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Look out Monsanto: The Global Food Movement Is Rising

The book Harvesting Justice isn’t just a look at the world’s most exciting food justice groups—it’s also a knockout organizing tool.

Daniel Moss | Apr 11, 2013

Cooperatives

Occupy Sandy Funds Growth of Worker-Owned Co-Ops

Could the seaside neighborhoods struck by Hurricane Sandy be the next big incubator for worker-owned companies?

Peter Rugh | Apr 6, 2013

Citizens United

Arab Spring Breakers: 50,000 Gather in Tunisia to Plan People-Powered Economy

Tens of thousands of people from around the world gathered in Tunisia last week to talk about creating a fairer world. Here are some of the hottest topics from the panels in Tunis.

Signe Predmore | Apr 2, 2013

Donald Trump Picks the Wrong Scottish Farmers to Brawl With

When Donald Trump tried to develop a stretch of pristine Scottish seaside into a golf course, the feisty local community pushed back. A new documentary film tells the story.

Chris Francis | Mar 30, 2013

The Supreme Court on DOMA and Prop 8: What You Need to Know

This week, the Supreme Court deliberates on whether to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8. Forty-three years of precedent will play a key role in their decisions.

Warren Richey | Mar 29, 2013

Why Lent Makes People Happy (and Netflix Doesn’t)

Many of us believe getting more of the things we value will make us happier, but new research suggests that cutting back on life’s pleasures helps us enjoy them significantly more.

Jason Marsh, Rob Willer | Mar 28, 2013

$New York anti-fracking rally$

Citizens United | Renewable energy

Gas Industry Report Calls Anti-Fracking Movement a “Highly Effective Campaign”

A report intended to help the oil and gas industry squash the anti-fracking movement turns out to be full of useful information—and admits that much of what activists are saying is true.

Katrina Rabeler | Mar 27, 2013

Shh! Will U.S. Navy Turn It Down for Whales and Dolphins?

Human allies of whales and dolphins have long had difficulty reining in the Navy’s use of sonar that harms these animals. But recent developments suggest that may be starting to change.

Peter Pearsall | Mar 26, 2013

Local power

For Thriving Public Spaces, Just Add Seating

Could it be as simple as that? Author Jonathan Rowe thought so, and tried it out in his own hometown.

Jonathan Rowe | Mar 22, 2013

Sustainable Happiness? 6 Ways to Get There

Discover natural highs, map your interdependence, and other ways to discover joy within your reach.

Catherine O'Brien, Ian Murray | Mar 21, 2013

Don’t Laugh: The UN’s First International Happiness Day is Serious Business

Frances Moore Lappé on how countries and cities around the world, from Bhutan to Boston, are measuring well-being beyond GDP.

Frances Moore Lappé | Mar 21, 2013

Health care

How To Raise Boys to be Kind Men

What can we do to help young men respect women, recognize consent, and have healthy sexual relationships? Teach them kindness to others—and the courage to go against the crowd.

Kim Simon | Mar 19, 2013

Cooperatives | Citizens United

New Film Calls Worker-Owned Cooperatives “Next American Revolution”

Gar Alperovitz’s film points to worker-owned cooperatives as a growing alternative to traditional capitalism and socialism.

Kristin Hugo | Mar 16, 2013

What Our Kids Can Teach Us About Trying Over

Children’s future happiness is not tied to how well they behave or whether they will be able to hold a job. It is tied to their ability to create with their minds and their hands.

Shannon Hayes | Mar 16, 2013

Mental health

Teaching Emotions: A Different Approach to Ending School Violence

A growing network of programs is teaching kids how to understand and express their emotions. Among their results: decreased aggression and violence.

Katherine Gustafson | Mar 15, 2013

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