Love in the Time of Mania: Six Ways Americans Are Defying Islamophobia
If you watch the news, you'd think anti-Muslim hysteria is everywhere. Thankfully, that's not true.
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How Aziz Ansari Helped Me Embrace My “Otherhood”
Movies and TV shows are like the mirror American society looks into to understand itself. I didn’t see myself in that reflection until Aziz Ansari’s show, Master of None.
Locals Dig Deep to Save Himalayan Springs From Drying Out
Water has become increasingly scarce in northwest India. As rain patterns shift and temperatures rise, communities are using small-scale local solutions to avoid dire drought.
Las Vegas Becomes a Model For Police Reform (And Other News to Chew On)
The Supreme Court denies a pro-gun appeal, Beijing closes streets due to smog, and Las Vegas curbs police violence with body cams, education, and accountability.
Soon, Oregon Polluters May Have to Pay Residents for Changing the Climate
A group of activists in Oregon wants polluters to pay residents for using their air. I spoke with Camila Thorndike, director of Oregon Climate, about this unusual effort to put a price on carbon.
Amid Tensions, Christians Show Support for Syrian Refugees in Dallas
As a Syrian family seeks safety in Texas, some voice outrage against the “Islamization” of America. This Sunday, I attended church services in Dallas where I found a commitment to live out the welcoming, compassionate side of Christianity.
Why We Need More Shame-Free TV Characters Who Reflect the Reality of Abortion
The internet has been buzzing about Olivia Pope’s abortion on ABC’s Scandal. If nearly one-third of American women have an abortion by age 45, why don’t we see more female characters make the same decision?
When the Rainforest Burned: #MyClimateMoment’s Top 10 Wake-Up Calls
We asked readers to share the moment climate change became urgent for them. Here’s what they said.
Maintaining Real Relationships in the Digital World
Social media has become a fundamental part of my life. As an American in 2015, I am the rule, not the exception. So what does healthy use of these sites look like?
Will a Climate War Pit Police Against Communities of Color?
This organizer thinks so. She’s in Paris demanding a solution before the chaos starts.
COP21: How to Ramp Down Fossil Fuels Fast—Without Leaving People Behind
In just a few months at the beginning of WWII, the U.S. auto industry converted to a war machine. We need that kind of rapid, driven transition to get away from fossil fuels. Here's the just way to do it.
#MyClimateMoment: When Was the Instant Climate Change Became Deep, Urgent, and Personal For You?
Lots of us have had a moment—a revelation, observation, or interaction—when climate change became more than a concept. What’s yours?
COP21: Climate Change Hurts Kids Worst
“There may be no greater, growing threat facing the world’s children—and their children—than climate change.”
COP21: What Paris Can Learn From a Mississippi Co-op
Cooperation Jackson heads to the Paris climate talks to show what a just transition to a green economy looks like.
Call for Submissions: Gender Justice
How do we achieve gender equality? This issue will look at why women's and LGBTQ issues are everybody's issues. Send us your pitches by Dec. 28.
Corporate Climate Criminals Shamed in Paris Ad Campaign (and Other News to Chew On)
How private companies are involved with COP21 talks, what the internet does to your focus, and how artists transformed ads to reveal the way companies pollute the planet.
COP21: A Rallying Cry—No Climate Justice Without Full Indigenous Rights
"We realize that in this country we don’t have political power. So we have always looked at building alliances, coalitions, or being part of coalitions."
COP21: Why These 15 Women Champions Should Have Seats at the Table
Studies show that collective intelligence rises with the number of women in a group—but women are often underrepresented at talks like the ones going on in Paris this week. Meet 15 leaders worth listening to.
COP21: Meet 5 Everyday People Heading to the Paris Climate Talks
Activists, researchers, and an artist. For them, climate change is personal.
5 Apps for the Sharing Economy (and Other News to Chew On)
FDA approves genetically engineered salmon, gun control debates overlook the biggest group of gun violence victims—black men—and apps that might help you put old stuff to new use.
COP21: Why Science Will Make All the Difference
Unlike at previous climate talks, countries are coming to the table with science-backed contributions that challenge the business-as-usual approach.
In Photos: Minnesotans Face Gunfire and Cold in 11-Day Occupation of Police Precinct
In Minneapolis, demonstrators are demanding police release video of a fatal shooting of an African-American man. Earlier this week, five were shot by alleged white supremacists.
Can We End America’s Massive Food Waste Problem?
Almost half of America's food is thrown out every year. Despite the popularity of things like local markets and farm-to-fork initiatives, the U.S. food system remains a heavily industrialized, wasteful business.
REI Will #OptOutside on Black Friday. Can It Change Retail (and the Economy)?
All 143 REI stores will be closed on Black Friday. But what more can the co-op do to live up to its values and transform the conversation in the United States?
Portland Blocked Fossil Fuels, What Now?
Turning the city's resolution into policies that protect health and safety is one fight that lies ahead. Another is forging a wall of resistance from San Diego to Vancouver, B.C.
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