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Murmurations: Climate Solutions Require Black Ecology
Slavery and genocide fueled climate destruction. Black liberation will fuel regeneration.
A Feminism for the Many
It’s time to ditch the many forms of feminism that bolster oppressive systems.
Murmurations: Dawn of a New Beginning
adrienne maree brown has invited Movement Generation to bring us stories of life worth living in 2025.
Insulin Should Be a Right, Not a Privilege
Trump is attacking the policies aimed at making prescription medications affordable and accessible to all.
Does Trump’s Pick to Lead Medicare Want to End Medicare?
Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Öz to lead Medicare, though he owns significant shares in UnitedHealth Group.
Murmurations: A Spell for the Winter Solstice
adrienne maree brown offers a winter solstice poem that encourages us to birth new realities.
A More Humane Future for Shelter Animals
Other states could learn from California’s approach to overcrowding in animal shelters.
CEO’s Killing Sparks Discourse on Broken Health Care System
Suspect Luigi Mangione has become a stand in for anyone who has ever struggled to pay a hospital bill.
Filipino Communities Counter Election Grief
Care-centered organizations are helping people process loss, remain rooted, and imagine new futures.
The Transgressive Pleasure of Carnival
While tourists flock to Grenada for Carnival, lifelong residents are holding closely to Jab Jab, which symbolizes rebellion and liberation.
Parenting Toward Abolition
“We Grow the World Together” explores the complex relationship between parenting and abolition.
This Argentine Prison Cooperative Ended Recidivism
Inside a maximum security prison in Argentina, Liberté offers more than education and recreation for incarcerated people—it offers lessons in solidarity.
A Tool to Tackle Climate Emotions
A wheel of climate emotions helps students navigate feelings about the climate crisis.
The YES! Crossword: ReBIRTH
This is Patrick Blindauer’s last puzzle for YES! as he moves on to new projects. We would like to thank Patrick for all the engaging and thoughtful puzzles he’s contributed
Stories Retold in Water and Tallow
Traditional buffalo hide painting memorializes matriarchs who lived their medicine.
Rest as Resistance
Tricia Hersey’s new book insists we have the power to refuse capitalism’s grind culture and instead prioritize rest.
Women’s Rights and Feminism in the 2024 Election
In an Election Day conversation, Serene Khader reflects on how women were mobilized by attacks on their bodily autonomy, and what post-election organizing can look like.
Hope Is All We Have Today
As we await election results, Vilissa Thompson reminds us that hope is a discipline that we cannot cede to despair.
Trump Is Pulling From White Feminism’s Playbook
Even while trying to appeal to white women, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance continue to push policies that will harm them—and all women.
Murmurations: What the Whales Whispered
From the depths of the sea, whales are urging us to recognize our shared history, fate, and future, writes Michaela Harrison.
Cómo Apoyar a Las Personas Que Enfrentan el Duelo a Larga Distancia
Para los inmigrantes que enfrentan pérdidas desde lejos, el apoyo puede provenir de la comunidad, nuevos rituales y mejores políticas.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Abortion
When it comes to the often-taboo topic of abortion, the authors of "Liberating Abortion" are eager to share their wisdom with anyone considering accessing this form of health care.
Being White America’s “Momala”
Kamala Harris may win the presidency, but the media’s portrayal of her won’t challenge the expectations of those who see Black women as their mammies.
What to Do With Your White Guilt
Author Hilary Giovale knows that moving through guilt into accountability creates necessary change—for yourself and others.
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