Addressing domestic violence solely through the criminal justice system often doesn’t fix the problem or promote healing, and may actually cause additional harm. More holistic, trauma-informed approaches can give people a chance to process the deeper reasons for their behavior and allow them an opportunity to change.
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Black and Brown rage is often dehumanized, while White rage is protected and coddled. But it takes courage to transmute rage and anger into collective and lasting transformation.
When it is difficult to see the truth, speaking it becomes even more essential, writes adrienne maree brown.
Studies show that parents are generally less happy than their childless peers—and lack of government support is largely to blame.
Six essential things to know about the month of Ramadan, from a religious studies expert.
Black women like Jada Pinkett Smith and Representative Ayanna Pressley are coming forward to shed light on a little known hair loss condition that disproportionately affects Black women.
Unlearning our punitive impulses will take slow, hard work, says adrienne maree brown. But it is possible.
Attachment theory can be helpful in holistically supporting refugee children by using its evidence to improve refugee relief and resettlement.
This month’s puzzle will provide you with a handful of contemporary heroines to remember before they’re gone.
“Let us remind ourselves that life moves ever towards life.”
Each spring, millions of Indians and Hindus celebrate Holi. But as Western forces try to capitalize on the colorful tradition, there are ways to enjoy it without engaging in cultural appropriation.
Given the escalation of this problem during the pandemic, it’s time to fund more effective responses to domestic violence that truly make our families and communities safer.
Patriarchy and capitalism did not leave love untouched. As a child of the diaspora, I’ve learned to find intimacy in many places outside the phenomena of sex and romance.
Two years into a global pandemic, adrienne maree brown invites us to root into compassion and reconnect with our state of interbeing.
Black history is American history. Put your knowledge to the test with this month’s puzzle.
“I know there is a way to grow older that brings us deeply into living.”
“Rather than letting our relationship with nature extinguish itself during the cold, wet, dark days, we need to take special care to keep it kindled.”
Christena Cleveland on her pilgrimage to find the sacred Black feminine.
Understanding why many Asian Americans don’t seek mental health care—like stigma and lack of culturally appropriate resources—is essential to providing effective support.
From breath work to joyful movement, 9 suggestions on how to compassionately soothe the body amidst pandemic anxiety.
Thich Nhat Hanh, who taught mindfulness for decades, approached death in that same spirit.
adrienne maree brown invites YES! readers to join her in writing “fan fiction and fan poetics for the future.”
Across the state, midwives and doulas are working to increase education and access to their services to more Black and Brown women.
January’s puzzle takes a literary theme—are you up for the challenge?
“Slow work is an exercise in doing less, and more aspirationally, doing nothing.”
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