Why Raising “Free-Range” Kids Isn’t an Option for Everyone
Helicopter parenting sparked an alternative movement to give children more independence—but not everyone can share that privilege.
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For a Sustainable Climate and Food System, Regenerative Agriculture Is the Key
The recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows that agriculture is responsible for 37% of greenhouse gas emissions. There’s hope—and a solution.
How I Overcame Military Sexual Trauma
Being a woman veteran is complicated. Being a survivor of military sexual trauma is even more so.
Five Years After Ferguson Uprising, Still Seeking Justice and Healing
On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, his family and the town of Ferguson look to the past—and future—to bring about meaningful change.
Reparations Are a Peace Treaty
The first article in this six-part series explores how the wars on drugs and poverty were actually wars on people, making the case for reparations as a way toward peace.
Ursula K. Le Guin Is Still the Radical Feminist We Need Today
adrienne maree brown shares unabashed love for the visionary writer, here and in the new documentary “Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin.”
After Incarceration: The Truth About a Loved One’s Return from Prison
Author Ebony Roberts gives voice to the unspoken struggle many women face when a loved one comes home.
White Supremacy Has Always Been Terrorism
And Donald Trump is fanning the flames by encouraging the violent ideology.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude
Americans say “thanks” a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
The U.S. Owes Migrants More Than “Decriminalization”
Our policies have created the disasters from which they are fleeing.
Impeachment: The Word That Dare Not Speak Its Name
We may be in the beginning stages of the process that could remove the president. But it may be moot, since the most important battle is over control of the statehouses.
Seeing Color in Green Spaces: How to Increase Diversity in Conservation
Black Americans are underrepresented in conservation and outdoor retail careers. To change that, White employers need to apply their liberal values to the workplace.
Will Banning Single-Family Zoning Make for More Affordable Homes?
Minneapolis effectively eliminated single-family zoning in order to undo decades of segregation and create more affordable housing options. Other states are watching closely.
To Survive Climate Catastrophe, Look to Queer and Disabled Folks
Biodiversity—in nature, and in our culture and resistance organizing—may be our best defense to the threats of climate change.
How Chicago Is Facing Its Violent History
A century after the deadly riot, the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 Commemoration Project looks to build bridges in a city still grappling with its segregated past—and present.
Indigenous People Demand an End to Detention on Stolen Lands
“As the original caretakers of these lands and territories, we have inherent authority over migration and demand an end to these barbaric acts.”
The Declaration of Independence Told Us What to Do About Tyrants Like Trump
Are we courageous enough to take action?
How This Black Entrepreneur Went From Homelessness to Housing Others
With help from a business incubator, Tyrone Poole created a platform to help people on low incomes find housing.
How Permaculture Is Helping Wildfire Survivors Recover
Survivors of California’s Camp Fire are working together to heal the land and each other after the deadly wildfire.
Dental Care Where There Is No Dentist
In a remote Alaskan village, this low-cost program gives patients something to smile about.
It’s Not a Woman’s Job to Protect a Man’s Virtue
The Mississippi gubernatorial candidate who wouldn’t allow a female reporter to cover his campaign without a male chaperone is recycling centuries of misogynistic mythology.
Hot Flashes and Killer Whales: The Evolutionary Advantage of Menopause
The patriarchy thinks menopause is a problem. A new book is making waves with the argument that "the change" has value for our species and the women who go through it.
For Healthy Communities, Look Beyond Diet and Exercise
Improving health for everyone starts with addressing systemic inequities.
The Surprising Link Between Dogs and Neighborhood Segregation
Dogs can be a point of connection between neighbors, but this researcher discovered pets can also reinforce racial barriers.
How a Black Farming Community Found Justice
Black families in the South are doing important work to continue the legacy of Black farming communities.
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