People Power

Ditch the “Animal Farm” Mentality in Resisting Trump Policies
by Colin Beavan
May 09, 2017
Try less fighting and speaking and doing to get “our” way—and a lot more sitting and listening and questioning and being still.
A Simple Email Can Help Save the 27 National Monument Areas on Trump’s List
by Michael Dax, Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz
May 09, 2017
The Trump administration wants to know how you feel about your national monument lands. A public comment period opens May 12.
Crowdfunding Real Estate Isn’t Just For Millionaires Anymore. Could It Be For You?
by Alizah Salario
May 04, 2017
The relatively new equity crowdfunding seeks investors expecting a return, not donors supporting a project. But the project must improve a community.
Tiny Town in the Heartland Creates Homegrown Sanctuary
by Bian Elkhatib
May 01, 2017
Residents of Iowa’s first Hispanic-majority town don’t need sanctuary city policies to support their immigrant neighbors.
New Plans Give Immigrants Access to Legal Representation
by Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz, Clo Copass
May 01, 2017
Undocumented immigrants in detention are four times more likely to win a custody hearing if they have a lawyer.
Ranchers and Tribes Unite Once Again to Fight the Keystone XL
by Devi Lockwood
Apr 29, 2017
A unique alliance among tribes, ranchers, and other landowners in Nebraska regroups to resist fossil fuel development like the Keystone XL.
4 Not-So-Easy Ways to Dismantle Racism in the Food System
by Leah Penniman
Apr 27, 2017
Our food system is built on stolen land and exploited labor. Here’s what we can do it fix it.
What Other Countries Know: Fairer Representation Makes a Stronger Democracy
by Mark Trahant
Apr 24, 2017
France (and many of the world’s governments) has figured out that the only way to secure democracy is to require an electoral majority.
How the Ancient Art of Rhetoric Can Help Defend Science
by Leah Ceccarelli
Apr 21, 2017
Climate scientists are learning how to choose their words carefully in response to inaccurate but emotive imagery.
After the March for Science, Keep Moving
by Peter Kalmus
Apr 21, 2017
This weekend’s march is a start. A climate scientist urges us to follow through in our personal lives as well as in our community.
One Solution to Make Women Scientists More Visible
by Jennifer Luxton
Apr 20, 2017
Put them on posters.
Why AARP Is Backing a New Lobbying Group for Millennials
by J. Gabriel Ware
Apr 20, 2017
AARP has awarded the Association of Young Americans a $35,000 grant—and both organizations say it’s just the beginning of their relationship.
How Special Elections Could Cost the Republicans
by Mark Trahant
Apr 17, 2017
This week, Georgia heads to the polls. Last week, the GOP in Kansas barely earned a win.
In Berlin, a Model for Creative and Affordable Housing
by Sarah van Gelder
Apr 12, 2017
Cities with vibrant arts, music, and social scenes are being hit hard by gentrification. But Berlin’s “co-housing culture” shows that a city’s future doesn’t have to go that way.
How One Person’s Small, Brave Compost Pile Changed New York City
by Colin Beavan
Apr 08, 2017
While we work to make our government budge, don’t forget that we can also make change ourselves by starting small and local.