Why I Decided to Come Out to My Students as a Trans Man
I had read stories of teachers being fired. I decided that was a risk I was willing to take for the opportunity to teach with my whole self.
Political Power
YES! believes in the fundamental right of people to determine their own political future, and reports on efforts to expand access to democracy and voter enfranchisement, while also acknowledging the limits of electoral politics, and “democracy” as it has been used as a bludgeon by imperial powers.
These Indigenous Women Are Reclaiming Stolen Land in the Bay Area
Through a voluntary land tax and donations from land owners, this organization is working to create an alternative land base for Indigenous people in California’s East Bay.
A Lower Voting Age Isn’t Just About Politics
While young people tend to vote for more progressive candidates, the policies they support are necessary for everyone’s survival.
“What Does the World Beyond Jails and Prisons Look Like?”
Detroit Justice Center helps returning citizens navigate the red tape that comes with re-entry and avoid landing back in jail.
In the Search for Missing Women, Neighbors and Family Members Pair Drones With Indigenous Knowledge
Instead of waiting for answers from police, Indigenous communities are scanning hillsides and riverbeds—and helping families cope.
By Forgiving Warrants and Fines, Communities Give People a Fresh Start
Sometimes a suspended driver’s license stands in the way of a desperately needed job.
This Farmers Market Is Part of a Plan to Reduce Teen Births
A youth program in Orlando, Florida, wants to decrease high school dropouts, juvenile arrests, and teen births. And it’s working.
Why We’re Seeing More Realistic Depictions of Abortion in TV and Film
Planned Parenthood has partnered with the entertainment industry to combat misrepresentations of women’s reproductive health.
Only 13 States Offer Medically Accurate Sex Education. Here’s How to Fill in the Gaps
The Sexy Sex Ed initiative helps rural young people feel more comfortable discussing their bodies, sex, and reproductive health to empower them to advocate for themselves.
This Is How White Privilege Goes to College
The recent college cheating scandal surprises no one. The superrich have long relied on “legacy admissions” to get them into their elite college of choice.
Why Students of Color Are Stepping Up to Lead Climate Strikes
The youth-led movement builds on the momentum of the increasingly Black and Brown leadership behind the Green New Deal.
3 Things Schools Should Teach About America’s History of White Supremacy
Lesson plans tend to gloss over the U.S.’s deeply entrenched institutional racism. Here’s what should be added.
How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change (and Have Fun, Too)
We can empower children to be a part of the solution.
Social Media Offers a New Teaching Tool for Black History
Race Women on Instagram spotlights generations of Black women trailblazers.
New York Exhibit Shows the Prison Crisis Through the Eyes of Formerly Incarcerated Artists
One piece of art is a tapestry of 39 bedsheets that the artist smuggled from prison over the course of three years.
California Decision Aims to End Aggressive Policing in Schools
And it offers a blueprint for reforming other districts that suffer from overpolicing.
What the Arrest of a Model Teacher Says About Education “Reform”
With a corporate agenda driving standardized testing in Atlanta schools, young educator Shani Robinson found herself facing prison.
Sometimes “Fake News” Is Just What We Need
When firmly grounded in truth, mischief-making can be an effective tool to generate valuable public discourse.
Where Sex Education Fails, Technology Can Help
The Juicebox app connects people with sex coaches to get their questions answered—anonymously.
Black Lives Matter Is Making Single Moms Homeowners
In Louisville, the group is purchasing vacant homes for low-income families to promote stability in the community and fight gentrification.
No Impact Man’s Guide to Activism
I’ve learned a lot about how to be an ordinary person, filled with self-doubt, who still takes the risk of trying to do something about the world.
In “Shout Your Abortion,” a Celebration of Life
The viral social media campaign #ShoutYourAbortion is now a book that celebrates life and freedom as much as choice.
Turning Tragedy Into Healing: Oscar Grant’s Family 10 Years Later
The film “Fruitvale Station” told the story of Grant’s death on a train platform. Now his family is building bridges between police and their communities.
Standing Rock’s Surprising Legacy: A Push for Public Banks
The effort to divest from Wall Street—and stop environment-killing projects gained momentum after the historic pipeline protest. Here’s what a city needs, and could gain, from municipal banking.
Our Ladies of Perpetual Activism: Nuns for Social Justice
These spirited sisters act to change the world in specific ways.
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