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How “we the people” decide what we want, and how we get it.

Thousands of Radio Stations Up for Grabs—One Could Be Yours Thousands of Radio Stations Up for Grabs—One Could Be Yours
by Jeff Rousset
This is the largest expansion of community radio in U.S. history. It’s also the biggest—and maybe the last—chance for grassroots groups to get on air.
The NSA’s Spying Program: What’s at Stake for the Climate Movement? The NSA’s Spying Program: What’s at Stake for the Climate Movement?
by James Trimarco
Programs such as Prism would likely be used to hamper the social movements we need to tackle the biggest problems of our time.
What to Say When They Say It’s Impossible What to Say When They Say It’s Impossible
by Andrea Brower
Here are ten smart responses you can use when people tell you there’s no alternative to the capitalism that’s cooking the planet.
How Bike Friendly Cities Beat the Opposition and Became the New Normal How Bike Friendly Cities Beat the Opposition and Became the New Normal
by Jay Walljasper
Now that all the debate about whether bike lanes are OK seems to be (mostly) over, cities around the country are enjoying their benefits.
Climate Change Is Happening but We Can Meet the Challenge Climate Change Is Happening but We Can Meet the Challenge
by Sarah van Gelder
It can be hard for youth to deal with the overwhelming effects of climate change. But, by taking action, we can erode the hold that oil, fracking, and coal has on people and the environment.
Delaware Is 15th State to Seek Overrule of Citizens United Delaware Is 15th State to Seek Overrule of Citizens United
by James Trimarco
Eight in ten Americans oppose the Supreme Court ruling, which allows unlimited corporate spending on U.S. elections. Delaware is the latest state to demand that Congress step in and overturn it.
What’s Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders What’s Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders
by Sarah van Gelder
On life, leadership, and the future in an age of catastrophic change.
David Korten on “Walking Away from the King” David Korten on “Walking Away from the King”
by YES! online staff
In this clip from the film Money and Life, thinker David Korten explains why those who hold power in our society depend on our consent, and why we must act together if we want things to change.
Occupied Istanbul: Scenes from the Front Lines Occupied Istanbul: Scenes from the Front Lines
by Fabien Tepper
Thousands of people are sleeping in a public park to protest the actions of the Turkish government. Check out this photo essay for a view of daily life, music, and politics inside Turkey’s homegrown occupation.
Pro-Fracking Greens Called Out in Ecologist’s New Manifesto Pro-Fracking Greens Called Out in Ecologist’s New Manifesto
by Jeff Biggers
In a statement, ecologist Sandra Steingraber denounced Illinois’ new fracking regulations and described the need for a movement dedicated to abolishing fracking nationwide.
YES! Magazine Wins Top Award in Independent Media YES! Magazine Wins Top Award in Independent Media
2013 Utne Media Award is a win for solutions journalism.
Why the Future of Journalism Is in the Story of Solutions Why the Future of Journalism Is in the Story of Solutions
by Fran Korten
Taken all together, the practical actions YES! Magazine features reveal large societal shifts that hold the potential for a better world.
Better than Cyber Utopia: How the Internet Helped Us Create the Sharing Economy Better than Cyber Utopia: How the Internet Helped Us Create the Sharing Economy
by Neal Gorenflo
Back in the ’90s, people thought the Internet was going to open up a zone of perfect cyber-freedom. It didn’t work out that way. But the Internet’s real significance may be found elsewhere: in a growing sector of the economy based around peer-to-peer sharing networks.
Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer” Reminds Us to Cherish Freedom of Spirit—Not Just Speech Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer” Reminds Us to Cherish Freedom of Spirit—Not Just Speech
by Christa Hillstrom
What we still have to learn from the world’s favorite riot grrrls.
Get Apocalyptic: Why Radical is the New Normal Get Apocalyptic: Why Radical is the New Normal
by Robert Jensen
Feeling anxious about life in a broken economy on a strained planet? Turn despair into action.
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