How We Converted to a Cooperative—and How You Can, Too
Here are the basic steps any company will need to go through to give workers ownership.
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Happy Endings for Queer Characters
An interview with the playful, prefigurative, beloved and sometimes banned author, T.J. Klune.
Muscogee Nation Turns to Cows to Build for the Future
Tribal nations are finding sustainable ways to generate jobs and food security.
Why Fatal Police Interactions Are Avoidable
Police too often claim that confusion during an encounter caused them to fire fatal shots, as in the case of Patrick Lyoya. But there are solutions.
How to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
“Because no one had talked with me as a teen about what a real, healthy relationship looks like, I didn’t know what to do when my boyfriend became abusive.”
In Photos: Rallying for Roe
After a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion signaled the court’s intention to overturn the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, advocates for reproductive justice took to the streets in cities nationwide.
A Night Market Creates Opportunity for Black Communities
A North Nashville market that showcases Black-owned small businesses helps invigorate their community.
Community Land Trusts Make Housing Affordable
Community land trusts have a long history of helping people afford a home. In a time of skyrocketing housing prices, that’s more important than ever.
30 Years After the L.A. Uprising, Multiracial Organizers Rebuild the City
The 1992 L.A. rebellion was a wake-up call for a deeply segregated city.
The Politics of Rage
Black and Brown rage is often dehumanized, while White rage is protected and coddled. But it takes courage to transmute rage and anger into collective and lasting transformation.
Murmurations: How to Be Accountable With Your Words
When it is difficult to see the truth, speaking it becomes even more essential, writes adrienne maree brown.
How Muslims Are Rebuilding Ramadan’s Community Spirit
Even though Ramadan is about community, the pandemic forced us into isolation. Now, we are cautiously emerging, rebuilding our ties, and reimagining how to mark the holy month of fasting.
Renewable Energy Projects Power Up in Tribal Nations
Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind, and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future.
Tell Better Stories to Win Public Opinion (and Elections)
The antidote to a false narrative on the right is to create a better one on the left to counter it.
Instead of “Tough on Crime” Policies, California Could Fund Better Solutions
State legislatures and elected officials around the country have almost always responded to crime with more police funding in spite of little to no positive results. Instead, they could tackle the recidivism rate, solve the housing crisis, and reduce poverty.
To Save a Forest, Look to the Women
Women often suffer the most from environmental degradation. A nonprofit in Colombia is trying to make their needs central to conservation.
Why Paid Family Leave Makes for Happier Parents
Studies show that parents are generally less happy than their childless peers—and lack of government support is largely to blame.
Breaking Down Racial Barriers in Real Estate
The real estate industry has long had a Whiteness problem. An emerging Black developer in Baltimore is challenging the state to help fix the appraisal gap and other injustices.
Fighting Off a Petrochemical Future in the Ohio River Valley
The gas industry envisions a network of fossil-fuel dependent plants. Local activists imagine a different path.
Raising Cows for the Climate
Regenerative grazing is booming along the Mid-Atlantic, potentially helping to mitigate cows’ climate impact.
How Wichita Found Success in Distributing Emergency Housing Vouchers
Wichita, Kansas, is using about 70% of its vouchers to help unsheltered people and those fleeing domestic violence, one of the highest usage rates in the country.
Unlearning Racism As a Non-Black Person of Color
A young, mixed-race Iranian American realized during the 2020 racial justice uprisings that being a person of color didn’t mean she was automatically an expert on race and racism.
Could a Transportation Revolution Actually Save Us From Climate Change?
In the newly released IPCC report, scientists concluded that immediate cuts are necessary to stop emissions. Systemic changes currently underway in the transportation sector could begin lowering that emissions footprint—but will it be enough?
Call for Submissions: The “Work” Issue
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Understanding Ramadan
Six essential things to know about the month of Ramadan, from a religious studies expert.
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