Why Doing Nothing Is Good For You
The Dutch art of niksen—intentionally doing nothing, letting the mind wander—is much needed in our over-scheduled lives.
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The Normalization of Right-Wing Violence
The GOP has steadily conditioned its base to accept threats and violence as political discourse. That was on full display after the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago.
The Work of Radical Frugality
Frugality isn’t just a virtue practiced by bygone generations. It can also be a break with an all-consuming capitalist system.
To Transform Work, Start With Schools
Centering schools around the well-being of our students (and their teachers) is the most straightforward path to positive change in the workplace.
Why Is America Obsessed With Racial Trauma?
People of color are pigeonholed almost exclusively into constrained narratives of trauma and rejection, our anguish commodified for consumption. It’s time to change this.
Taking Action on Climate Change Requires Coming Together
Climate action, racial justice, and economic reform ultimately all have the same end goal. Our movements should unite behind it.
The Rise of Indigenous Candidates Raises Awareness of Key Issues
Indigenous values helped shape American democracy, and now they’re helping increase Native representation.
How Salt Marshes Prevented Development but Forever Changed Wetlands in the South Bay
Near San Francisco, an ambitious wetlands restoration project is attempting to balance a return to the ecological past with the realities of a changing future.
To Help the Economy and Addiction Problems, West Virginians Draw From Within
Solving the Mountain State’s endemic issues means a return to old-fashioned virtues of neighborliness and diligence.
The Pope’s Non-Apology to Indigenous Canadians Furthers a History of Abuse
Listening to survivors share their stories of horror does not absolve the Catholic Church of wrongdoings or release it from further accountability.
How the Korean Concept of “Han” Teaches Solidarity
It is high time for the U.S. to do some serious soul-searching. Communion and fellowship are what will get us through.
How Wildfires Impact California’s Housing Crisis
Wildfires and the destruction they cause have become a societal problem. Addressing this issue comprehensively should include both short-term and long-term solutions.
Beyond Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss
Nichols’ career arc shows how diverse casting on the screen can have a profound impact in the real world, too.
Can Twerking Be an Expression of Power?
A Black queer lawmaker posted a video on social media of herself twerking in a bikini. In response to the maelstrom of criticism, she’s reclaiming her bodily autonomy and pushing back with a new campaign.
The Voters Who Could Decide Close Elections in 2022
In addition to casting critical votes, Natives are winning local, state, and national offices.
Dobbs Is About More Than Abortion. It’s an Attack on Us All.
The Supreme Court’s decision validates a half-century-old strategy by Christian nationalists to remake the very fabric of this nation.
How to Decolonize Mental Health Treatment for BIPOC
Therapy can be very helpful, but we have to remember that therapy is not the standard nor the only place to find healing and safety.
Baby Boomers Mobilize Around Climate Change
The generation’s organizing experience, voter turnout, and spending power make them a powerful force for change.
Breaking Racial Barriers in Rowing
The sport has roots in ancient Egypt and evolved into an exclusive pastime of White upper-class men. But Brannon Johnson, the founder of the only Black-owned rowing club in the nation, is trying to change that.
Murmurations: Love Looks Like Accountability
Being accountable to ourselves and in our relationships with others helps to create a broader culture of accountability, writes adrienne maree brown.
A Growing Wave of Unionizing Drives Change
From Amazon to Starbucks, employees are demanding better pay and working conditions from companies that have long had a free hand to maximize profits at any cost.
How to Choose a Parenting Book That’s Right for You
With so many choices and differing opinions, it can be overwhelming to choose a parenting book. Here are some tips for finding the best options for you and your family.
The Political Power of Pro-Choice Protests
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, protests remind the Left how political change happens.
On Navajo Nation, Activists Use Citizen Science to Fight Pollution
Methane pollution is poorly tracked, so Diné activists are monitoring it themselves.
The Danger of Normalizing Trump’s Enablers
Testifying against Trump in the Jan. 6 Committee hearings should not absolve his enablers of the harm they helped him inflict.
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