People Are Happier in States That Allow Ballot Initiatives
by Michael Krassa, Benjamin RadcliffFeb 05, 2016
- Twenty-four states allow citizens to vote directly on policy matters, and research shows that life satisfaction is higher in them.
Cancel Black History Month? Watch Kids Respond to Fox News’ Latest
by YES! StaffFeb 04, 2016
- Here’s what happened when a group of kids heard what Stacey Dash said about Black History Month.
The Middle Eastern TV Show Bringing Feminist Views on Marriage to 80 Million People
by Lindsey WeedstonFeb 04, 2016
- In Turkey, a soap opera is informing women of their rights and challenging cultural assumptions about marriage.
White Privilege II Showed Me What an Unruly Mess We’re In
by Jonathan CunninghamFeb 01, 2016
- A Seattle music writer quoted in Macklemore’s controversial new song appreciates how it speaks to young white people—but wishes it had gone further.
In a Tiny House Village, Portland's Homeless Find Dignity
by Marcus Harrison GreenJan 28, 2016
- As cities search for solutions to homelessness, Portland’s Dignity Village offers 60 men and women community and safety.
Girl Power in West Africa Comes From Tradition—and Wrestling
by Lindsey WeedstonJan 28, 2016
- Female wrestling champion Isabelle Sambou is inspiring a new generation of girls to compete in a sport long dominated by men.
Women Are Better At Expressing Emotions, Right? Why It's Not That Simple
by Mark GreeneJan 27, 2016
- Men and women both suffer from a culture that discourages us from expressing complex emotions. The answer is deeper listening, and it's the key to healthier, more engaged lives.
What Our Breasts Are Telling Us
by Sarah van GelderJan 27, 2016
- Author Florence Williams and her daughter discovered they had high levels of toxins—like flame retardants—in their bodies. Getting rid of the chemicals was harder than they expected.
A Bold Shift to Make Public Schools Serve Low-Income Students
by Abigail Savitch-LewJan 25, 2016
- Last year, New York City began turning schools in poor neighborhoods into community schools—combining rigorous instruction and extracurricular enrichment with a broad social support system.
How One Affluent Town Helps Its Neediest Students Get Into (and Stay In) College
by Kirk CarapezzaJan 22, 2016
- In New England, a community program matches college-savvy parents with first-generation college-bound students to help them navigate the overwhelming application process.
Another Extinction: Words We Use to Describe the Natural World
by Jack TurnerJan 18, 2016
- Why naturalists and their linguistic allies fight to keep the language that gives us our sense of place from falling out of modern dictionaries.
The Bravest Response to Fear
by Jeremy Adam SmithJan 17, 2016
- From strangers on the street to Muslim refugees—why we should embrace the humanity of people we may fear.
How This Black Student Used Documents and DNA to Find Her Slave Ancestors
by Alexa MillsJan 14, 2016
- Like many African Americans, Lakisha David wanted to trace the roots of her family, who for years were documented only as property. Here’s how she did it.
Waging Life in a War Zone
by Jen MarloweJan 12, 2016
- From Gaza’s colorful neighborhood to its underground theater, resistance is an art.
6 Cities Designing for Health
by Anna ClarkJan 11, 2016
- From Detroit to Edinburgh, these cities are helping residents live more healthful and equitable lives.