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YES! Editors | Nov 3, 2020

No Matter the Election’s Outcome, Our Work Continues

You can count on us to bring you journalism that tells hard truths and pushes for a more equitable, sustainable, and compassionate world. In return, we need you to keep the momentum going.

YES! Editors | Nov 2, 2020

Voting Rights | Gender justice

Overcoming Bias in Voting

“Strategic discrimination” is a subtle yet pervasive behavior that keeps people from voting for women and people of color.

Regina Bateson | Nov 2, 2020

Aging and dying | Coronavirus

How Celebrating the Day of the Dead Abroad Brought Me Home

Living in the United States, I came to understand the ancient Mexican tradition of honoring the dead.

Maritza L. Félix | Nov 1, 2020

Clean elections | Voter suppression

Right-Wing Extremism and the Election

Federal law enforcement is concerned that the violent opposition to civil rights demonstrations and pandemic safety measures may foreshadow violence on Election Day or soon after. West Virginia officials are downplaying the threat.

Chris Jones | Oct 30, 2020

Women | Aging and dying

The Feminist Magic of the Older Witch

Witchcraft is having a moment. But look past pop culture's teenaged spellbinders and consider the encouraging example of the unconventional crone.

Sam George-Allen | Oct 30, 2020

Gender justice

Women in Congress Push Back Against Misogyny

“We have every right to do our jobs and represent our communities without fearing for our safety.”

Mona Lena Krook | Oct 28, 2020

Minimum Viable Planet | Climate

5 Ways to Push the Climate Conversation on Social Media

“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad. This week, five quick tips that really do work!

Sarah Lazarovic | Oct 27, 2020

Reproductive rights | Climate

Should You Have Kids Despite Climate Change?

This decision comes with the privileges of race, class, and citizenship status—which is why reproductive justice needs to be part of the climate conversation.

Heather Houser | Oct 26, 2020

Democratic reforms

America Is Not a Democracy, But We Must Become One

The founders of this nation did many things, but establishing democracy was not one of them. That’s our job.

David Korten | Oct 23, 2020

Education | Climate

Climate Literacy Is Essential for Effective Change

We need to make it easier to understand basic climate science and emissions reductions.

Sarah Lazarovic | Oct 23, 2020

Clean elections | Voter suppression

In This Election, We Can’t Let Down Our Guard

There are some positive signs, but otherwise this is still the biggest trash fire of an election since… well, since 2016.

Chris Winters | Oct 22, 2020

Now Hiring: Producer/Host for Radio Pilot

The application deadline is Nov. 8, 2020.

YES! Editors | Oct 20, 2020

Coronavirus | Health care

7 Steps to Stay COVID-Safe This Winter

Cooler weather means more time spent indoors, which requires greater precautions to avoid contracting or spreading the coronavirus.

Melissa Burdi | Oct 20, 2020

Coronavirus | Health care

As Winter Approaches, States Consider How to Keep COVID in Check

As the U.S. braces for a seasonal uptick in COVID-19 cases, two public health researchers assess what’s worked for states to keep infection rates low.

Tiffany A. Radcliff, Murray J. Côté | Oct 19, 2020

Activism | Climate

Young Activists Aren’t Waiting For Anyone

Older generations have generally favored “nowism,” which privileges short-term well-being at the expense of long-term environmental and societal sustainability. And today’s youth are done with it.

Mike Males | Oct 16, 2020

Health care

Why Trump’s Health Care Move Is an Empty Promise

Trump’s executive order can’t replace the protections and systems in the Affordable Care Act.

Simon F. Haeder | Oct 15, 2020

Mental health

How Black Classical Musicians Are Creating Community

In Canada, as in the U.S., professional orchestras are overwhelmingly White. But Black classical musicians are finding ways to make sure they’re heard.

Gloria Blizzard, Gillian Turnbull | Oct 14, 2020

How to Find Joy (Even in 2020)

Amid suffering, joy is an incredibly powerful companion.

Angela Gorrell | Oct 13, 2020

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