Can Empathy for Birds Make Us Happier? Ten Breakthroughs in the Science of a Meaningful Life Last year, scientists found that gratitude makes us financially smarter, mindfulness reduces racism, a little sadness makes for healthier people, and compassion for birds could help tackle climate change. Jeremy Adam Smith Jan 08, 2015
Can Empathy for Birds Make Us Happier? Ten Breakthroughs in the Science of a Meaningful Life Last year, scientists found that gratitude makes us financially smarter, mindfulness reduces racism, a little sadness makes for healthier people, and compassion for birds could help tackle climate change. Jeremy Adam Smith Jan 08, 2015
UN Climate Negotiators Drop the Ball in Lima—Now It’s Up to the Grassroots to Pick It Up Negotiators have stopped trying to win a binding international agreement on carbon emissions. Now it’s up to the people to push our governments to action. Jim Shultz Dec 11, 2014
From the Current Issue The New Economy Comes of Age: 7 Steps Toward Shared Prosperity Democratic ownership, localized food production, and a shift to renewables are key principles in this growing movement to re-envision our economy. Fran Korten Dec 10, 2014
Graphic: Convince Your Relatives to Ditch Amazon and Go Local This Holiday Season If you close the Amazon app, get off the couch, and shop at independent shops this holiday season, you could be helping rebuild your local economy. Mary Hansen Dec 09, 2014
From the Current Issue “They’re driven by love. And they’re fierce.” Naomi Klein on the Climate Heroes Who Inspire Her From Native activists to urban youth, new leadership finds ways to deal with climate chaos. Sarah van Gelder Jan 07, 2015
"Fault In Our Stars" Middle School Winner Bowie Shreiber Read Bowie's essay that tells how he was able to brave the excruciating world suck stress of baseball tryouts and find awesome. Bowie Shreiber Dec 16, 2014
"Fault in Our Stars" High School Winner Ally S. Read Ally's essay that tells how she found the strength to cope with mental illness through the support of the same Nerdfighter online community. Ally S. Dec 16, 2014
"Fault in Our Stars" College Winner Shannon Hickey Read Shannon's essay about the solace and awesome she found on the Internet as a queer trans Catholic kid, and her desire to spread that acceptance to younger people experiencing suckiness. Shannon Hickey Dec 17, 2014
Vermonters Lobby for Public Bank—And Win Millions for Local Investment Instead Advocates didn’t get the public bank they wanted. But the compromise they reached in the end was still a rare and significant win over Wall Street banks. Alexis Goldstein Jan 06, 2015
"Fault in Our Stars" Powerful Voice Winner Tori Gardner Read Tori's essay that reveals the unexamined misogyny of the Internet, and what we can do to fight against it. Tori Gardner Dec 16, 2014
Christopher Zumski Finke's Response to "Fault in Our Stars" Essay Winners Christopher Zumski Finke responds to the winners of the Spring 2014 "Fault in Our Stars" essay competition. Christopher Zumski Finke Dec 15, 2014
"Fault in Our Stars" Literary Gems We received many powerful essays for the Fall 2014 Writing Competition. Though not every participant can win the contest, we'd like to share some excerpts that caught our eye. Jing Fong Dec 16, 2014
Laid-Off Baltimore Workers Beat Disney in Court—And Ask All the Right Questions About Urban Development By some estimates, the city of Baltimore has sunk more than $1.5 billion into its Inner Harbor. Workers and residents want their share too. Christina Arrison Dec 24, 2014
Video: Remembering Nelson Mandela and His Reconciliation Process—Which Is Needed Now More Than Ever A singing flash mob honors the passing of Nelson Mandela, who died one year ago this week and helped establish South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation process after apartheid. Kayla Schultz Dec 05, 2014
From College Campuses to Conflict Zones: Violence Against Women Is Both Personal and Political Ending gender-based violence is not just about changing laws. It's about changing how we think. Samir Goswami Dec 05, 2014
