“The Story of Soil Is the Story of All of Us”
Annie Leonard and Tom Newmark on how they came to see soil as a solution to one of our biggest environmental problems—and as a tool to build more resilient communities.
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A New Food Court Offers a Leg Up for Local Eateries
A Bay Area market and cafe aims to build wealth for local food entrepreneurs and local community.
Notre Dame and the Fight for Sacred Lands
An Indigenous journalist reflects on the 800-year-old cathedral and what “sacred” means to her.
“What Does the World Beyond Jails and Prisons Look Like?”
Detroit Justice Center helps returning citizens navigate the red tape that comes with re-entry and avoid landing back in jail.
In the Search for Missing Women, Neighbors and Family Members Pair Drones With Indigenous Knowledge
Instead of waiting for answers from police, Indigenous communities are scanning hillsides and riverbeds—and helping families cope.
Could This Ancient Jewish Practice Be a New Tool for Sustainable Agriculture?
The practice of letting the land lie fallow after every six years of farming requires a complete reset in sustainable practices—and could gain traction as a way to combat climate change.
How the Disappearance of Immigrant Workers Created a Movement in a County That Voted for Trump
This rural community might have agreed with Trump’s anti-immigration policies on paper. But it could not abide their neighbors being taken away.
Why 30 Minutes of Nature a Day Is So Good for Your Health
Science is showing how immersion in nature speeds healing and acts as an antidote for many ailments.
Fire Survivors Help Each Other—and Find Some Healing in the Process
For wildfire survivors, helping and connecting with others is crucial to their ongoing recovery.
By Forgiving Warrants and Fines, Communities Give People a Fresh Start
Sometimes a suspended driver’s license stands in the way of a desperately needed job.
Where Homeownership Starts at $1 per Square Foot
A tiny house program in Detroit helps people avoid homelessness, and get a head start on building equity.
This Castle in the Desert Provides Respite to Asylum-Seekers
After leaving detention, as many as 300 asylum-seekers find temporary housing in a former monastery before they move onto the next leg of their journey.
5 Ways to Talk With Your Kids So They Feel Loved
Warm, nurturing messages need repeating over and over again with our children.
Why Student Players Deserve a Cut of the Billions They Bring In for College Athletics
College basketball players are on average worth $212,080 to their program—much more than the cost of their scholarships.
What This Year’s World Happiness Report Reveals About Our National Well-Being
When governments take care of us, we take care of each other. And the U.S. is struggling.
For Black Women, Reproductive Justice Is About More Than High-Risk Pregnancies
Infertility affects Black women twice as much as other women—and they’re less likely to seek assistance.
How Tribes Are Harnessing Cutting-Edge Data to Plan for Climate Change
Climate change is already damaging Indigenous ways of life. But tribes are adapting.
This Farmers Market Is Part of a Plan to Reduce Teen Births
A youth program in Orlando, Florida, wants to decrease high school dropouts, juvenile arrests, and teen births. And it’s working.
Why We’re Seeing More Realistic Depictions of Abortion in TV and Film
Planned Parenthood has partnered with the entertainment industry to combat misrepresentations of women’s reproductive health.
The Fallacy That 1619 Was the Start of Slavery Distorts History
The worst consequence of raising the curtain with that date is that it casually normalizes White Christian Europeans as historical constants.
The Legal Case for Trans Rights
From bathrooms to battlefields, a fact-based look at the law and gender identity.
“I Am My White Ancestors” Claims the Legacy of Oppression
An artist’s journey into her family’s Whiteness.
This Library Takes an Indigenous Approach to Categorizing Books
Xwi7xwa library in British Columbia is working to decolonize the way libraries organize information.
Can Rent Control Protect Communities?
Oregon passed a statewide cap on annual rent increases, and now other states are paying close attention.
Only 13 States Offer Medically Accurate Sex Education. Here’s How to Fill in the Gaps
The Sexy Sex Ed initiative helps rural young people feel more comfortable discussing their bodies, sex, and reproductive health to empower them to advocate for themselves.
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