How to be Brave in a Culture of Fear
A nonviolent army stands fast, watching over human rights in the midst of conflict, a model of courageous peace.
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.
Seven Great Ideas for Movement Builders
Movement building is not just about winning on a particular issue, says Grace Lee Boggs. It is about advancing the evolution of human society.
Presente! A Radio Station Barn Raising
When farmworkers needed a way to reach one another, they invited activists nationwide for a radio barn raising.
The beloved community of Martin Luther King
Reflections on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s revolutionary ideas and what they might mean for us today.
Who’s Afraid of Music
Music can tell truths that otherwise go unheard, inspiring action, and sustaining resistance.
What Happens To Your Heart
The Campaign of Conscience joins North Americans who oppose the war in Iraq. They organize acts of civil disobedience and continue to provide humanitarian aid to Iraqis.
Second Chance For Black Farmers
A recent class-action suit by black farmers against the USDA fails to stem the loss of land by African American farmers.
Danny Glover: An Interview by Sarah van Gelder
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and actor Danny Glover talks about his lifelong activism.
Breakthroughs
Innovation, insight, and knowledge from the 20th century could inspire social transformation in the 21st.
Freedom’s Sacred Dance
The Veterans of Hope Project brings together veterans of the civil rights movement with young activist to explore links between religion and social transformation.
This Is What Democracy Looked Like
Amber Gallup reports from the IMF/World Bank protests in Washington, DC.
November 30 WTO Showdown
The most dramatic confrontations took place on November 30 (N30), when thousands of protesters blocked WTO delegates from reaching the meeting. Author Paul Hawken was among them.
Clueless In Seattle: What was N30 Actually About?
Why were all those people in the streets? Reporters and pundits who covered the WTO recited the free-trade mantra but knew nothing of its real-world impact. Then there’s the small matter of who owns the media
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