A singing flash mob honors the passing of Nelson Mandela, who helped establish South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation process after apartheid.
Radical science fiction and fantasy are a remedy for the belief that there is no alternative to the violence and inequality that surround us.
Crisis Intervention Teams train police officers to understand mental illness without resorting to violence.

Trump’s Budget Is Full of Contempt—and Numbers That Don’t Add Up
Trillions of imaginary dollars run throughout the budget. Never mind “fake news.” This is fake government.“We all just left class. As soon as 11:00 came, we stood up and walked out of class. Together as one.”
“For some, racial inequality and fear are raw realities every day, and anything inspiring in American history rings false and remote. For others, the call to reflect on injustice feels like a personal accusation. But we are caught in this history together.”
Quite often it is our darker side that illuminates the best part of us, that brings us to where we need to be.

School District Switches to Local and Organic Meals, Cuts Carbon Footprint—and Saves Money
A new report revealed surprising results when Oakland overhauled its lunch menu at 100-plus schools by serving less meat and more fruits and vegetables.More than 40 percent of Palestinian males have spent time in Israeli prisons. The schools that operate within are increasingly important.
Grassroots action has backed down the city’s aggressive water shutoffs.
"This is not a film about oppression," said Food Chains executive producer Eva Longoria. "It's actually about transformation."

Why 22 House Republicans Would Rush to Impeach Trump Before Midterms
If Republicans think Trump has become a liability even in red states, they may decide their chances for re-election are better if they abandon him before 2018 elections.Conflict Kitchen serves up food from countries in conflict with the United States—and its customers think it's worth defending.
Did you know an elephant can bring in more than $1.6 million during its lifetime—from ecotourism?
The Canadian government has relaunched a process that many First Nations leaders believe would terminate their land claims. But indigenous-led grassroots movements are on the case.