An Indigenous Perspective on Reconnecting With the Land
“Once we collectively feel this connection, this relationship, we can then begin to understand the responsibility we have—the responsibility that I feel, and that my ancestors felt.”
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Intersectional Activism in a Post-Roe World
Abortion bans tend to disproportionately impact vulnerable populations in low-income, rural communities. Here’s how young people of color are fighting back.
What My Green Card Love Story Taught Me About Immigration
Insecurity and powerlessness are the norm for immigrants navigating the U.S.’s immigration system—even when they are married to a U.S. citizen.
Getting Voters the Truth in a Whirlwind of Lies
In Arizona, voter groups reach out to Latino citizens to combat misinformation spread by election-denier candidates.
A Tiny Home Village Gets a Big Helping Hand
Through a growing master-planned community, a faith-based nonprofit in East Austin is working to make a dent in chronic homelessness.
We the People Are All in This Together
Changing course to transform into an ecological civilization will take international cooperation. But the U.S and China are setting a poor example.
Solving the Climate Crisis Requires Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Native study of the natural world is exceptionally deep and nuanced at understanding and protecting ecosystems.
Insults May Not Lead to Votes After All
Name-calling in politics grabs headlines, but voters don’t like it—and it could backfire in the 2022 midterm elections.
What if We Believed Anything Was Possible?
If we don’t address our cognitive dissonance, we’ll get stuck where we are, and diminish our capacity for progress.
An Abolitionist Makes a Case for “No More Police”
The demand to “defund the police” asks politicians to go beyond platitudes and actually end the violence of policing, shifting resources in ways that promote the redistribution of wealth.
Residents Are a City’s Best Source of Climate Change Data
Cities across the U.S. are looking to citizen science for data on heat waves and other climate impacts.
How Migrants Sent to Massachusetts Found Aid and Community
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent nearly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard with no warning. Instead of being shunned, the migrants were welcomed and supported.
Consider the Banana
A new book of poetry by Paul Hlava Ceballos digs up the history of the ubiquitous fruit.
Gig Drivers Strive for a Safer Workplace
The gig economy provides no safety net for its workers, but some activists are hoping to change that.
Murmurations: Accountable to Earth
In their September column, adrienne maree brown asks how we can hear beyond the human cry for help.
Decolonizing Regenerative Cattle Ranching
Native farmers want newcomers to know there’s nothing novel about caring for the land that grows our food.
In the Wake of Yet Another Hurricane, Puerto Rico Needs Real and Equitable Investment
This crisis is political as much as environmental. Solutions require justice.
Why You Should Write That Thank You Note
An attitude of gratitude may relieve stress, which in turn may lead to better health.
Murmurations: A Spell for the Fall Equinox
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, adrienne maree brown offers a seasonal spell to honor the fall equinox.
Reimagining Safety and Liberation Without Police
We can work for safety and liberation by investing in community-based alternatives to policing, like mental health programs, public education, restorative justice practices, and economic justice.
How Indigenous Knowledge Reconnects Us All to Fire
By elevating Traditional Ecological Knowledge, a forestry center in Minnesota works to restore ecosystems and Indigenous sovereignty.
Alaska Natives Use Virtual Imagery to Preserve and Pass on Culture
Thanks to digitization, a fragile Tlingit ceremonial garment is once again teaching traditional weaving techniques.
What Capitalism Has to Do With Falling in Love
Even though most of us are sincere in our pursuits of true love, how much do we actually perceive love as a product, and how does this influence our relationships?
9 Myths About Gentrification
It’s time to stop believing the lie that gentrification is inevitable.
How TikTok Helped Me Find Community When the Health Care System Failed Me
“I can finally manage my PCOS in a healthy and sustainable way thanks to an unlikely ally: TikTok.”
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