How My Family Farm Is Like a Team of Superheros
As I begin to take over my parent’s farm, I’ve learned how important it is for my family to celebrate our strengths, acknowledge our weaknesses, and work together as a team.
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Obama’s Push for Corporate Rule: A Moment of Opportunity
Call it populism versus corporatism or democracy versus corporate rule. Either way, it is a far more meaningful political division than two political parties debating big government versus small.
How a White Supremacist Became a Civil Rights Activist
The story of a KKK leader’s transformation shows us that we need not live forever with the kind of violence we saw in Charleston last week.
Six Ways TPP Opponents Have Won—Even as Fast Track Advances
Critics of the TPP forged relationship with foreign allies, firmed up union positions, and forced some concessions on the secrecy of the text.
Watch Jon Stewart’s Moving Comments on Charleston Shooting and Racism in America
For once, Stewart had no jokes to offer.
What I Learned From My Weeklong Obsession with Rachel Dolezal
Is Rachel Dolezal blacker than I am, or a misguided white woman in need of a reality check? I asked two black women—one who worked with Dolezal and another who is a leader in the #BlackLivesMatter movement—to weigh in.
Solar Panels Are Part of the Pope’s Revolution—But So Is Dismantling Structural Racism
The Pope is talking about a revolution that goes way beyond simply adding renewable energy to our current extractive economy.
10 Things I Swore I’d Never Do As A Parent—And What I Learned From Doing Them Anyway
When it was my turn to raise kids, I was certain I’d get it all right. But parenting doesn’t happen by the book.
Video: How to Pickle Beets
The simple and easy way to pickle your beets at home.
What’s Next for the World’s Largest Federation of Worker-Owned Co-Ops?
A conversation with Mondragon President Josu Ugarte on the future of the mega-cooperative.
Can Money Help Shrink Jail Populations? The MacArthur Foundation Is Betting $75M on It
The grants will help jail systems develop a plan for eliminating “the overuse and misuse of jails.” But prisoner advocate Dan Berger says this doesn’t address larger issues like police bias and racism.
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” Director on Making the Quirky Film that Became a Sundance Hit
For Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, shooting this funny, intimate film was a healing experience.
How a Bronx Theater Uses Avant-Garde Theater to Teach Everyday Activism
Whether the crisis is AIDS or cyber-bullying, Pregones Theater’s empathy-based theater techniques help young people rehearse for action.
Ursula K. Le Guin Calls on Fantasy and Sci Fi Writers to Envision Alternatives to Capitalism
This award-winning author explains how fantasy and science fiction writers can stand up to the corporate system.
How This Library Paid $1 to Install Its Solar Panels
In West Virginia, Solar Holler helps nonprofits install solar panels for less than the price of a cup of coffee.
Can We Save Our Planet? What the Climate Movement Can Learn From the Nuclear Freeze Campaign
The Nuclear Freeze Campaign of the 1980s saved the world from nuclear war. Here's what today's climate activists can learn from its success.
How Do You Say Goodbye to a Family Pet?
When my family's dog passed away, I was faced with the question of how to talk to my children about sadness and death.
Like to Blame Others When Bad Things Happen? Here’s What You’re Missing Out On
This best-selling author explains why blame is bad for us and our relationships.
This College Student Chained Herself to a Shell Oil Ship for Three Days. Here’s Why.
Will young activists do anything to stop oil drilling in the Arctic?
The Radical Homemaker’s Guide to Watching Your Parents Age
When my mom had a medical emergency on Mother's Day, I was reminded to cherish the time I have with her.
Audio: Desmond Tutu and His Daughter Mpho On How the U.S. Can Heal From Racial Wounds
The father and daughter recently published The Book of Forgiving, a guide to help perpetrators and victims embrace their mutual humanity.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Is a Resource-Conscious Blockbuster for Our Time
Who ruined Mad Max’s world? The new film isn't afraid to lay blame — and suggest a way forward.
This Cancer Survivor Makes Greeting Cards for When “Get Well” Won’t Cut It
Tired of the lack of understanding with traditional "Get well soon" cards, Emily McDowell decided to create an alternative.
What It’s Like to Be Gay at a Christian College—Where It’s a Reportable Offense
At Minnesota’s Bethel University, homosexuality has long been considered a character flaw. But these days, students are not so sure.
This Harry Potter Enthusiast Just Came Out as Trans on YouTube—And Thousands of People Are Watching
Texas-born Jackson Bird waited 25 years to come out. Here's why he did it online.
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