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.
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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.
These Friends from High School Bought an Abandoned Factory. Now They’re Distilling Artisanal Whiskeys
Much as blight can be contagious, so can renewal. How grassroots community groups are saving neighborhoods and building new businesses.
Where Do “Rednecks” Really Come From? A New Museum Has the Surprising Answer
Tourists spend $400 more per trip on average when their trips focus on history and culture. That could be a big opportunity for West Virginia's changing economy.
Bernie Sanders Just Introduced Legislation to Fund Free Undergrad Ed With Wall Street Transaction Taxes
The "Robin Hood" tax on stock transactions would make education at public four-year colleges free.
These Minnesotans Boosted Walking in Their Small Town by 70 Percent. Here’s How.
In Albert Lea, Minnesota, residents rejuvenated their rural community through increased physical activity.
Chicago Just Became the First U.S. City to Pay Reparations to Victims of Police Torture
For nearly 20 years, officers of the Chicago Police Department tortured more than 100 people. How survivors and their lawyers won a decades-long fight.
A Brief History of Happiness: How America Lost Track of the Good Life—and Where to Find It Now
For decades, we've been taught that economic growth and buying more stuff will make us happy—while trashing the planet. The good news is, there’s a better kind of happy: It starts with meaningful work, loving relationships, and a thriving natural world.
What If Your Hometown Became “America’s Rape Capital”?
Missoula has a problem—just like every college town in America. A sociologist weighs in on Jon Krakauer's new book about sexual assault at the University of Montana.
How Lynching Shaped American History—From the Old South to Modern Prisons
For Bryan Stevensen, the largest evil surrounding African-American history isn’t slavery, but the pervasiveness of white supremacy and the difficulty we have discussing it openly.
Even in a Drought, California Farms Have a Future—But They’ll Need Local Control to Succeed
Some California farmers have discovered ways to farm that use very little water, yet thirstier methods still dominate. What gives?
Want the Best Solutions for California’s Epic Drought? Ask a Farmworker from the Central Valley
“Low-income disadvantaged communities are the best water conservationists: At the end of the day, we’re not going to waste water because it costs money.”
You’ve Heard What’s Wrong in Freddie Gray’s Neighborhood. Here’s One Local’s Vision for Turning That Around
Blaize Connelly-Duggan’s vision for the neighborhood is all about community ownership and development without displacement.
Watch John Oliver Explain How Absurd the US Standardized Testing System Is
John Oliver does a damn good job of explaining how ridiculous our standardized testing system is.
These Moms Lost Their Kids to Violence. On Mother’s Day Weekend, They’re Marching on Washington
Maria Hamilton's son Dontre was killed by police officers. After no one was charged, she sought out hundreds of other parents and decided to take their demands to Washington.
After Years of Living as Squatters, These Filipino Neighbors Fought for Nice, New Homes in Their Community—And Won
When the Manila government proposed relocating squatter families out of the city, residents came together and asked for housing in their own neighborhood.
Tiny Houses in Paradise! 20 Incredible Vacation Rentals on Airbnb
From caves in Spain to treehouses in Cape Town, check out Airbnb's best tiny house destinations.
One in Four Local Banks Has Vanished Since 2008. Why We Should Treat It as a National Crisis
While megabanks make megabucks, local banks are financing businesses that create jobs and improve well-being. So why are they disappearing so rapidly?
Young Guatemalan Farmers Fight For Land Rights, Local Food, and Sustainable Traditions Endangered by Global Trade Deals
The same forces that have driven many onto the migrant trail have led to the emergence of a movement of young campesinos organizing to stay on their land.
Call for Submissions: Our Minds, Bodies, and Well-Being
From healing personal trauma to building safe and sustainable communities, we're going to explore what health means today. Send us your pitches by May 20!
Baltimoreans Celebrate Charging of Officers—But Say It’s Just First Step
“It’s not ‘game over,’ it’s ‘game on.’ Now, we can actually start to see things happening.”
5 Numbers to Help You Understand Life in Freddie Gray’s Baltimore
The #BaltimoreUprising isn't just about one death. Years of systemic neglect have left people with shorter lives, poor educations, and few employment opportunities.
Photos: Baltimore Protests Inspire Renewed Sense of Direction For Community Leaders
“If people are calling for peace, we need to push the narrative toward policies and political changes that are actually going to give people the conditions to deal with structural violence.”
Which of These 4 Radical, Badass Women Will Be on the $20 Bill? The Results Are In
Americans voted on Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and two other contenders to replace Andrew Jackson.
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