Much environmental framing misses the point about capitalism and Indigenous sovereignty.
Asian Americans were conveniently written out of history about the Old West. But they were present—and prolific.
“Within me, I hold two cultures, two ancestries that sometimes feel at odds with each other. But when they exist in me, they create something that is simultaneously both and neither.”
BIPOC leaders pursue visionary solutions proportional to the climate emergency we face.
Research shows that family acceptance and affirmation can have a life-saving impact on transgender youth.
Thirty-six years ago, Delila Olsson read Maria Montessori’s vision of a new humanity and it ignited her life’s work. Inspired by Montessori’s belief that holistic education can lead to a
Spring 2021: The Ecological Civilization Issue Our spring issue explored what an ecological civilization might look like, digging into the origins and implementation of the principles that guide modern movements
Valerie Segrest is regional director of the Native Food and Knowledge Systems for the Native American Agriculture Fund. A nutrition educator who specializes in local and traditional foods and
A conversation with YES! Media Executive Director Christine Hanna and Casey Camp-Horinek, Environmental Ambassador, Matriarch and Hereditary Drumkeeper of the Ponca Nation of Oklahoma.
Every issue of YES! is created to not only inform, but also to inspire, to encourage, and to motivate. The sections are designed to share personal, communal, and societal approaches
Transformative Justice is not just replacing the cops. It’s a completely different worldview.
For decades, Americans have been told they should love their jobs. But is this a healthy relationship?
Getting White men to give up dominance is a challenge.
NBA championships won by LeBron James after 17 seasons: 4 [1] WNBA championships won by Sue Bird after 17 seasons: 4 [2] Olympic gold medals won by James: 2 [3]
How communities are addressing the digital divide equitably and quickly.
Waste is built into modern culture. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Meet seven deserving medicinal wildflowers to invite into your world.
Don’t forget the plastic that gives me freedom.
I hope to inspire people to want to change, to cut off their plastic usage little by little.
Big Oil says citizens should do more to stop climate change.
Other countries get creative.
Mexico City’s 22 million people discovered change is not that simple.
A new generation of medical professionals is tasked with undoing decades of hospitals’ easy reliance on single-use plastic.
The disconnection and buried shame that hold us back.
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