Family Life Without Fossil Fuels—Slow and Satisfying
A visit to the Possibility Alliance reminded me also that the one constant of life is change.
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The More Education, the Wider the Gender Pay Gap—Wait, What?
Seattle women make less than men, but especially those with advanced degrees.
Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Sequel” Could Have Gone Further
Let’s face it. The people who really need to see this film are never going to go near it.
A Manual for the New Era of Activist
Movement-building approaches from the civil rights era get a 2017 update.
Outdoors Lovers Vote With Their Wallets, Move $45 Million Trade Show Out of Utah
The outdoor-recreation industry delivered a big blow to Utah’s economy because of the state’s attempts to remove protections for public lands.
Standing Rock Lawsuit Started a Year Ago. Here’s Where We Are Now
A recent victory has sent the Army Corps of Engineers back to analyze the environmental justice effects of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Why We Shouldn’t Think of Climate Change as Only a “Global” Issue
While it is true that climate change is a global problem, we have power when we act locally.
The Secret to Growing More Food With Fewer Chemicals? Squirmy Soil
Over the past century, we’ve abused our soils. But recent studies suggest they can be revived to support a sustainable food system.
Will Democrats Finally Go Bold or Go Home?
The party’s new agenda promises to be on “the side of working people,” so why aren’t more Americans excited about it?
6 Badass Acts of Resistance Erased From History
There are entire generations of social justice activists and environmental protectors that we don’t learn about in school.
Medicaid Survived the Health Care Battle—Now Let’s Give It to Everyone
We should ditch employer-provided insurance. Administrative costs for Medicaid are nearly half of the cost of private sector plans. Yes, half.
What’s Next for Health Care? Confused Congress Should Look to Indian Country
Indian Health Service is a great example of health care run and managed by the government. Let’s use it to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
100 Years Ago, Black People Marched Down 5th Avenue to Declare That Black Lives Matter
The “Silent Protest Parade” was the first mass demonstration of its kind and marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history.
Eastern Europe Makes American Democracy Look Pretty Good
We have a long way to go before we lose the fight.
Getting Your Period Can Be a Pain. Getting It While Homeless Is Even Worse
The average woman spends $18,000 in her lifetime on menstruation-related items. But what about women who can’t afford that?
White People: Don’t Unfriend Your Racist Family Members—Yet
8 things to do before jumping down your uncle’s throat.
Comic: Why You Should Turn Your Yard Into a Mini-Farm
Take that lawn by the grass and grow something!
Remember, Things Can Change for the Better (U.K.’s Labour Party Proves It)
8 lessons U.S. progressives can learn from Jeremy Corbyn’s remarkable campaign.
10 Examples That Prove White Privilege Exists in Every Aspect Imaginable
Lessons people of color have taught me that changed my life—and could change yours too.
The Podcast Taking on Racism in the Food Industry
A chef and journalist started “The Racist Sandwich Podcast” to address inequity in the restaurant industry. Today, it’s winning award nominations and fans worldwide.
Citizens Begin Reclaiming Coal Country After Decades of Corporate Land Grabs
But figuring out who owns abandoned mines in Appalachia is harder than you’d think.
College Was Once Free and For the Public Good—What Happened?
Students didn’t have to worry about tuition and debt until higher education became more about personal gain than contributing to society.
The Progressive’s Guide to Reacting to Offensive Comedy
Ten tips for when everyone says your favorite comedian has “gone too far.”
Nearly Half of Trump Supporters Want Republicans to Work with Democrats to Improve ACA
And the majority of the Senate wants to work together, find common ground, and move on. That’s called governing.
To the Millions Who Have Stood Up to the Trump Administration: Thank You
My gratitude goes out to the millions of Americans who launched a resistance that has slowed or stopped many of Trump’s policies.
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