Why Jefferson’s Vision of Islam in America Matters Today
The author of the Declaration of Independence had sought to protect not just Christians, but Americans of all faiths.
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Supreme Court Affirms Native American Treaty Rights to Harvest Salmon
The decision upholds 19th century promises and should increase the number of fish for everyone.
Just One State Stands Between Women’s Rights and the Constitution
Movements such as #MeToo and #SheShouldRun have re-energized the Equal Rights Amendment.
It’s Young Black Women’s Turn in Michigan
At 23, Myya Jones is running for state representative. She’s at the forefront of a wave of Black women running for office.
California’s Low Turnout Suggests Voters Need a Better Reason to Show Up
Still, there are signs of progress that could lead to increased turnout come November, including 1,800 women running for federal and state offices.
Why Mister Rogers’ Message of Love Is Good for Your Health
Evidence has mounted that he was on to something—people who express love and kindness really do regularly lead healthier lives.
Partisan Gerrymandering Could Soon Be Unconstitutional
Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on two cases, anti-gerrymandering action at the state level is well underway.
My Life-Changing Switch to Only TV Shows That Feature Real Black Lives
Three years ago I left behind television’s traditional White male narrative and found shows that affirm Blackness.
How California Could Get Its Money Out of Wall Street
The world’s fifth largest economy could keep the money in a state-owned bank to fund local infrastructure.
On the Diversity of Black Identity
A Black poet answers the questions you’re too afraid to ask.
Blacksmiths Turn Unwanted Guns Into Garden Tools
Shotguns often become hand spades, and a weapon like the AR-15 that was used in recent mass shootings has a thicker barrel that suits an afterlife as a mattock.
Ever Wonder How Rainfall Affects Your Peanut Butter Sandwich Habit?
Climate change will impact agriculture and food supplies. That’s why this digital classroom is teaching food literacy.
Montana Center Destroys Unwanted Guns—Trying to Make a Dent in 300 Million
Most of the center’s clients have been middle-aged people who inherit guns and don’t want them ending up in the wrong hands.
The Surprisingly Long History of Racial Oppression in Coffee Shops
Centuries before two Black men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks, capitalists met at coffee shops to profit from the transatlantic slave trade.
Guns & America: New Public Radio Project Wants You to Better Understand All Sides
A new program will take listeners beyond the politics of the current gun debate to explore Americans’ relationships with weapons.
YES! On Air: 30,000 Copies and Counting – This Newspaper Helps Inmates Prepare for Life on the Outside
In September 2017, Tracy Brumfield launched RISE, a resource guide catered toward helping current and former inmates navigate the barriers to housing and employment they face when they are released. YES! Media’s
Why Fast Fashion Needs to Slow Down
The no-waste economy must be applied to fashion, just as it is in the food industry.
What Fossil Fuels and Factory Farms Have in Common
Hint: They’re both issues of environmental injustice.
Barbara Ehrenreich: Why I’m Giving Up on Preventive Care
How contemporary American medicine is testing us to death.
In Gaza, a Focus on Creating IT Jobs For Women
A social enterprise starts up in one of the world’s most difficult environments, but one bursting with human capacity.
How Weakened Fossil Fuel Regulation Hurts Small Towns
A growing pool of scientific evidence indicates that living near oil and gas production can endanger public health.
The President’s Pardon of a Black Man Wasn’t About Justice
Trump’s other notable pardon was a racist sheriff. So what’s the deal?
Stacey Abrams Wants You to Upend the Status Quo, Too
The first Black woman candidate for governor of Georgia overcame obstacles at every turn, and laid out the road map for others to follow.
“A Break from Racism”: Eighth-Grader Discusses Her Winning Essay
This audio story was produced by YES! Media.
Teaching the Holocaust Will Change After All Survivors Are Dead
More states are requiring Holocaust and genocide education as a way of dealing with the increase in hate crimes.
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