This New Rule Will Bring Secretive Corporate Tax Breaks to Light
Every year, governments spend tens of billions of dollars on tax breaks for private companies. Now, state and city governments will have to start reporting it as lost income.
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New David Foster Wallace Movie Shows a Regular Guy Who Happens to Be a Genius—That’s Why It Works
Jason Segel steers away from his usual funny guy persona in "The End of the Tour," and plays the late "Infinite Jest" author David Foster Wallace.
Study Shows Mindful Meditation Helps Reduce Racial Bias
A new study shows that meditation can transform racial bias at any age.
The Weekly Crunch: Zero-Waste Grocery Stores, Black Women’s Business Boom, Robocops for Cyber-Bullies
Like reading the news while chomping on granola. Here’s what we've been chewing on lately.
Nearly 80 Percent of Germany’s Power Came From Renewables In An Afternoon
For a few hours in July, 78 percent of Germany's power was generated by renewables like solar and wind. The country is spending €200 billion to move away from fossil fuels permanently.
This NYC Real Estate Co-Op Helps Small Businesses Stay Put
A New York City co-op raises $1.2 million in pledges to fight gentrification and provide affordable rent for local business owners.
LA’s New Car Share Program Offers Electric Vehicles to Low-Income Drivers
Funded by state cap-and-trade revenue, Los Angeles' program will introduce an electric car-sharing fleet to lower carbon emissions and serve disadvantaged communities.
The Weekly Crunch: Tiny Houses in Vancouver and Why the South Is the New China
This week: Bee activists step up their game, Bernie Sanders lays out his views on all thing politicals, and fracking takes its toll on Oklahoma.
A North Carolina Textile Co-Op Gives Immigrant Workers a Stake in the Business
In a state that lost 88 percent of its textile industry jobs in just 10 years, small worker-owned cooperatives are islands of rights and resilience.
Seattle Led the Country’s Minimum Wage Revolution. Can It Do the Same With Rent Control?
New York and San Francisco both suffer from soaring rents and gentrification, despite decades of regulation. How Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant plans to do affordable housing right.
A Mom’s Guide to Decluttering: Why My Kids Gave Up Almost All Their Toys
I hate clutter, and one morning I just couldn't take it anymore. Here's how I got my kids to throw out their toys and tidy up our house.
Debt Collective Marches on New Orleans for Free Higher Ed
“It’s not about freeloading. It’s about what we’re willing to extend to each other as a society.”
Video: This Young Black Man Talks to His Mom About the Police Traffic Stop That Almost Killed Him
Alex Landau was raised by adoptive white parents, who believed skin color didn’t matter. But when Denver cops pulled him over in 2009, he nearly lost his life.
I’m My Daughter’s Best Friend. How Do I Help Her Become Her Own Person?
Our isolated life on the farm keeps my family close, but it can also stand in the way of my daughter becoming her own person.
Rev. Sekou on Today’s Civil Rights Leaders: “I Take My Orders From 23-Year-Old Queer Women”
A leading activist pastor speaks about the emerging face of civil rights leadership in 21st century America.
In a Place Where Teaching Girls Can Get You Poisoned, This Afghan Woman Got Men on Her Side
How do you spark a movement in a conservative community? A Q&A with Razia Jan, founder of the Zabuli Education Center.
All Sign Language, No Subtitles: Behind the Ukrainian Thriller That’s Changing How We Experience Cinema
"The Tribe" has no spoken dialogue at all—viewers must search for meaning through body language and emotion. This is why it works.
Economic Growth Doesn’t Make a Wealthy Nation, Safety and Happiness Do
Economist Kate Raworth explains why economic growth shouldn't be the only measure of a nation's wealth.
The Case for a “Jazz Revolution” Against Corporate Capitalism
Bottom up? Top down? Improvisation is the key to a middle way.
Can We Learn About Empathy From Torturing Robots? This MIT Researcher Is Giving It a Try
Should we treat robots sort of like animals, or strictly as tools? Researcher Kate Darling says the time has come to take these questions seriously.
Watch These 12-Year-Olds Talk About Race More Candidly Than Most Adults Do
These New York City middle-schoolers opened up about their experiences with race and racism in WNYC's "Being 12" series.
7 Small Towns Taking Big Steps to Get People Walking
These communities are helping residents take steps towards healthier lives by making walking a priority.
Bikesharing Trends to Watch in 2015
There are a number of bikesharing trends to be excited about this year, from better technology to increased access in low-income communities.
17 Ways You Can Work For Social Justice
Be present, question assumptions, and be loud! Social transformation starts with everyday people working for change.
Staying Human in a Time of Climate Change: New Author on Science, Grief, and Hope
For geographer and author M Jackson, knowing climate science isn’t enough. We need to get our hearts involved too.
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