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How Facebook’s Data Has Been Turned Against Its Users—and Democracy
The company does more than just sell your data. It has put modern democracy at stake.
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Lonely People
Those trying to cure a loneliness epidemic by bringing people physically closer to their neighbors are oversimplifying its modern meaning.
Students Look Beyond Gun Control Laws to Prevent Violence—and It’s Working
As lawmakers argue over how best to address school shootings, student clubs are focused on reducing youth violence at schools and in their communities.
9 Ways You Can Use the Midterm Elections to Build Local Power
We can build long-term power in our communities and help elect our favorite candidates if we work strategically, inclusively—and independently.
Why Americans Score Lower on Happiness Every Year—And What to Do About It
Thanks to the U.N.’s World Happiness Report, many countries are realizing that economic growth doesn’t necessarily equal personal happiness.
Why Wikipedia Keeps Overlooking Women
Entries on women make up less than 30 percent of the website’s biographical coverage. Here’s what people are doing to fix it.
Tariffs Aren’t a Terrible Idea—If They’re About Well-Being of People, Not Corporations
Tariffs on imports could be part of reorienting the global economy. Now is a good time to talk about it.
YES! On Air: What Happens When White Parents Adopt Black Children and Move to Black Neighborhoods
Sometimes the best intentions to bolster identity and culture contribute to gentrification and displacement of the Black community. YES! Magazine’s Bailey Williams interviews contributor Angela Tucker about the unique challenges of White parents
Why Irish Americans Should Embrace Their Culture of Colonial Resistance
In telling the story of Irish America, we must grapple with the history of British colonial rule, racial identity, and capitalism.
These Photos Will Change the Way You Think About Race in Coal Country
The myth that Appalachia is uniformly White lingers, but communities of “Affrilachians” were documented in the 1930s.
The Importance of Movies Like “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time”
Researchers say that negative media portrayals of racial groups harm the self-esteem of children of color.
Photo Essay: 8 Reasons Students Walked Out Over Gun Laws
“All of these students will be voting in the next four years. We will be in the driver’s seat.”
The Racist Origin of the Second Amendment and the Rise of Black Gun Ownership
Many people of color are faced with uneasy support for a civil right that began as a way to oppress them.
Tribes Build a Traditional Watch House to Stop Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion
And since the fall, Tiny House Warriors have been putting homes in the path of the pipeline.
Why Reading Sherman Alexie Was Never Enough
As the #MeToo spotlight moves to Indian Country, epidemic violence against Native women meets tokenism in publishing.
99 Problems and SATs Ain’t One: How Hip-Hop Literacy Programs Improve Student Reading Skills
Teachers hope programs like this will create “a paradigm shift to how hip-hop is viewed culturally and its place in education.”
Imagine a Board Game Where You Still Like Your Friends at the End
Forget Monopoly. There are new games that challenge us to turn our competitive drive toward solving social problems.
The Global Economy Needs Fixing, but Tariffs and a Trade War Won’t Do That
If there’s any silver lining, it’s that out of this chaos may come an opportunity to rebuild globalized systems that are fair.
Why You Really Should Disconnect From Your Phone Every Day
If you want to enjoy feelings of closeness, connection, and intimacy with your friends and family, put away your phone.
They’re Walking Five Days Straight to Honor Harriet Tubman—and Black Women Everywhere
The women of GirlTrek are traversing 100 miles of the Underground Railroad to highlight Black female health and wellness.
The Ways Gratitude Can Also Make You Physically Healthier
Some research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains.
The Catholic Sisters Empowering Women Around the World
Next week, Catholic sisters will be joining a U.N. discussion on opportunities for gender equality.
Wakanda in Schools: The Black Panther Curriculum Makes Its Debut
How a Chicago teacher inspired by Black Panther is using the movie to teach about race and colonialism in America.
The Big Reason Young People Don’t Debate Gun Control the Way Adults Do
A dramatic 25-year reduction in gun violence among youth puts high schoolers in a unique position to influence debate.
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