Grassroots Power

All it takes is a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens.

A Conversation About Nonviolence

by Eric Stoner

posted Nov 13, 2009

Eric Stoner responds to Stephen Zunes: Yes, nonviolent movements have achieved important democratic and political reforms. But if they fail to address the divide between rich and poor, are they really success stories?

People Power Brought Down the Berlin Wall

Some say it was Ronald Reagan's toughness that forced down the wall. But detente between East and West and grassroots people's movements deserve the credit.

The Power of Nonviolent Action in Honduras

by Stephen Zunes

posted Nov 08, 2009

As the negotiated political resolution falls through, there are still reasons to hope that democracy can be restored.

A Wave of Climate Action

by Richard Graves

posted Oct 28, 2009

An international day of action heralded the emergence of a global grassroots climate movement. Next up: December 12.

Can We Reach 350?

posted Oct 23, 2009

As expectations for action in Copenhagen diminish, activists are raising their voices. Amy Goodman interviews Bill McKibben, co-founder and director of 350.org, and Australian scientist Tim Flannery, chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council and author of The Weather Makers.

350 :: The Most Important Number in the World

by Bill McKibben

posted Oct 15, 2009

From Mount Everest to the Maldives, people worldwide are turning an arcane number into a movement for a stable climate. Bill McKibben asks: Will you join them?

International Youth: Fired Up About Climate Change

by Richard Graves

posted Oct 07, 2009

The generations who will inherit the burden of global warming want bold environmental leadership, responsible climate policies, and green jobs.

Students Stand Up to Coal

by Nick Engelfried

posted Sep 30, 2009

College students across the country are working to eject coal from their campuses and their communities.

Weapons of Mass Democracy

by Stephen Zunes

posted Sep 16, 2009

Here’s evidence that nonviolence is the most powerful tool to promote democracy and overthrow tyranny.

Volunteers Teach Healing Arts

by Louise Dunlap

posted Sep 09, 2009

Inspired by Paulo Freire’s work in the 1960s, Capacitar International teaches practices such as tai chi, acupressure and mindfulness, to volunteers. They then teach those skills in traumatized communities in places like Guatemala, Israel, Palestine, Rwanda, and Ireland.

The Personal IS Powerful

by Colin Beavan

posted Sep 09, 2009

No Impact Man says we shouldn't be distracted by attacking each others' methods of confronting climate change—only by uniting behind the same agenda can we hope for change in the very little time we have to effect it.

Fierce Light :: Film Trailer

by Velcrow Ripper

posted Aug 14, 2009

Velcrow Ripper's latest documentary portrays examples of spiritual activism: political actions focusing on compassion and interconnection.

Regenerating Our Learning Commons

posted Aug 14, 2009

Shikshantar presents Udaipur, India as a learning city.

Registering for Peace

by Tobin Jacobrown

posted Aug 06, 2009

To register as a conscientious objector, Toby Jacobrown had to sue the federal government.

People We Love :: Peter Marshall

by Madeline Ostrander

posted Jul 07, 2009

Fighting fire with climate activism.

People Power Pushed the New Deal

by Sarah Anderson

posted Jun 05, 2009

Roosevelt didn’t come up with all those progressive programs on his own.

In Review :: Rules for Online Radicals

by James Trimarco

posted May 07, 2009

James Trimarco reviews Markos Moulitsas Zúniga’s Taking on the System: Rules for Radical Change in a Digital Era.

Call for Mass Civil Disobedience Against Coal

by Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry

posted Feb 14, 2009

This is an open letter from Wendell Berry and Bill McKibben.

How to Get Involved in Food Policy Councils

by Mark Winne

posted Feb 14, 2009

Here are seven tips for local food citizens interested in organizing food policy councils.

Update :: Americans Really Mean It: We Want Universal Health Care

posted Feb 13, 2009

Americans Really Mean It: We Want Universal Health Care.