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New Study Shows Wealth Inequality Hits Communities of Color Hardest
And it’s not just about rich and poor. The racial wealth gap is damaging to the economy as a whole.
The Green New Deal: Movements (Finally) Get Visionary Again
It’s bold, it’s inclusive. And Ocasio-Cortez and the young generation behind it understand that economic power needs to be met by people power.
Enough Finger-Pointing: That Kid in the MAGA Hat Is My Kid! (He’s Yours, Too)
Our White youth should expect us to demand better behavior from them.
Ocasio-Cortez Was Not at Davos, and That Means More Than You Think
What does a Donkey Kong fundraiser have to do with the annual gathering of the world’s elite capitalists in Davos? They both mark a cultural turning point.
5 Ways to Protect the Planet Without Disenfranchising People With Disabilities
Despite their vulnerability to climate change, people with disabilities often are omitted from relevant policy making.
17 “Impossible” Success Stories That Prove We’re Making Progress
From poverty and women’s rights to public health and the environment, we’re making strides.
Why Old Buildings Are the Key to Transforming a City
Tucson’s alternative approach to growth preserves its older building stock and spurs a downtown renaissance.
In “Shout Your Abortion,” a Celebration of Life
The viral social media campaign #ShoutYourAbortion is now a book that celebrates life and freedom as much as choice.
Cincinnati Neighborhoods Cross Cultural Divides With Storytelling
Cincy Stories gives people a platform to share their stories and build connections.
The Part About MLK White People Don’t Like to Talk About
Dr. King was widely disliked for his message of liberation for oppressed people in this country—Black people, Brown people, Native people, all poor people.
How Native Culture Helped Shape Rock ’n’ Roll
Native musicians played an oversize role in the history of American music. A documentary to air on PBS sets the record straight.
“Lean In” and 8 Other Bad Business Buzzwords
A radical pessimist’s glossary of exploitative economics.
Turning Tragedy Into Healing: Oscar Grant’s Family 10 Years Later
The film “Fruitvale Station” told the story of Grant’s death on a train platform. Now his family is building bridges between police and their communities.
The Choices We Make for Others at the End of Life
A palliative care nurse explains what to expect in the last days and hours.
Using Virtual Reality to Teach Empathy
Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is more than just a phrase for people working at the intersection of psychology and technology.
How Restoring My Late Parents’ Cherished Possessions Helped Me Grieve
It was just stuff. Until it wasn’t.
How to Really Divest From R. Kelly—and Other Disgraced Celebrity Favorites
Withdrawing support, both intentional and inadvertent, from harmful entertainers begins with knowing how they make their money.
What Right-Wing Whites Miss When They Talk About Secession
White Americans need immigrants and diversity. That’s not do-gooder talk. It’s math.
9 Things You Need to Know About the Pipeline Blockade in B.C.
Since 2010, the Unist’ot’en have fought the transit of fossil fuels through their hereditary lands. In the last few days, police finally moved in. Here’s how we got to this point.
Healthy Food Just Got a Big Boost in the New Farm Bill
A program that doubles the spending power for food stamp recipients who buy fresh produce just got more funding.
Black Mothers Change the Narrative By Telling Their Stories
Black women have been poorly represented in the mainstream. So a new yearlong fellowship prepares women to redefine the stories that are being told and control who gets to tell them.
The Instagram Community That’s Decolonizing Fitness
Here’s where to find a safe space for queer and trans people to get fit or stay healthy.
How Zero-Interest Lending Pays Off for Everyone
This peer-to-peer lender left big finance behind to invest in community.
How to Not Be (Completely) Depressed About Climate Change
Doing something every day can be profoundly helpful in giving people hope, and it’s a path to change.
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