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Local power
The World Is Burning—Does the YES! Approach Still Matter?
A Final Word from YES! Founding Editor Sarah van Gelder on What We Hoped for and What Comes Next
Sarah van Gelder | Jun 11, 2025
Racial Justice
Beyond Criminality in the U.S. Immigration System
In order to overhaul the U.S. immigration system, it is vital for the country to nix the idea of criminality altogether.
Marina Manoukian | May 30, 2025
Body Politics
Lessons From the Māori and Japanese Peoples on Grieving Pregnancy Loss
Abortion in a world where reproductive justice is realized means allowing each person full autonomy over their pregnancy decision.
Andréa Becker | May 30, 2025
Political Power
Messages of Fierce Hope From the Global South
An offering of inspiration from Mexico, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand to help people in the U.S. navigate these difficult times.
Gabes Torres | May 30, 2025
LGBTQ Rights
Boycotts Are Back: Queer Travelers Fight Bigotry With Their Wallets
For decades, queer communities have used boycotts to combat erasure and demand liberation.
Lindsey Danis | May 30, 2025
Racial Justice
Growing Up On the Migration Route
For many migrant families, shelters near the U.S.–Mexico border are becoming more critical as immigration becomes more fraught.
Chantal Flores | May 28, 2025
Body Politics
Recovering Lost Stories From Trans History
Forgotten or destroyed trans narratives can still foster change for future trans generations.
Eli Erlick | May 27, 2025
Body Politics
The Freedom to Choose Hysterectomy
This form of care can be hard to access for those who have a uterus in a medical system built for cis women having babies.
Andréa Becker | May 26, 2025
Activism
St. Louis Says “Not Another Nickel” to Human Rights Violators
A new grassroots effort is challenging the city to strip companies such as Boeing and ICL of tax exemptions.
Marianne Dhenin | May 26, 2025
Political Power
Voters Demand a Bolder and More Progressive Democratic Party
Around the U.S., progressive candidates are preparing to run for office and push for a liberal opposition that lives up to its ideals.
Marianne Dhenin | May 22, 2025
Education
Educators Fight Suppression to Teach America’s Real History
To fill the growing vacuum of history education in the U.S., racial justice organizers are offering truth-based curricula.
Marianne Dhenin | May 21, 2025
Body Politics
Colombian Activists Destigmatize Drug Use—and Make It Safer
After a failed War on Drugs, Échele Cabeza is working to protect drug consumers rather than penalize them.
Christina Noriega | May 20, 2025
LGBTQ Rights
Beyond the Rainbow
When we interrogate the symbolism of the LGBTQ flag, we can disrupt the myth that queer communities have always been harmonious.
Kaila Adia Story | May 20, 2025
Racial Justice
Indigenous Stewards Reclaim Prison Land
The Appalachian Rekindling Project purchased land in Kentucky that was designated for a federal prison.
ray levy uyeda | May 16, 2025
Political Power
Self-Determined: Solidarity in Sovereignty
Why Indigenous governance holds the key to our collective future