Grassroots Power

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

The Battle for Reality

by David Solnit

posted Jul 30, 2008

David Solnit was one of the Direct Action Network organizers for the 1999 WTO demonstrations in Seattle. He looks at what really happened in Seattle, what politicians and the mainstream media have done with the story, and what difference the new movie "Battle in Seattle" might make to public thinking about the 1999 demonstrations.

Tools For a Populist Uprising

by Noah Grant, Layla Aslani

posted Jul 30, 2008

Practical steps for bridging the political divide. Organizing, building trust, taking direct action—this feature shows you how to get media attention, build a coalition, organize online, and reach out and communicate.

Seeing Red, Feeling Blue in Purple America

by David Sirota

posted Jul 29, 2008

Americans are under increasing economic pressure, and many feel powerless to do anything about it. David Sirota travels coast to coast and finds the people who know the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction--and are joining a populist uprising to turn it around

This Brave Nation Series:

posted Jun 23, 2008

A remarkable series co-produced by The Nation magazine and Brave New Foundation, which brings together inspiring activists from different movements and generations, to discuss their ideas, ideals, and approaches to changing the world.

From the Publisher :: America Can Change

by Fran Korten

posted May 22, 2008

With enough citizen understanding and action, America can change. Were you one of the millions deeply moved by Barack Obama’s March 18 speech from Philadelphia? He supported his optimism with a fierce faith in this country, saying “What we know, what we have seen, is that America can change—that is the true genius of this nation.”

The Way to a Just Foreign Policy

by John Feffer

posted May 22, 2008

It’s time to leave behind old ideas of superpowers. A changing world brings new opportunities for peace and the chance to join a community of nations.

Students Against Sweatshops

posted May 19, 2008

Audio: Swim Against the Current

by Jim Hightower

posted Apr 30, 2008

Listen to Jim Hightower read an excerpt of Chapter 14 of his book Swim Against the Current.

Jon Warnow :: Brower Youth Awards

posted Mar 10, 2008

Listen to Jon's energetic acceptance speech as he invites all of us to “step outside our comfort zones” and remake our world.

YES! Picks :: Argentina, Turning Around

by Melissa Young, Mark Dworkin

posted Feb 04, 2008

From the producers of "Argentina: Hope in Hard Times" comes this intimate view of the new models of work, politics and community development that are now underway, as people re-invent their society to offer a better life for all.

People We Love :: Erica Fernandez

posted Feb 03, 2008

16 year-old Erica Fernandez received a 2007 Brower Youth award for her campaign to stop the building of a liquefied natural gas plant.

Youth Feel the Power

by Shadia Fayne Wood

posted Feb 01, 2008

Young people are creating the Youth Climate Movement, the Campus Climate Challenge, PowerShift 2007 and more, organizing to create a future that they will be living in.

CODEPINK :: 7 Ways to Prevent War with Iran

by CODEPINK

posted Nov 09, 2007

CODEPINK suggests seven steps you can take to oppose a war with Iran.

People Taking Charge :5: Sharing Food, Breaking the Law

posted Nov 07, 2007

Orlando's Food Not Bombs Feed the Hungry in Downtown Parks, using direct action to create a grassroots alternative to the capitalist economy.

DIY Liberation: Discussion Guide

by Margit Christenson, Brooke Jarvis

posted Nov 07, 2007

This issue of YES! introduces us to people who are done waiting for a leader to come along; who are recognizing their own power to liberate the spaces where they live, work, learn, and create.