Can a Major City Go Car-Free? Berlin Might Know Soon Enough
A group of activists in the German capital are pushing an ambitious plan to eliminate private vehicles in the city center, an area twice as big as Manhattan.
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11 Books to Give and Share
YES! staff recommend books that influenced and entertained us this year.
Community Organizers Are Helping Immigrants Navigate COVID Misinformation
Lies, conspiracy theories, and quack cures about COVID-19 are all over the internet—and immigrants are particularly vulnerable. But concerted community efforts can combat it.
How One Czech City Is Supporting Its Migrant Population
The city of Brno’s growing migrant population had been mostly served by NGOs. It wasn’t enough. So the city brought the work in-house.
Community Efforts to Clean Up Contaminated Water in One California Town
“Lawmakers need to figure out better ways to balance the interests of industry with protecting people’s health.”
Incarcerated Seniors Deserve a Chance to Come Home for the Holidays
Years of “tough-on-crime” policies have resulted in growing numbers of elderly people remaining in prison for decades. It’s past time to enact policies that help them come home.
Why Are Women of Color in Academia Expected to Do Diversity Work?
Female faculty members of color are disproportionately called upon by both colleagues and students to do diversity, equity, and inclusion work—with no compensation for this labor.
Facial Recognition Tech Perpetuates Racial Bias. So Why Are We Still Using It?
This unregulated technology has served to enhance discriminatory practices by law enforcement and further endanger the lives of communities of color.
How an Inefficient but Resilient Food System Fed a Hospital—and a Community
“When we started our farm-to-hospital concept, we never could have anticipated a global pandemic, but the pandemic provided proof of concept.”
Talking (and Not Talking) About the Climate Emergency With My Kids
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, how to talk to kids about climate change.
A Tribute to Indigenous Mothers by Their Indipino Children
Indigenous and Aboriginal women on Bainbridge Island had to hide their identity. Now, their adult children embrace it.
Why Public Art Is Good for Cities
Studies show that investments in public art can improve street safety, provide tourism and new jobs, and combat social isolation and anxiety.
The YES! Crossword: Human Rights Day
The clues for December’s puzzle focus on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, signed this month in 1948.
Overturning Roe v. Wade Isn’t Just About Abortion
The likely outcome of the Dobbs decision will have far-reaching effects on women’s health, both physiological and financial.
Community Conversation: A New Social Justice
Which social justice movements and organizations do you see helping to build a better world right now? How have they inspired you or transformed how you think or act?
The Rights of Rivers
Indigenous communities and conservationists around the world are challenging the long-held view of water as a human commodity. Can the same approach work in the United States’ arid Southwest?
The Importance of Knowing AIDS History
To understand the AIDS crisis that started 40 years ago, we need to listen to those who experienced it.
Why Supporting Black-Run Child Care Centers Benefits Everyone
President Biden has already committed to addressing systemic racism. Here’s a good place to start.
Facing Eviction from an Urban Farm, Baltimore Activists Continue Their Fight for Food Sovereignty
After years of relying on fresh produce from a local urban farm, Baltimore’s Cherry Hill neighborhood is rallying together to save their farm from the city’s eviction notice.
A Guide to Climate Reparations
Reparations, debt cancellation, and climate justice are all regular features in climate solutions—but what do they mean in practice?
Does the Climate Crisis Inspire Anger?
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, we contemplate anger, heart, and action.
How to Show Solidarity with Black Lives Matter this Holiday Season
Melina Abdullah of Black Lives Matter explains how the 3 core tenets of the Black Xmas campaign are building Black, buying Black, and banking Black.
A Brief Analysis of Letting Go
As a collective, how do we say goodbye to the structures and traditions that no longer serve, protect, and preserve us?
A Multi-Cultural Perspective on Gratitude
Learning from other languages and cultures of gratitude, perhaps Americans can make “thank you” less casual and more heartfelt.
This Is What Trans Solidarity Really Means
2021 was the deadliest year on record for trans people, just like the year before. Reversing that trend requires trans solidarity built upon mutual aid.
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