Not all political polarization is bad—some of it is inevitable in a healthy democracy. But the U.S. is not a healthy democracy.
“Slow work is an exercise in doing less, and more aspirationally, doing nothing.”
Unaffordable housing is a major factor that drives Black Oaklanders out of the California city—so what can we do about it?
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For a new normal based on democratic principles, we need a vigilant and truly free press.
“We are on the edge of a fundamental reshaping of finance.”
And may we remember that real change demands our active and sustained participation, even in the tender aches of living in the unknown.
A major for-profit affordable housing provider hasn’t evicted a single tenant since early 2020. How did the company do it, and can its method be a model for other developers?
A historic victory over the fashion industry in California is creating ripples for global change.
A team of Portland activists is working to keep Black residents in their homes with maintenance and upgrades.
A brief history, including evergreen trees, presents, and Santa Claus.
“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week we look at how you can electrify your life for the planet.
If you are wondering whether a political movement is effective, follow the music.
An alcohol aficionado on how spirits like bourbon fit into our food system.
The first of its kind, the nine-member task force will study and develop reparations proposals in order to start repairing the harm done to African American families and communities by U.S. policies.
Here at YES!, we’re fortunate to have windows into moments of hope, progress, and positive change.
adrienne maree brown reflects on the sacred rest that comes about with the winter solstice.
We asked you to share which foods make you feel connected to your roots. Your answers blew us away.
For years, horror—a sort of safe danger I knew had an end—got me through some seriously traumatic situations.
A group of activists in the German capital are pushing an ambitious plan to eliminate private vehicles in the city center, an area twice as big as Manhattan.
YES! staff recommend books that influenced and entertained us this year.
Lies, conspiracy theories, and quack cures about COVID-19 are all over the internet—and immigrants are particularly vulnerable. But concerted community efforts can combat it.
The city of Brno’s growing migrant population had been mostly served by NGOs. It wasn’t enough. So the city brought the work in-house.
“Lawmakers need to figure out better ways to balance the interests of industry with protecting people’s health.”
Years of “tough-on-crime” policies have resulted in growing numbers of elderly people remaining in prison for decades. It’s past time to enact policies that help them come home.
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