Why Young People Need Diverse Books
All children need to see inspiring, courageous characters–who look like them–in literature.
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How to Go the Resistance Distance: Pop-Up Schools for Novice Activists
Modeled after the Civil Rights Era’s citizenship and freedom schools, the new Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership teaches skills for the Trump Era.
Trump White House vs. “House of Cards” White House
Binge-watchers of the new season will find it’s hard to be shocked by the usual Underwood White House treachery and corruption.
Zoot Suits: A Fashion Movement that Sparked Mexican American Resistance
This June marks the 74th anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots, a series of weeklong race riots that swept Los Angeles in the summer of 1943. The spirit lives on today.
Robert Reich: Don’t Slow Down on Impeachment
The three previous presidential impeachment inquiries rested on less evidence of obstruction of justice than is already publicly known about Trump.
What Democracy Looks Like When You Have to Disagree With Your Neighbors
As much as I dislike and distrust our current national administration, I also deeply value community harmony.
As Climate Change Threatens Food Supplies, Seed Saving is an Ancient Act of Resilience
In Norway, a high-tech seed vault flooded from melting permafrost. In Montana, locals keep their seeds in the library.
Blackfeet Researcher Leads Her Tribe Back to Traditional Foods
Forced assimilation destroyed most nations’ diets, but now Native youth are learning to integrate local foods back into their daily lives.
After Coal, a Small Kentucky Town Builds a Healthier, More Creative Economy
A complex network of local organizations helps neighbors support one another as they rebound from a dying industry.
Stop Making Excuses for Hateful White Men
Why is mental illness the go-to line for white men who commit acts of terrorism against people of color?
No, Killing Coyotes Does Not Help Ranchers
There is no clear evidence that lethal control works to protect livestock.
Climate Action Never Depended on Trump
There are so many ways we can slow and stop the burning of fossil fuels in the United States. But we need to get to work.
Enough! Trump Has Abdicated on Climate—Now It’s Up to Us
I’ll start with myself. And every time I give up something to reduce carbon emissions, I’ll smile and think of President Trump.
U.S. Doesn’t Need Trump to Honor Paris Climate Agreement
American cities have already spent billions of dollars on climate action and are committed to environmental goals that go beyond the Paris accord.
More Articles by Sarah van Gelder
Recent articles and columns by Sarah van Gelder
“Twin Peaks”: A Weird Escape From Our Even Weirder Trump Politics
The world of FBI Agent Dale Cooper has nothing on James Comey’s.
Facebook May Fuel New Mothers’ Insecurity
How new moms spend their time on social networking sites can affect their well-being and adjustment to parenthood.
Dams Be Damned: California Rebuilds the Salmon Habitat It Destroyed
Innovative restoration projects are working to prevent the state’s salmon from going extinct.
Happy Couples Focus on Each Other’s Strengths
According to a new study, your ability to appreciate your partner’s strengths is linked to their well-being—and yours.
Why You Want One of These Dutch Weed Burgers
The hamburger is an icon of the meat-eating world, making it the perfect vehicle to introduce seaweed and the wonders of maritime farming.
Want to Get “Back to the Land”? You’re Not Alone
Each generation has had one common desire: to live a more honest, ethical life of self-sufficiency and oneness with nature.
Mayor’s Unflinching Honesty About Confederate Monuments Gives Me Hope
In explaining why his city got rid of monuments to Confederate generals, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu eloquently summarizes our country’s history of diversity.
5 Things We Need From Any New Health Care Law
Including protecting people with preexisting conditions, funding Planned Parenthood, and other ways to ensure care.
The Unlikely Uprising of Progressive Politics in Alaska
As the Arctic heats up and the oil economy tanks, progressives find their voice in a conservative state.
Trump’s Budget Is Full of Contempt—and Numbers That Don’t Add Up
Trillions of imaginary dollars run throughout the budget. Never mind “fake news.” This is fake government.
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