Climate Refugees in Florida Could Change the Politics There for Generations
In Puerto Rico, residents could only watch as Trump rolled back environmental protections while their island boiled. But living in the U.S. mainland, they can vote.
Democracy
Why Are More Cities Divesting From Big Oil? It鈥檚 Moral鈥攁nd Practical
Direct divestments and lawsuits that began on the West Coast are spreading, with New York the latest city to pull its funding out of oil and coal.
4 Things I鈥檓 Not Saying When I Say 鈥淩ape Culture鈥�
I don鈥檛 blame you for feeling defensive at the phrase. But maybe you鈥檝e been dismissing rape culture because you鈥檝e misunderstood what it means.
As Congress Argues Over DACA, I Carry on With the Life I鈥檝e Built and Wait
Living in this country as an undocumented immigrant means pursuing your plans and dreams despite the very real fear of being deported.
I Know Why Black Women Are Wary of Reproductive Activism
I鈥檓 burdened with the responsibility of informing the world around me that my body is mine. Historically, it belongs to everyone else.
A Feminist鈥檚 Guide to Rom-Coms and How to Watch Them
You can acknowledge their problems and still enjoy them (probably not Woody Allen鈥檚, though).
Why White Men May Be the Biggest Winners When a City Snags Amazon鈥檚 HQ2
A close look at how a new headquarters would affect local quality of life and who would fill the jobs.
First U.S. City to Ban Fossil Fuel Expansion Offers Roadmap for Others
Portland, Ore., climate activists celebrate a win against Big Oil as city- and state-level initiatives gain momentum across the country.
How the Wonder of Nature Can Inspire 精东影业 Activism
The complex systems of the natural world can open our eyes to a new way of being.
One College鈥檚 Shift to Training 精东影业 Activists
At a time when many young Americans are seeking avenues for change in their communities, more schools are offering degrees in social justice.
Inside the Move to End Gerrymandering
As partisan redistricting increasingly biases election results, people are mobilizing through the courts and the ballot box to make elections fairer.
Do Protests Matter? What the Tea Party Movement Can Teach the Trump Resistance
This is how rallies grow into movements and create social change.
No Price Tags: These Neighbors Built Their Own Economy Without Money
Time-banking is a model for trading skills, goods, and labor instead of money. There are close to 500 such banks across the country.
The Sassiest Signs From the Seattle Women鈥檚 March
PHOTO ESSAY: Everywhere, walking shoes, water bottles, and thousands of people with a lot to say.
Farming Brings Refugees Closer to Home Through Food and Community
They were forced out of their homes by Burmese military violence. Now they鈥檙e rebuilding their lives in North Carolina.
With Marijuana Now Legal, L.A. Goes Further to Make Amends for the War on Drugs
The city creates a 鈥渟ocial equity鈥� tier of applications who will receive priority for marijuana business permits.
I Stood Up to ICE, and Now They鈥檙e Trying to Deport Me
With the letter delivered to my house, ICE has officially made the leap from a law enforcement agency to a political repression agency.
A Populism of Hope Begins When People Feel Their Own Power
At work behind almost any great social movement is an engine of counter-economy.
Love Letters to the Resistance
More than 30 writers send messages of hope to loved ones in the time of Trump.
How Tenants Use Digital Mapping to Track Bad Landlords and Gentrification
In social justice cartography, the technology is being harnessed for activism as it becomes more accessible.
Call for Submissions: Solutions to Our Housing Crisis
Send us your pitches by Feb. 1.
After #MeToo: Healing From the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Within two weeks, 94 percent of women survivors will experience PTSD. #HealMeToo wants to give them a place to share and recover.
What Happens When the Rich Invest in Racial Equity
Meet the young 1 percenters who decided to invest their wealth in places that long experienced exploitation.
Books Inspiring Us: 鈥淏eing the Change鈥�
In his new book, NASA climate scientist Peter Kalmus explores the daily practices that build healthy, happy, and resilient communities.
Friends Transform Vacant Building Into Popular Community Center
The unique gathering space acts as a counterbalance to decades of government mismanagement and neglect in this sprawling suburb northeast of Mexico City.
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