Pros and Cons of “Normal” Jobs from The Radical Homemaker
"There are times when I question whether I was a fool to walk away from a conventional career."
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How “Giftivism” Helped Turn a Tough Oakland Street Into a Close-Knit Community
“What if we, in this neighborhood of physical and structural violence, look for the light ... and amplify it?”
Palestinians and Ferguson Protesters Link Arms Via Social Media
Other tweets from Palestinians pointed out parallels in racial injustice between the two situations.
Tractors, Ritual Baths, and Dismantling Racism: Welcome to Black and Latino Farmers Immersion
The program brings together training in topics such as soil chemistry and farm planning with a deep analysis of how racism has divorced people of color from the land.
Ancient India’s 5 Words for Love (And Why Knowing Them Can Heighten Your Happiness)
For the sages of ancient India, sex and romance were just the first few steps in a more expansive process of learning to love.
The Leader of Canada’s Green Party Is Marching for Climate Action—And She Wants You to Join Her in NYC
As environmental lawyer and author Gus Speth once said, "Politicians ride the waves. People's movements make the waves."
As Migrant Children Face Backlash, Communities Mobilize to Drown Out the Hate
Just as the world watched the bombing of a Freedom Rider bus with horror, the world is now watching the angry protests against migrant children.
The Neurochemistry Of Empathy, In Claymation
Want to understand the science behind empathy? This quick video explains why and when we care.
Berlin to Build a Mosque, Synagogue, and Church—All Under the Same Roof
“We want to show that faith doesn't divide Jews, Christians and Muslims, but instead reconciles them.”
The Radical Homemaker Plays “Normal Mom”: A Story in Two Acts
Each year I take a week-long break from radical homemaking to take my kids to camp. It's never easy—and this year was no exception.
Why Germany Is Backing Away From a Trade Deal that Lets Corporations Sue the Government
A new round of international trade agreements threatens to increase corporate power over national governments. But news out of Germany suggests the deals aren't inevitable.
A Bike that Stamps Your Message on the Street, and 3 Other Open-Source Tools for Activists
StreetToolbox offers new tools for the political communicator—from a remote controlled car that writes messages in colored sand to a kit that turns your bike into a mobile printing press.
Why Banking at the Post Office Could Be a Better Option Than Payday Loans—and Wall Street
USPS used to offer financial services. Proponents say that bringing them back could buffer us from financial meltdowns and alleviate poverty.
Guardians of the Plains: One Lakota Family’s Plan to Fend off South Dakota’s Epic Drought
Long years of drought in South Dakota have made it difficult for the soil to absorb water. A group led by indigenous women hopes to change that through a ambitious dam-building project.
Domestic Violence in the NFL: How the Ray Rice Scandal Cracked the Conversation Wide Open
An ESPN commentator said women should try not to provoke men to violence. The public backlash has proved sports culture can be a fertile place to debate women's rights, after all.
Trash Into Treasure: 6 Cool Things Made from Sea Plastic
As the problem of marine pollution gets serious, people around the world are turning ocean trash into all sorts of useful objects.
Remembering Stephen Gaskin: A Conversation with the Man Behind the Original Off-the-Grid Farm
Gaskin had a talent for thinking through ways to combine simple living with social engagement. He died on July 1, 2014.
To Strike Back at Hobby Lobby, Crafters Re-Knit the Wall Between Church and State
The campaign has collected 700 hand-knitted bricks to dump on the Supreme Court steps to protest its infamous decision.
Indigenous Seed Savers Gather in the Andes, Agree to Fight Climate Change with Biodiversity
As climate change makes it more difficult to practice agriculture in their ancestral homelands, indigenous communities are exchanging seeds in hopes of finding the hardiest varieties.
Rays of Hope in Gaza: 13 Israeli and Palestinian Groups Building Peace
The safety and security every Israeli and Palestinian child deserves can only come about if all children's rights are secured. Here are the people trying to make that happen.
Study Finds Indigenous Land Management Highly Effective in Combating Climate Change
The study highlights the story of Brazil, where increasing indigenous rights to the rainforest helped cut carbon emissions by 3.2 billion tons.
7 Parenting Tips for a World That Harms Women
#YesAllWomen experience harassment—and often violence. I want to make sure it's #NotMySons behind it.
Worried About Online Surveillance? Use Your Library
Librarianship may be shaped by the broader society, but it is also marked by opposition to a dominant commercial culture.
Gay Marriage Went From Unthinkable to Inevitable. Here’s What It Means for the Change You Want to See
The momentum behind the legalization of gay marriage came from grassroots action, not from court cases.
“I Want You to Live In My House”: How U.S. Kids Are Welcoming Child Refugees
Ashamed of the public rejection of children seeking refuge in the United States? Here’s what you can do about it.
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