When American Small Towns Loved Socialism
A graphic biography about Eugene V. Debs, folk hero and presidential candidate, reminds us of a time when support for socialism was strong in places like Kansas, Oklahoma, and Ohio.
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Pollution Doesn鈥檛 Stand a Chance Against This Living Technology
An early experiment at a city landfill showed how algae and sunlight can repair environmental damage.
How Young People Became Politically Powerful and Won the Vote
It took a long time, and a lot of activism. But the shift in public opinion wasn鈥檛 led by legislators or think tanks or journalists. It was led by young people.
What the Arrest of a Model Teacher Says About Education 鈥淩eform鈥�
With a corporate agenda driving standardized testing in Atlanta schools, young educator Shani Robinson found herself facing prison.
Epic Graphic Novel 鈥淏erlin鈥� Depicts the Rise of Fascism
An excerpt from Jason Lutes鈥� decades-in-the-making book, with distinct echoes of our current political climate.
In 鈥淪hout Your Abortion,鈥� a Celebration of Life
The viral social media campaign #ShoutYourAbortion is now a book that celebrates life and freedom as much as choice.
鈥淟ean In鈥� and 8 Other Bad Business Buzzwords
A radical pessimist鈥檚 glossary of exploitative economics.
The Choices We Make for Others at the End of Life
A palliative care nurse explains what to expect in the last days and hours.
Why the Climate Change Message Isn鈥檛 Working
Threats of global catastrophe won鈥檛 move people to action. Only the heart can inspire zeal.
Sorry, Bearded Hipsters. The Original Brewers Were Women
Before Big Beer and microbreweries, beer-making was the domain of goddesses and alewives.
A Practical Approach to Making Co-ops Work
We don't need a revolution to achieve a fair economy.
How Standing Rock Changed the Course of a Doctor鈥檚 Life
The camp was 鈥渙ne of the most soulfully powerful places I鈥檝e ever been,鈥� says a volunteer medic.
A Good-for-Nothing Tree Makes Good
Once upon a time, mesquite got no respect. Now this desert survivor is celebrated as a sustainable food source and a symbol of the borderlands.
The Best Medicine for Confronting Trauma: Be Present
Amid extreme stress and a never-ending stream of bad news, we can reduce harm if we remain connected.
How I Celebrate Life on the Day of the Dead
D铆a de los Muertos is for remembering those I miss and pondering how to keep them alive in the present moment.
Parker Palmer on Autumn, Aging, and Acceptance
The author of On the Brink of Everything finds inspiration in nature鈥檚 cycles of death and renewal.
When White Nationalism Lives Too Close to Home
Even the liberal Bay Area is not immune to a newly empowered wave of extremism. Now is the time for us to be constant gardeners of wisdom, compassion, and courage.
Why Alcoholics Can鈥檛 Be Forced to Stop Drinking
Alcoholics Anonymous was established as a form of benign anarchy. Members have to want to help themselves鈥攁nd one another.
A Conservative Town Embraces Its Immigrants, Documented or Undocumented
Once famous for gunslingers and cowboys, Dodge City, Kansas, relies on its Hispanic population鈥攁nd not just for economic survival.
Barbara Kingsolver: My Crazy Summer of Squash
The novelist spent a year growing her own food, and found valuable lessons in a bumper crop of zucchini.
How Cuba鈥檚 Women Farmers Kept Everyone Fed
鈥淚 wake up early, I spend all day on the farm, working hard, managing the workers, planting, harvesting, selling, teaching鈥擨 do all of this out of love.鈥�
A Lesson From the Fireflies
Biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber takes a walk on a spring night鈥攁nd experiences the interconnected relationships of nature.
I Saw the Revolution in So Many of the Small Places We Call Home
The real change we need to stop the social and ecological unraveling can be found in the neighborhoods and cities, where we encounter each other every day.
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