How We Converted to a Cooperative—and How You Can, Too
Here are the basic steps any company will need to go through to give workers ownership.
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Happy Endings for Queer Characters
An interview with the playful, prefigurative, beloved and sometimes banned author, T.J. Klune.
My Mother’s Immigration Story, Part of Something Larger
You can say that my parents came to America for a better life, and they got one. But American imperialism shaped their paths.
Muscogee Nation Turns to Cows to Build for the Future
Tribal nations are finding sustainable ways to generate jobs and food security.
Why Fatal Police Interactions Are Avoidable
Police too often claim that confusion during an encounter caused them to fire fatal shots, as in the case of Patrick Lyoya. But there are solutions.
What Climate Justice Looks Like
A moral philosopher on the ethics of how we address global warming.
How to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
“Because no one had talked with me as a teen about what a real, healthy relationship looks like, I didn’t know what to do when my boyfriend became abusive.”
Learning to Swim Through My Hybrid Cultures
A poem, “Swimming,” explores themes of crossing borders, survival, and resilience.
In Photos: Rallying for Roe
After a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion signaled the court’s intention to overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, advocates for reproductive justice took to the streets in cities nationwide.
A Night Market Creates Opportunity for Black Communities
A North Nashville market that showcases Black-owned small businesses helps invigorate their community.
Community Land Trusts Make Housing Affordable
Community land trusts have a long history of helping people afford a home. In a time of skyrocketing housing prices, that’s more important than ever.
30 Years After the L.A. Uprising, Multiracial Organizers Rebuild the City
The 1992 L.A. rebellion was a wake-up call for a deeply segregated city.
The Politics of Rage
Black and Brown rage is often dehumanized, while White rage is protected and coddled. But it takes courage to transmute rage and anger into collective and lasting transformation.
Murmurations: How to Be Accountable With Your Words
When it is difficult to see the truth, speaking it becomes even more essential, writes adrienne maree brown.
How Muslims Are Rebuilding Ramadan’s Community Spirit
Even though Ramadan is about community, the pandemic forced us into isolation. Now, we are cautiously emerging, rebuilding our ties, and reimagining how to mark the holy month of fasting.
Art and Identity on the Spectrum
What does creativity look like on the spectrum? We asked four autistic artists to show us how they would like to be seen.
Renewable Energy Projects Power Up in Tribal Nations
Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind, and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future.
A Vision for a Better Environmental Movement
An activist and writer argues for a movement that centers BIPOC voices on the environment.
Tell Better Stories to Win Public Opinion (and Elections)
The antidote to a false narrative on the right is to create a better one on the left to counter it.
Instead of “Tough on Crime” Policies, California Could Fund Better Solutions
State legislatures and elected officials around the country have almost always responded to crime with more police funding in spite of little to no positive results. Instead, they could tackle the recidivism rate, solve the housing crisis, and reduce poverty.
To Save a Forest, Look to the Women
Women often suffer the most from environmental degradation. A nonprofit in Colombia is trying to make their needs central to conservation.
Why Paid Family Leave Makes for Happier Parents
Studies show that parents are generally less happy than their childless peers—and lack of government support is largely to blame.
My Climate Journey: Rebuilding Our Systems
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, illustrator and journalist Sarah Lazarovic explains why she needed to work on climate full-time.
Energy Is a Human Right
Energy democracy calls for public control of energy sources for the common good.
Breaking Down Racial Barriers in Real Estate
The real estate industry has long had a Whiteness problem. An emerging Black developer in Baltimore is challenging the state to help fix the appraisal gap and other injustices.
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