Empathy and Elephants: What I Learned From Talking to My Kids About Poaching
What at first seemed like a disturbing reaction to an article was all about my kids finding something they could relate to in the story.
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Why Target Stopped Asking Job Applicants If They’ve Been Convicted of a Crime
More than 60 counties, cities, and states—and some corporations—are reducing discrimination against former offenders by removing one small box from job applications.
This Young Man Lost 3 Family Members in Gaza. Here’s Why Their Stories Matter.
We were sitting in a Seattle park, about to start a picnic, when Amer got the news.
These Young People Are Pioneering Appalachia’s Post-Coal Economy
The Appalachian Transition Fellows are young people who will spend this year building diverse job opportunities in the coal-country counties that need them most.
Breaking the Grip of the Fossil Fuel Economy: If It Can Happen in Appalachia, It Can Happen Anywhere
Coal production is gradually leaving Appalachia—having already extracted much of the region's natural wealth. Local people are figuring out how to build a new economy based on shared vision and community knowledge. If transition can happen here, it can change the debate everywhere.
Welcome to the Spanish Town Where People Come Before Profit
The town of Marinaleda, often called Spain's "communist utopia," is proof that an economy built on mutual aid is possible.
This Solar-Powered Water Wheel Can Clean 50,000 Pounds of Baltimore’s Trash Per Day
The Inner Harbor Water Wheel is proving to be an effective answer to the city's water pollution problem.
Paris Launched a Kid-Friendly Bike Share. Could the U.S. Be Next?
The city's mayor says the move will boost cycling in decades to come, creating a greener and more sociable city.
Why Do We Love Apocalyptic Movies? The Two Basic Rules That Make Them So Addictive
Mass annihilation is depressing, sure. But stories about it force us to imagine large-scale rebirth—and what kind of people we want to become.
These Women-Run Co-ops Push Back Against the “Feminization of Poverty”
Two-thirds of the country’s low-wage workers are women. That’s why they stand to benefit the most from greater equity in and control of the workplace.
Scared of Biking in Traffic? These Cities Are Making It Safe
To get people on bikes in big numbers, cities are finding that it's essential to separate bike lanes from traffic.
Photo Essay: First Nations Take Their Last March Through Canada’s Dystopian Tar Sands
Organizers agreed that the annual marches have helped raise awareness about the mining project. But their work is far from done.
Red and Blue States Agree on Taxing Corporations More (And Lots of Other Stuff)
When you ask Americans specific questions about the policies they support, it turns out we're not so polarized after all.
The Radical Homemaker’s Guide To Telling Your Kids “No”
As a mother, I have made life choices that can’t always include everything my children want—like hiking the Adirondacks. Here’s how I learned to overcome the guilt.
“Snowpiercer”: If You Care About Climate Change, This Sci Fi Thriller Is For You
The film never flinches from the complex connections between economic and environmental problems.
Court Rules That New York Towns Can Ban Fracking
The ruling is a boon to the more than 170 municipalities in New York that have already passed bans or moratoriums.
Learning From Debt: How It Strengthened My Dreams and Brought My Family Closer
The experience of debt can guide us toward different ways of living—like having extended generations share a household—that are both cheaper and more fulfilling.
4 Ways to Build a Bee-Friendly Neighborhood
Concerned neighbors are a common bane of urban beekeepers. But there are ways to sweeten the deal for them.
Canadian Govt Approves Pipeline Through British Columbia—But Landmark Court Ruling May Stop It
First Nations groups say that the pipeline would disrupt their traditional seafood harvest and endanger their culture.
Worker-Owned Co-ops Get $1 Million in NYC Spending
New York City's newly approved budget allocates $1.2 million for developing and supporting worker-owned cooperative businesses.
The Radical Homemaker’s Guide to Love, Loss, and Lucky Socks
Moments of sadness are inevitable in a life filled with deep connections to other people.
Anti-Homeless Spikes? Heartless. Cementing Over Them? Ingenious.
Londoners have made their feelings clear about a corporate "solution" to the problem of homelessness—and the company listened.
Glenn Greenwald on Government Snooping: Why It’s Dangerous and What We Can Do About It
When it comes to stopping NSA surveillance, it may be more effective to write to Facebook and Google than to government officials.
Why Boston Has the Best Tasting Tap Water in the Country
The secret ingredient in Boston's prize winning tap water? Forest conservation.
When You Live in the Local Economy, Musicians Are Just People (And Cyndi Lauper Is Coming to Dinner)
After getting mad at her daughter for handing hard earned money to a street performer, "Radical Homemaker" Shannon Hayes considers what musicians bring to the local economy.
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