Global Cities That Are Doing Bike Shares Right (And One’s in Texas!)
From China to San Antonio, cities are using rental bike programs to create healthier commutes. Here are a few insights from some of the world’s best programs.
Posted Jun 04, 2013
Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer” Reminds Us to Cherish Freedom of Spirit—Not Just Speech
Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer” Reminds Us to Cherish Freedom of Spirit—Not Just Speech
What we still have to learn from the world’s favorite riot grrrls.
Posted May 31, 2013
Meet the Refreshing Evangelical Who’s Leading a Revival—of “the Common Good”
Meet the Refreshing Evangelical Who’s Leading a Revival—of “the Common Good”
Pastor Jim Wallis has been arrested for protesting the Keystone XL pipeline, builds bridges between polarized politicians, and pushes Christians to worry less about gay marriage and more about justice. And even better—there’s a whole new generation following his lead.
Posted May 30, 2013
Why Sticky Cabinets Have a Place on My Dream Farm
When we visualize the lives we desire, we often leave out the difficulties and frustrations. But they’re inevitable, and in the end they make the rewards of life more satisfying.
Posted May 29, 2013
Melodeego: The Hippest Bike-Powered Band in Town
Melodeego: The Hippest Bike-Powered Band in Town
Melodeego has been making music for the environment for years. Their songs include protests of the Keystone XL pipeline and other topics inspired by the anti-climate change movement.
Posted May 28, 2013
Get Apocalyptic: Why Radical is the New Normal
Get Apocalyptic: Why Radical is the New Normal
Feeling anxious about life in a broken economy on a strained planet? Turn despair into action.
Posted May 24, 2013
For a Future that Won’t Destroy Life on Earth, Look to the Global Indigenous Uprising
For a Future that Won’t Destroy Life on Earth, Look to the Global Indigenous Uprising
Idle No More is the latest incarnation of an age-old movement for life that doesn't depend on infinite extraction and growth. Now, armed with Twitter and Facebook, once-isolated groups from Canada to South America are exchanging resources and support like never before.
Posted May 23, 2013
How a Radical Group of American Nuns Shook Up the Vatican to Better the World
How a Radical Group of American Nuns Shook Up the Vatican to Better the World
“Band of Sisters” shows why a humble group of women fell under Vatican investigation for seeing the causes—not just the symptoms—of injustice.
Posted May 21, 2013
Georgia Professors Teach Undocumented Students—for Free
Georgia Professors Teach Undocumented Students—for Free
Georgia is one of three states that exclude undocumented students from full access to higher education. "Freedom University" operates on the principle that “you can stop me from going to a UGA classroom, but you can’t stop a UGA professor from teaching me.”
Posted May 20, 2013
“Modified Social Benches”: An Experiment in Outdoor Socializing
“Modified Social Benches”: An Experiment in Outdoor Socializing
An installation of creatively shaped benches in Belgium pushes the edge of urban sit-ability.
Posted May 13, 2013

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