As global inequality rises, so are the movements fighting it
Despite the often-bleak picture we find ourselves in, the energy and dynamism of the movement that the report reveals is inspiring and cause for hope.
Why science says you should be reading small independent media
While trust in corporate news has gone down over the past few years, trust in independent news is strong.
Let’s find many ways to share the goods of our society
Ideas can improve society. But they can also be destructive.
Amazon refuses to act on climate change. So we employees are speaking out
We know from labor history that when workers want change, they shouldn’t just wait for company leadership to act.
How to get past despair to powerful action on climate change
The evidence is clear that people are changing the climate dramatically. But human actions can also affect the climate for the better.
Kamala Harris and the legacy of black women running for president
Shirley Chisholm and other Black women have set their eyes on the Oval Office for 50 years. Now it’s within reach.
The dangers of white male supremacy
Our culture has shaped the expectation of greatness exclusively around white men by erasing the achievements of women and people of color from our histories.
Instead of buying guns or hoarding food, let’s feed each other
COVID-19 will change us. It’s just a question of how.
Shutting things down to open things up
Have you heard about the life-affirming, healing power of direct action? You might need it.
You may think direct...
Students look beyond gun control laws to prevent violence – and it’s working
As lawmakers argue over how best to address school shootings, student clubs are focused on reducing youth violence at schools and in their communities.