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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
by Valerie Schloredt
posted May 21, 2013
“Band of Sisters” shows why a humble group of women fell under Vatican investigation for seeing the causes—not just the symptoms—of injustice.
Georgia Professors Teach Undocumented Students—for Free Georgia Professors Teach Undocumented Students—for Free
by Chris Francis
posted May 20, 2013
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.”
Winter 2013 High School Winner Nizhone Hickman Winter 2013 High School Winner Nizhone Hickman
posted May 17, 2013
Nizhone Hickman is a student of Lisa Watson at Sonoran Science Academy in Tucson, Arizona. He read and responded to the YES! Magazine article "What Can Change When We Learn to See Each Other," by Akaya Windwood. Read Nizhone's essay about his challenge of opening up to strangers and his commitment to keep trying.
Akaya Windwood Response to Winter 2013 Essay Winners Akaya Windwood Response to Winter 2013 Essay Winners
posted May 17, 2013
Akaya Windwood, president of the Rockwood Leadership Institute and author of "What Can Change When We Learn to See Each Other," responds to essay winners of the Winter 2013 writing competition
Winter 2013 Middle School Winner Sumaiyah Mustaphalli Winter 2013 Middle School Winner Sumaiyah Mustaphalli
posted May 17, 2013
Sumaiyah Mustaphalli is a sixth-grade student of Blakeney Miller at Orlando Science Middle School in Orlando, Florida. She read and responded to the YES! Magazine article "What Can Change When We Learn to See Each Other?" by Akaya Windwood. Read Sumaiyah's essay about how the smile of the young grocery bagger gave her hope for her soon-to-be-born sibling.
Winter 2013 Powerful Voice Winner Reyna Flores Winter 2013 Powerful Voice Winner Reyna Flores
posted May 17, 2013
Reyna Flores is a student of Stephanie Agnew at West Valley City School in Spokane, Washington. She read and responded to the YES! Magazine article "What Can Change When We Learn to See Each Other," by Akaya Windwood. Read Reyna's poem about a misunderstood young girl and a lonely old woman who find each other.
Winter 2013 College Winner Adam Dales Winter 2013 College Winner Adam Dales
posted May 17, 2013
Adam Dales is a United States Army Veteran and student at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He read and responded to YES! Magazine article "What Can Change When We Learn to See Each Other," by Akaya Windwood. Read Adam's essay about how he was humbled by the kindness of someone he would normally ignore in a depressing area of town.
Will the 99% Outbid the Billionaires Trying to Buy the LA Times? Will the 99% Outbid the Billionaires Trying to Buy the LA Times?
by YES! online staff
posted May 16, 2013
A new player has joined the high-stakes bidding war over the Tribune Company, which owns some of America’s largest newspapers: the people of the United States.
Marriage Equality for Minnesota? You Betcha! Marriage Equality for Minnesota? You Betcha!
by Christopher Zumski Finke
posted May 16, 2013
In just six months, the “Land of Lakes” went from debating a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, to legalizing it this week. One proud resident on celebrating change in one of our more politically quirky states.
Nerds, Jocks & Conscientious Objectors: The Hidden World of Israel’s High School War Resisters Nerds, Jocks & Conscientious Objectors: The Hidden World of Israel’s High School War Resisters
by Sarah Lazare
posted May 16, 2013
High school's tough enough without having to face prison time for refusing to serve an occupation you know is wrong.
Fracking the Suburbs: An Explosive Combination? Fracking the Suburbs: An Explosive Combination?
by Peter Pearsall
posted May 15, 2013
As oil and gas get harder to find, the industry is drilling in suburbia—and the neighbors aren’t pleased.
Vandana Shiva on the Future of Food Vandana Shiva on the Future of Food
posted May 14, 2013
Join us for YES! Magazine’s 3rd Annual Celebration on September 12th.
The Farm Bill’s “Government Handouts”: Who Really Benefits? The Farm Bill’s “Government Handouts”: Who Really Benefits?
by Shannon Hayes
posted May 14, 2013
There’s nothing like talk of “government handouts” to get people upset. But when it comes to farm bill, the real culprits might not be who you think they are.
“Modified Social Benches”: An Experiment in Outdoor Socializing “Modified Social Benches”: An Experiment in Outdoor Socializing
by Cat Johnson
posted May 13, 2013
An installation of creatively shaped benches in Belgium pushes the edge of urban sit-ability.
Mothers Day Cards that Actually Depict Our Moms Mothers Day Cards that Actually Depict Our Moms
by Corey Hill
posted May 10, 2013
The reality of motherhood in America has little in common with the comfortable images portrayed in cards and on TV. A set of Mothers Day e-cards you can send for free shows moms that better reflect our diverse society.
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