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The Trauma of Toxic Masculinity
What really lies beneath the anger and aggression of traditional White masculinity.
A Survivor on Speaking Out Against Shame, Silence, and Sexual Assault
I caused a stir in India when I spoke out against rape culture, shaming, and silence. Thirty years later, I found the strength to do it all over again—this time to an international audience.
Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health
Science is showing how immersion in nature speeds healing and acts as an antidote for many ailments.
The Legal Case for Trans Rights
From bathrooms to battlefields, a fact-based look at the law and gender identity.
This Humble Mollusk Can Save Shorelines From Rising Seas
As entire islands disappear in Chesapeake Bay, the oyster is enlisted as a first line of climate defense.
How My Mother Inspired Me to Become an Immigration Lawyer
J. J. Mulligan Sepúlveda recalls how his mother’s experience of Pinochet’s Chile influenced his political awakening.
The Power of Angry Women
Three different books examine how women’s anger is deflected in patriarchal society—and its political might.
When American Small Towns Loved Socialism
A graphic biography about Eugene V. Debs, folk hero and presidential candidate, reminds us of a time when support for socialism was strong in places like Kansas, Oklahoma, and Ohio.
Pollution Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against This Living Technology
An early experiment at a city landfill showed how algae and sunlight can repair environmental damage.
How Young People Became Politically Powerful and Won the Vote
It took a long time, and a lot of activism. But the shift in public opinion wasn’t led by legislators or think tanks or journalists. It was led by young people.
What the Arrest of a Model Teacher Says About Education “Reform”
With a corporate agenda driving standardized testing in Atlanta schools, young educator Shani Robinson found herself facing prison.
Epic Graphic Novel “Berlin” Depicts the Rise of Fascism
An excerpt from Jason Lutes’ decades-in-the-making book, with distinct echoes of our current political climate.
In “Shout Your Abortion,” a Celebration of Life
The viral social media campaign #ShoutYourAbortion is now a book that celebrates life and freedom as much as choice.
“Lean In” and 8 Other Bad Business Buzzwords
A radical pessimist’s glossary of exploitative economics.
The Choices We Make for Others at the End of Life
A palliative care nurse explains what to expect in the last days and hours.
Why the Climate Change Message Isn’t Working
Threats of global catastrophe won’t move people to action. Only the heart can inspire zeal.
Sorry, Bearded Hipsters. The Original Brewers Were Women
Before Big Beer and microbreweries, beer-making was the domain of goddesses and alewives.
A Practical Approach to Making Co-ops Work
We don't need a revolution to achieve a fair economy.
How Standing Rock Changed the Course of a Doctor’s Life
The camp was “one of the most soulfully powerful places I’ve ever been,” says a volunteer medic.
Racism and the Off-Duty Doctor
How my hospital ID has become an “I exist” card.
A Good-for-Nothing Tree Makes Good
Once upon a time, mesquite got no respect. Now this desert survivor is celebrated as a sustainable food source and a symbol of the borderlands.
The Best Medicine for Confronting Trauma: Be Present
Amid extreme stress and a never-ending stream of bad news, we can reduce harm if we remain connected.
How I Celebrate Life on the Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos is for remembering those I miss and pondering how to keep them alive in the present moment.
Parker Palmer on Autumn, Aging, and Acceptance
The author of On the Brink of Everything finds inspiration in nature’s cycles of death and renewal.
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