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How President Obama Can Turn Climate Speech Into Action

Many were surprised to hear President Barack Obama take up climate change at today’s inaugural address. Here are a few ways the president can seize the moment and transform our approach to climate action.

Sarah van Gelder | Jan 22, 2013

Local economies | Wealth and inequality | Citizens United

The Trillion Dollar Coin: A Debt Solution for the People

Far from being a gimmick, having the U.S. Treasury mint high-denomination coins is a solution that cuts to the root of America’s financial problems. And Benjamin Franklin would have liked it, too.

Ellen Brown | Jan 18, 2013

The Personal Story Behind the Essay, “Religion, Science, and Spirit: A Sacred Story for Our Time”

Twenty years ago, David Korten began wrestling with the question, had we become too individualistic and shortsighted to save our species? Here's what he discovered about the power of foundational stories to keep us trapped in a suicidal economy—or awaken us to our spiritual nature.

David Korten | Jan 18, 2013

Religion, Science, and Spirit: A Sacred Story for Our Time

Is it possible that the human future depends upon a new sacred story—a story that gives us a reason to care? Could it be a story already embraced by a majority, although it has neither institutional support nor a place in the public conversation?

David Korten | Jan 18, 2013

Remembering Aaron Swartz, “Alpha Geek” and Defender of Online Freedom

Aaron Swartz took his own life at the age of 26, after years of legal trouble over academic articles he downloaded and intended to share. He leaves behind a legacy of thinking about the power of the internet to shape our political lives.

Micah L. Sifry | Jan 18, 2013

Married with Children? It’s Not the End of Individuality

Sometimes Shannon Hayes finds herself missing the days before she was a mother. But the circle of familial give-and-take love makes the trade-off worth it.

Shannon Hayes | Jan 17, 2013

Movement to End High-Stakes Testing Steps Up in Seattle

Teachers at two Seattle high schools violated district policy and their union contracts by refusing to administer a mandatory test. And signs abound that teachers around the nation are ready to stand up, too.

Dean Paton | Jan 15, 2013

Meet the Youngest Member of the Tiny House Movement

This 16-year-old is building himself a future free from mortgage payments, not to mention college accommodations that are a bit homier than your average dorm room.

Jan 12, 2013

6 Habits of Highly Empathetic People

According to new research, empathy is a habit we can cultivate to improve the quality of our own lives. But what is empathy? And how can you expand your own empathetic potential?

Roman Krznaric | Jan 11, 2013

Citizens United

A Feel-Good Movie about Fracking? YES! Interviews Producer of “Promised Land”

Chris Moore, who co-produced “Good Will Hunting,” has a new film starring Matt Damon as a corporate salesman trying to open up a small town to fracking. Here, YES! publisher Fran Korten gets Moore’s take on the ideas behind the film.

Fran Korten | Jan 8, 2013

Local power | Climate

Why Post-Sandy America Needs State Banks More than Ever

If we the people want the sort of security in emergencies that is available to the owners of Wall Street banks, we need to own some banks ourselves.

Ellen Brown | Jan 8, 2013

Six Ways to Stay Warm without Central Heating

Whether you’re looking for ways to save a few bucks or to be kinder to the environment, these are some fun tips to fight the cold.

Malcolm Harris | Jan 8, 2013

Wealth and inequality

Radical Generosity

What’s better than turning a profit by selling your work? Filmmakers, cafe owners, and even corporations like Panera Bread point to the satisfaction that comes with giving it away.

Paul Van Slambrouk | Jan 5, 2013

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