A Piazza on Every Block: How DIY Placemaking Is Transforming Communities
Americans who’ve enjoyed the vibrant public places of Europe and Latin America are bringing the idea back to the cities and towns of the U.S.
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Why an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W. Bush for War Crimes
An Iraqi single mom and a tech lawyer believe they can prove the Iraq War was a “crime of aggression” under U.S. law.
Co-Op Academy Teaches Workers to Build Green and Cooperative Businesses
GRITtv's Laura Flanders speaks with the founder of the program and takes you inside one of its classes.
Can Crowdsourcing Help Save Dying Languages?
More than 3,000 of the world’s languages are at risk of dying out, but a new set of tools will help the linguists and advocates who defend them.
Restless Nation: The Real Meaning of Iran’s Elections
Will the people of Iran get the reforms they asked for in electing the moderate Hassan Rouhani? The answer depends partly on them, and partly on the United States.
No Time for Volunteering? 4 Policies that Can Help
To truly encourage widespread volunteerism, we’d need to make sure that everyone (not just the well-to-do) have the time to do it.
Voices from Turkey’s #OccupyGEZI Movement
Filmmaker Deniz Tarsus brings you into the occupation of Istanbul’s Gezi Park in this new short film.
5 Signs the Voting Rights Act Will Survive
Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that hurt the Voting Rights Act, it's far from dead. Meanwhile, popular movements to defend voting rights are gathering momentum.
How a “Dog Person” Learned to Love a Neighbor’s Kid
I never expected to develop such a strong connection with another person’s child. But once it happened, I had to learn how to let her go.
Four Ways to Escape the NSA Dragnet
Start by switching to an alternative search engine, using an alias on Facebook, and supporting allied nonprofits.
Striking Fast Food Workers: “We Can’t Survive on $7.25”
A movement to improve pay and work conditions in America’s fast food restaurants appears to be gathering steam.
Joining a Rural Community: Why It Takes Years to Be Accepted
Country people have a reputation for viewing outsiders with skepticism. But it turns out they have good reasons for doing that.
What’s Next for Moral Mondays?
The movement to push back against North Carolina’s ultraconservative state legislature is in its 13th week, and still growing.
Confessions of a Climate Change Denier
The fight for the climate isn’t a separate movement. It’s both a challenge and an opportunity for all of our movements.
World-Healing Wisdom: Karen Armstrong’s Vision for a Compassionate Future
Armstrong believes that we can find the wisdom we need by looking to the origins of today’s world religions.
“Renegade Gardener” Plots World Domination Through Home-Grown Veggies
Ron Finley speaks to YES! about why “gardening is gangsta” and how he's getting city youth back in the dirt.
How to Design Our Neighborhoods for Happiness
When we share our yards, sidewalks, and other common spaces, we find a greater sense of belonging and connection to those around us.
“Stand Your Ground Isn’t What Put the Bullet in Trayvon”: Voices from Florida’s Occupied Capitol
Daniel Agnew, Melanie Andrade, and Jabari Mickles are members of a group that occupied Florida’s capitol building after the Zimmerman acquittal.
“We’re Not Going Anywhere”: Sandy-Struck Neighborhoods Rebuild for Resilience
Climate change has turned up the volume, making “superstorms” like Sandy more likely. In this documentary, Clodagh McGowan introduces you to coastal homeowners who are rebuilding their houses to withstand the next big one.
What the US Can Learn From Africa’s Booming Economy
Seven out of the ten fastest-growing economies are in Africa. Behind that is a surge in healthy young people and an emphasis on local markets.
It Takes Time: Why Sustainable Farming Can’t Be Rushed
Maybe there’s something deeper to the stereotype of old-school farmers as plodding, slow-moving people.
Florida Occupation Digs in after Meeting with Governor Scott Turns Sour
The association says it will bring in retired members in an effort to defuse tensions between young occupiers and capitol police.
Day Four: Youth-Led Occupation of Florida Capitol Still Growing
For the last three nights, a growing group has camped out in the Florida Capitol building, demanding the governor address their concerns about the Zimmerman acquittal.
What Lipstick and High Heels Taught Me About Friendship
Heather and I were like oil and water. We made polite conversation but couldn’t find a single thing in common. But slowly over time, a friendship has grown.
It’s a “Story Problem”: What’s Behind Our Messed-Up Economy
The peoples of earlier times prospered from the guidance of simple stories that offered answers to their deepest questions. We need those now more than ever.
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