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South Korea Reverses Coronavirus Rates
How did they do it? With extensive countermeasures such as free and quick testing, South Korea has slowed the spread of the virus and on March 14 reported more recoveries than new infections.
On Coronavirus, I Understand Why Black People May Trust Their Intuition Over the Government
As a doctor, I’m trained to remain calm in the face of uncertainty. As a Black woman, I shouldn’t make light of the way some Black people attempt to protect themselves in a country that often does little to protect them.
How a Cancer Treatment Center Bridges Cultural Divides
This North Carolina clinic is training “navigators” in the local Latinx community to help their relationships with patients.
Poets of Color Pave the Way for the Next Generation
Today in the U.S., a number of contemporary poets carry the torch of their work pushing for social change in their communities.
Public Banking Takes Hold
States and cities have introduced legislation to allow public banking.
A Better World Needs Better Economics
Our current economic paradigm is leading us to a world that nobody wants. To change that, we will have to invent an economics suited to the 21st century.
New Beginnings for an Ancient Forest, One Tree at a Time
Forest workers rush to give slow-growing whitebark pine saplings a head start.
What You Can Do About COVID-19 Right Now
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a lot of uncertainty, so here are some general tips for keeping ourselves and our communities safe.
Facing COVID-19 With Community Instead of Fear
As the coronavirus spreads anxiety and panic across the globe, people are finding ways to
share information and support each other.
The Radical Power of Storytelling
Despite the distractions and anxieties of the modern world, we still have the powerful capacity for wonder.
Fix it, Don’t Nix it
A weeklyish newsletter about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad.
Bridging the Food-or-Energy Gap
Should land be used for solar panels or agriculture? The burgeoning Solar Sheep movement argues: Why not both?
How to Reduce Infection Rates
Flu infection rates dropped in cities that implemented mandatory paid sick leave.
Turning Skiers Into Climate Voters
With 10 million skiers in the U.S. who are at risk of losing their snow to climate change, it's time to mobilize.
Meeting the Most Famous Black Woman in the World
Mary McLeod Bethune founded a college, defied the Klan, advised presidents, and like my grandmother, was a fierce warrior for justice.
Predictions of Record Voting
Political interest is high— from the number of small-donor contributions made to presidential candidates to cable news viewership—signaling voter turnout may reach new heights in November.
Are Community Schools the Future of Education Reform?
“If we help them tap it, our kids have endless potential.”
Can Moderate Democrats Sign On to a Progressive President?
Bernie Sanders still has a lot of momentum, but many moderates are skeptical of
socialism. They don’t have to be.
Harvard Students Connect the Dots Between Slavery and Prison
Students suing the Ivy League say rather than helping to dismantle the system of “human caging,” the school is profiting from it.
Teen Wellness Starts Inside High Schools
Planned Parenthood’s new Wellbeing Centers in Los Angeles offer much-needed resources and care for teens and their parents.
Dismantling Food Colonialism in the Hopi Nation
Hopi leaders are restoring food sovereignty for the tribe’s 2,500-square-mile reservation—which has only two grocery stores.
How Do We Fix America’s Fertilizer Problem? Look in This Ditch
Indiana farmers have managed to clean up their pollution. Here’s how they did it.
Poetry at a North Carolina Biscuit Chain Brings People Together
For five years Biscuitville has observed Black History Month with poetry gatherings.
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