YES! Magazine February/March Newsletter

Powerful Ideas, Practical Actions March 2010

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Dear Reader,

The spring 2010 issue of YES! asks what it would mean to fully embrace a multi-racial, multi-cultural identity in the United States. The election of Barack Obama makes that seem more possible than ever. But we still have far to go: The recession has hit communities of color harder than white communities; racism fuels attacks on such prominent African Americans as Van Jones.

Contributors to America: The Remix offer a glimpse of a society where we all work together for a just and green world. In this issue, you’ll find successful cross-race organizing, breakthroughs for those reconciling their mixed race backgrounds, and possibilities for a more authentic sense of community.

How do we talk about race? What are we afraid of?

Read the new issue of YES! to find out. If you’re not already a subscriber, make America: The Remix the first issue in your subscription with this special introductory $15 offer.

Best,

Sarah van Gelder
Executive Editor, YES! Magazine

Highlights from the Latest YES!

Our Future as a Multiracial Society
There’s a new American story—one that embraces all the cultures and peoples of the United States. Six YES! panelists explore what that means for activism, identity, and our sense of community.

	What White People Fear A white guy confesses his fears and tells why he seeks out settings beyond his comfort zone.

	Faith Adiele: My Life in Black and White Why memoir is the ultimate multicultural act.

	Everyday Conversations to Heal Racism 5 tips for courageous conversations about race and culture.

	Race-Based Economics Just the facts on the growing wealth gap.

Blended Nation

Blended Nation: A Portrait of Mixed-Race America
After 9/11, photographer Mike Tauber and then-girlfriend Pamela Singh watched with concern as both hate crimes and federal security policies targeted Sikhs. Singh, who is part Indian, convinced Tauber that they could use photography to help Americans grasp the complexities of race.

The couple (who are now married with children) traveled across the country, taking portraits and collecting stories of mixed-race individuals. The result, Blended Nation, is a book that chronicles the struggle for identity faced by its subjects.

VIEW OUR PHOTO ESSAY

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Whose Bank? Public Investment, Not Private Debt by Ellen Brown The public bank concept is gaining ground on the state level, attracting proponents across the political spectrum.	The Power of Local by Jeff Milchen Through mutual support and community education, independent businesses are finding ways to promote local economies and even outperform chains.	A Quiet Revolution by Mark Engler By actually regulating businesses and standing up for workers’ rights, the new Department of Labor is part of a “quiet revolution” in government.

Taking Action: The Power of Ten …

	10 Ways to Stop Corporate Dominance of Politics It’s not too late to limit or reverse the impact of the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Citizens United v. FEC.

	10 Courageous Things You Can Do to Build Community Building strong communities is critical, hard work. It’s also one of the most courageous and important things each of us can do every day.

	10 Things Science Says Will Make You Happy Scientists can tell us how to be happy. Really. Here are 10 ways, with the research to prove it.

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Highlights from the last newsletter:

:: Elinor Ostrom Wins Nobel for Common(s) Sense
    The newest Nobel laureate in economics has built her career on the science of cooperation.

:: 100 Years of Progress  Milestones on the way to an inclusive, just nation

:: Education for the New Economy
  David Korten discusses how we can rethink our goals, reskill ourselves, and teach Spaceship Management 101.

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“I believe that only in a country in which we can appreciate differences of race and religion and ethnicity, while still insisting on our common humanity, will my own soul feel rested.”
—President Barack Obama

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YES! Web Picks

MUSIC YES! Music for Spring
Have a listen to Susana Baca, Neil Halstead, and songs inspired by Barack Obama’s election.

Mosaic Song Teaches Respect and Open-mindedness
Musician Brett Dennen sings about empathy, not entropy, for the Mosaic Project.

VIDEO The Hapa Project
Artist Kip Fulbeck’s portrait project delves into the complex relationship between race and identity for hapas.

PHOTO ESSAYS

China’s Water Garden
A look at China’s living water garden in Chengdu. This ecological living machine—a gorgeous botanical garden—is restoring open sewage canals.

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