http://www.yesmagazine.org Commentary on current topics daily 1 2009-07-02T00:33:21Z http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/how-shall-we-celebrate-martin-luther-kings-birthday Grace Lee Boggs discusses the celebration of Martin Luther King's Birthday with her friend, historian Vincent Harding. No publisher Grace Lee Boggs homepage 2010-02-11T05:51:40Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/our-best-shot-at-climate-leadership Will the U.S. lead on confronting climate change, or not? The House has passed a landmark bill. Now it's on to the Senate. Colin Beavan explains what ACES means, and why you should know about it. No publisher Colin Beavan homepage 2010-02-11T05:52:41Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/irans-stolen-election-sparked-uprising Stephen Zunes feels that the Iranian election was stolen. Robert Naiman feels there is evidence that it was actually not stolen. But they both say the U.S. should not get involved, but should leave it to the Iranian people. No publisher Stephen Zunes 2010-02-11T05:52:42Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/the-iranian-election-what-next-for-u.s. Stephen Zunes feels that the Iranian election was stolen. Robert Naiman feels there is evidence that it was actually not stolen. But they both say the U.S. should not get involved, but should leave it to the Iranian people. No publisher Robert Naiman 2010-02-11T05:52:42Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/tribute-to-thomas-berry Friends, students, and colleagues are mourning the passing of one of the great philosophers of our time. Thomas Berry, teacher, visionary, and author, left us with a story of the emergence of the universe and our extraordinary place in its unfolding. No publisher Mary Evelyn Tucker 2010-02-11T05:52:41Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/jump-starting-racial-justice Two especially promising solutions to racism are public reconciliation processes, like the one made famous in South Africa, and proactive racial impact planning and analysis now being employed widely in the United Kingdom. No publisher Terry Keleher homepage 2010-02-11T05:52:40Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/korea-nuke-test North Korea’s firing of a short-range nuclear missile in May 2009 makes it even more urgent that we eliminate nuclear weapons from all the countries of the world—including all members of today’s nuclear club. No publisher Joe Copeland 2010-02-11T05:52:40Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/you-are-brilliant-and-the-earth-is-hiring The Commencement Address by Paul Hawken to the Class of 2009, University of Portland, May 3, 2009 No publisher Paul Hawken 2010-02-11T05:52:39Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/at-epa-hearings-and-in-congress-public-and-politicians-ready-for-climate-action At EPA hearings and in Congress, signs that the public, environmental leaders, political leaders, and businesses could unite on steps to confront climate change. No publisher Madeline Ostrander 2010-02-11T05:52:39Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/netanyahu-at-the-white-house-not-yet-change-we-can-believe-in The reality of power–that the U.S. is still the financial, military, diplomatic and political superpower patron on which Israel depends–was not reflected in the press conference that followed the meeting. No publisher Phyllis Bennis 2010-02-11T05:52:38Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/to-obama-and-the-epa-the-threat-is-real-its-time-to-act EPA holds two public hearings on greenhouse gas regulation No publisher Madeline Ostrander 2010-02-11T05:52:38Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/would-obama2019s-mother-be-amazed 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. No publisher Fran Korten 2010-02-11T05:52:37Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/yes-bikes-to-work May is national bike month. To celebrate, YES! staff members are joining one of the biggest bike commuter events on the West Coast: the 2009 Group Health Commute Challenge. Check back all month as YES! staff members report back from their green commute. No publisher admin 2010-02-11T05:52:37Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/bike-kitchens-building-community-bikes A bike kitchen is a community-based, hands-on workshop that provides free (or almost free) help to people who need to fix their bikes. Find out more about these places that are popping up across the U.S. and Canada. No publisher Rob Forbes 2010-02-11T05:52:36Z Article http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/columns/for-the-love-of-libros-in-cuba Nearly half of Cuba's population attended the country's book fair last year. Marina Sitrin attends this year's fair and writes about her experience in a nation that celebrates books. No publisher Marina Sitrin 2010-02-11T05:52:31Z Article