Peace and Justice

What a Policy of Real Solidarity With the Syrian People Looks Like
by James Trimarco
Apr 08, 2017
The U.S. does not have to choose between backing the Assad regime or extremist groups. There is another choice: Syria’s homegrown pro-democracy resistance.
The Kendall Jenner Pepsi Memes Made You a Better Person. Think About It
by Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez
Apr 07, 2017
Those cleverly captioned photos shared on social media can spark conversations and help build empathy.
Why These Missile Strikes Won’t Make Things Better for the Syrian People
by Stephen Zunes
Apr 07, 2017
There are serious questions as to whether Trump’s bombing of the Syrian base has anything to do with protecting civilians.
CEOs Now Make 300 Times More Than Their Workers. This City Is Putting a Stop to That
by Chuck Collins
Apr 07, 2017
Runaway CEO pay contributes to income inequality and ultimately harms companies, so local governments aren’t waiting for a federal fix.
Portland Public Schools First to Put Global Climate Justice in Classroom
by Melissa Hellmann
Apr 06, 2017
Students learn about the front lines of global warming and how to be climate activists.
Monet Wins Tobenkin Award for Standing Rock Coverage
by YES! staff
Apr 05, 2017
“At their heart, her stories were about the religious freedom, sovereignty, and human rights sought by Indigenous people everywhere.”
Wildfires Are Essential: The Forest Service Embraces a Tribal Tradition
by Nathan Gilles
Apr 03, 2017
The Karuk were once denied the right to practice an ancient tradition. Now scientific and resource management circles are seeing the merits of controlled burning.
Incarcerating US: The Failings of America’s Prison System
by Kim Eckart
Apr 01, 2017
The documentary dates the problem to the war on drugs and the establishment of mandatory minimum sentences.
Seattle Is Sixth Local Government to Sue Trump Over Threats to Sanctuary Cities
by James Trimarco
Mar 31, 2017
“Sanctuary policies are legal, and Trump’s executive order is not.”
Photo Essay: These Sculptures Tell the Story of the First Japanese Americans Sent to Camps
by Tracy Loeffelholz Dunn
Mar 30, 2017
The memorial wall is 276 feet long—one foot for every Japanese person who lived on Bainbridge Island in 1942.
How a Faculty Fast Pushed a University to Finally Denounce Trump’s Travel Ban
by Will Meyer
Mar 30, 2017
In South Carolina, a university president’s middle-of-the-road response to the executive order sparked a string of campuswide resistance efforts to protect the rights of international students.
Rosie the Riveter for the 21st Century: You Dreamed, We Drew
by Jennifer Luxton
Mar 28, 2017
Readers submitted their ideas for updating the classic icon. See the winning poster ideas—and download your favorites.
The West Coast Will Determine the Fate of the Fossil Fuel Industry
by Arun Gupta
Mar 24, 2017
All along the Pacific Coast, environmentalists are gearing up for an epic fight.
Ethnic Studies Courses Break Down Barriers and Benefit Everyone—So Why the Resistance?
by J. Gabriel Ware
Mar 23, 2017
As cities incorporate curricula that deconstruct stereotypes and negative assumptions about race, advocates say everyone wins. Others argue they just promote resentment.
The Superrich Have Profited From a Broken System—And Their Money Alone Won’t Fix It
by David Korten
Mar 22, 2017
Giving back requires humility. It will be a true test of learning new skills.