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DIY Liberation: Discussion Guide
by Margit Christenson, Brooke Jarvisposted 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.
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Vote Hope: Our Best Hopes for Election '08
by Sarah van Gelderposted Nov 07, 2007 - Where are the opportunities for real change in the 2008 election? To find out, we spoke to some grassroots organizers, national leaders, and elected officials who are working for change. Cheri Honkala, Lennox Yearwood, Mark Ritchie, Bill McKibben, Chris Hedges, and Barbara Lee.
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People Power
by Aimee Allison, David Solnitposted Nov 07, 2007 - It hasn't been enough to be right about the war or to be in the majority. To stop this war—and the next one—we need to reclaim our proud tradition of “people power.”
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World Social Forum :: Liberated Spaces at Your Doorstep
by Lilja Ottoposted Nov 07, 2007 - Since 2001, people from all corners of the globe have come to the World Social Forums (WSF) to build strategies for another world. This year, the World Social Forum is coming to them.
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Pirates on the Open Airwaves
by Brooke Jarvisposted Nov 07, 2007 - Low-power transmitters are making local radio accessible to many. Is this pirate radio or is it serving the public interest?
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On Critical Mass and the First Amendment
by Reverend Billyposted Nov 07, 2007 - Do you need a permit to ride bicycles in New York? Critical Mass bicyclists say the First Amendment is their permit.
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Being the Change: In Gandhi's Footsteps
by Manish Jainposted Nov 07, 2007 - Manish Jain talks about how he is trying to learn how to live his values today rather than waiting for the system to change. How can we find the courage to walk out of institutions and structures that reinforce violence, injustice and exploitation.
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Dutch Traffic Calming
by Jay Walljasperposted Nov 07, 2007 - Traffic calming began in the Netherlands with people putting furniture in the streets and has spread from there. An excerpt from "The Great Neighborhood Book: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Placemaking"
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It Took a Village
by Heather Muellerposted Nov 07, 2007 - In Miami, homeless citizens didn’t wait for the city. They created their own home and found dignity and safety.
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Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
by Jim Brownposted Nov 07, 2007 - Jim Brown's new documentary Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, summarizes the 80-year career of America's preeminent folk-singer.
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David Solnit Stands Up For Protest
posted Aug 29, 2007 - David Solnit Stands Up For Protest
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Debra Harry Stands Up For Native Knowledge
posted Aug 29, 2007 - Debra Harry Stands Up For Native Knowledge
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Taking on Corporate Power
posted Aug 20, 2007 - The stories in YES! Magazine's Stand Up to Corporate Power about the peaceful revolutionaries who have stepped up to challenge corporate dominance.
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Photo Essay: The First USSF in Atlanta, Ga.
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Seeing Another World: U.S. Social Forum 2008
posted Aug 14, 2007 - Instead of drawing crowds with superstar speakers and performers, the participants of the 2008 U.S. Social Forum were the stars. Those who are accustomed to being excluded were at the center, and those who were used to being silenced were heard.
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