The Power of Inclusive, Intergenerational Climate Activism
The energy and intersectionality of youth along with the experience and engagement of elders are putting climate issues at the forefront of the 2020 elections.
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Decolonizing Environmentalism
We are witnessing a historical push toward the dismantling of imperialism, the decentralization of power, and the welcoming of non-white, non-European values into conservation.
History Shows Federal Agents Don’t Stop Civil Unrest
Militarized federal interventions can actually escalate conflict and often leave the underlying causes of protests or crime unresolved.
Vigilante Violence Is an American Tradition
Research suggests vigilantism doesn't arise from an absent or weak government, but rather when the very principles that make up a government and its people themselves seem to be changing.
Lack of Leadership Worsened the Pandemic, Not Young People
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, politicians from both parties are scapegoating youth—just as they’ve done before with crime and drugs.
Young Black Voters May Be the Key to a Biden Victory—If They Vote For Him
Surveys show that, rather than reflexively voting Democratic, young Black voters are pessimistic any Democrat can make a difference.
How Urban Planning Keeps Cities Segregated—and Maintains White Supremacy
Across the U.S., racial segregation was not the byproduct of urban planning but often its intention. Minneapolis, one of the most liberal cities in the country, is no exception.
How to Bring About Catastrophic Success in the Face of Climate Change
By decolonizing the atmosphere and making climate reparations, Eric Holthaus shows just how hopeful the next 30 years could be.
The SCOTUS Electoral College Decision Is a Vote for the Status Quo
Electors thought they could vote their consciences in 2016. The Supreme Court just said “no.”
How to Persuade Americans to Take COVID-19 Seriously
It’s all about the incentives and weighing risks: Staying home has to be more attractive than going out.
How a Black Commons Could Help Build Communal Wealth
The idea of collective ownership has a long history in the United States.
Why Social Justice Is Central to Treating COVID-19
Racism and classism create conditions where people of color, those living in poverty, and other marginalized groups have limited access to resources that affect health
Why the Coronavirus Brings Out the Best (and Worst) in Us
The idea of death is front and center for many people right now, and this psychological tendency has a strong influence on human behavior.
Why Some Countries Have Responded More Effectively to COVID-19 Than Others
Success during a pandemic depends on striking “a fine balance” between the powers of central governments and those at the state and local level.
Can Biden Bridge the Democratic Age Gap?
Young voters broke overwhelmingly for Bernie Sanders in the primary. Now Joe Biden has to earn their votes.
What Happens When We Lose Our Social Rituals—and How to Make New Ones
By understanding the purpose of shared rituals, we can try to preserve their intent and create a sense of shared emotion and connection.
How Black Women Are Reshaping Afrofuturism
The science fiction subgenre known for its utopian and liberation themes has become a vehicle for Black women artists.
Policing During the Pandemic Shows That a Hands-Off Approach Works
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, a less invasive model of policing is being employed. Here’s why we should consider this approach even after the pandemic.
Barbara Ehrenreich’s Powerful Lessons for a Stronger Post-Coronavirus America
The political activist and author imagines a country where all people, not just the wealthy, can live with dignity.
Lessons From MLK for a Better Post-Coronavirus Economy
The civil rights icon fiercely advocated for redistributive wealth and social democracy.
People Are Fleeing to Appalachia to Escape COVID-19. That Needs to Stop
Wealthy urbanites “escaping” the coronavirus are overstressing already poor communities, and probably bringing the virus with them.
Coronavirus Is a Historic Trigger Event. Now Is the Time for a Social Movement to Rise
We can build a powerful people’s response to provide care in our communities and reshape the limits of what is politically possible.
12 Books to Read Instead of “American Dirt”
There are many good books that capture the experiences of Latinx life. Most of them are written by Latinx authors and don’t reinforce stereotypes.
10 Things You Should Know About Socialism
What do we mean when we talk about “socialism”? Here are ten things about its theory, practice, and potential that you need to know.
Strength From Grief: How Aboriginal People Experience the Bushfire Crisis
How do you support people forever attached to a landscape after an inferno tears through their homelands: decimating native food sources, burning through ancient scarred trees, and destroying ancestral and totemic plants
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