Garment Workers Organize to End Wage Theft
A historic victory over the fashion industry in California is creating ripples for global change.
Health & Happiness
Where Do American Christmas Traditions Come From?
A brief history, including evergreen trees, presents, and Santa Claus.
Murmurations: A Winter Solstice Spell
adrienne maree brown reflects on the sacred rest that comes about with the winter solstice.
How (and Why) a Horror Show Soothed My Pregnancy Loss
For years, horror鈥攁 sort of safe danger I knew had an end鈥攇ot me through some seriously traumatic situations.
11 Books to Give and Share
YES! staff recommend books that influenced and entertained us this year.
Community Organizers Are Helping Immigrants Navigate COVID Misinformation
Lies, conspiracy theories, and quack cures about COVID-19 are all over the internet鈥攁nd immigrants are particularly vulnerable. But concerted community efforts can combat it.
Community Efforts to Clean Up Contaminated Water in One California Town
鈥淟awmakers need to figure out better ways to balance the interests of industry with protecting people鈥檚 health.鈥�
A Tribute to Indigenous Mothers by Their Indipino Children
Indigenous and Aboriginal women on Bainbridge Island had to hide their identity. Now, their adult children embrace it.
Why Public Art Is Good for Cities
Studies show that investments in public art can improve street safety, provide tourism and new jobs, and combat social isolation and anxiety.
The YES! Crossword: Human Rights Day
The clues for December鈥檚 puzzle focus on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, signed this month in 1948.
Overturning Roe v. Wade Isn鈥檛 Just About Abortion
The likely outcome of the Dobbs decision will have far-reaching effects on women鈥檚 health, both physiological and financial.
The Importance of Knowing AIDS History
To understand the AIDS crisis that started 40 years ago, we need to listen to those who experienced it.
A Brief Analysis of Letting Go
As a collective, how do we say goodbye to the structures and traditions that no longer serve, protect, and preserve us?
A Multi-Cultural Perspective on Gratitude
Learning from other languages and cultures of gratitude, perhaps Americans can make 鈥渢hank you鈥� less casual and more heartfelt.
Native Survival Memories for the Future
The innovative ways Native peoples organized to survive the pandemic鈥攁nd beyond.
How Gen Z Is Fighting Back Against Big Tech
Many in this generation are aware of what they have lost by having grown up on social media, so they鈥檙e logging off and working to create a safer, healthier future.
Food as a Portal鈥攖o Myself
鈥淚n my blood is a culture that is inextricable from its food. How could I reclaim this after years of denying myself this birthright?鈥�
A Moon-Inspired Menu
Following a lunar-inspired menu means eating seasonal and hyperlocal ingredients.
By Tracing Addiction to Childhood Trauma, Can We Find Compassion?
鈥淥ur job, as human beings, is to learn from our suffering.鈥�
Are Co-Op Restaurants a Practical Response to the Pandemic?
The pandemic has changed what we mean by 鈥渞estaurant鈥� to include market hybrids, more takeout, less brick-and-mortar鈥攁nd more restaurants that want to upend the hierarchy that defines dining out.
The YES! Crossword: Close Readings
This month鈥檚 puzzle will put your reading comprehension to the test.
Diwali Has Many Origins, But One Central Theme
Diwali has many origin stories and is celebrated in several faith traditions, but all center the triumph of justice.
The Pursuit of Rest Under Capitalism
鈥淐ould it be that the fragmentation of our relations has been a fundamental cause of our exhaustion?鈥�
What I Learned When I Came Out to My Asian Mother
鈥淲e all have a story to share, and I believe knowing someone鈥檚 story creates connection.鈥�
Does the Supreme Court鈥檚 Power Pose a Threat to Its Legitimacy?
A court seen as becoming increasingly politicized in ways unpopular to the majority of Americans risks decades of reputational damage.
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