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Yes, we should not shake hands, gather in crowds, hug, or go to work when sick. But socially, now is the time to be close.
Fran Korten | Mar 17, 2020
Despite continued court delays, confidence remains high among the young people suing the government for its support of fossil fuels.
Fran Korten | Jun 20, 2019
It only took a few months for a young environmental scientist from the Bahamas to create a youth movement to ban single-use plastics in her country.
Fran Korten | Mar 20, 2019
Policy expert Gus Speth talks about Our Children鈥檚 Trust鈥檚 lawsuit, explaining the U.S.鈥檚 longtime knowledge of climate change even as it pushed fossil fuels. But now we've got a fighting chance.
Fran Korten | Feb 22, 2019
A program that doubles the spending power for food stamp recipients who buy fresh produce just got more funding.
Fran Korten | Jan 10, 2019
A new measure will make it easier for retiring owners to sell their businesses to employees鈥攁nd save jobs into the bargain.
Fran Korten | Sep 25, 2018
In June, Maine used ranked-choice voting, which opens up the system to third parties and independents.
Fran Korten | Jul 5, 2018
Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on two cases, anti-gerrymandering action at the state level is well underway.
Fran Korten | Jun 7, 2018
In both red states and blue states, steps are underway to limit how much districts can be drawn for partisan advantage.
Fran Korten | May 11, 2018
As partisan redistricting increasingly biases election results, people are mobilizing through the courts and the ballot box to make elections fairer.
Fran Korten | Jan 30, 2018
One strategy is to reintroduce people to their towns, show them what they can buy locally, and dispel the myth that it鈥檚 more expensive.
Fran Korten | Dec 13, 2017
Constitutional law expert John Bonifaz is fresh from a victory in Florida to get big money out of local elections. Now he鈥檚 working to oust the president from the White House.
Fran Korten | Nov 14, 2017
And she has a plan to do it.
Fran Korten | Oct 26, 2017
Now is the time to push for better health care. Here are three modest, winnable first steps.
Fran Korten | Aug 22, 2017
In Georgia, Jon Ossoff narrowly lost to Republican Karen Handel. That鈥檚 a big win: A Republican narrowly won in a strongly Republican district.
Fran Korten | Jun 23, 2017
Many of us have never had our courage or convictions challenged in frightening ways. That may change.
Fran Korten | Jan 11, 2017
Author Chuck Collins discusses growing up in the 1 percent, his unusual approach to fighting economic inequality, and what progressives need to do during a Trump administration.
Fran Korten | Dec 5, 2016
After an exhaustive five-month search, we鈥檝e found a new executive director for 大象传媒 Magazine.
Fran Korten | Nov 28, 2016
Here are three: Make room for your grief, be with friends, and don鈥檛 dismiss the people who voted for Donald Trump.
Fran Korten | Nov 9, 2016
A port commission vote against a proposed $1.2 billion oil refinery in a Washington town proves that the people still have a voice.
Fran Korten | Feb 26, 2016
The 19th century populists gave us co-ops and workers' rights. Here's how we can build on their work to solve 21st century problems.
Fran Korten | Jun 2, 2015
Democratic ownership, localized food production, and a shift to renewables are key principles in this growing movement to re-envision our economy.
Fran Korten | Dec 11, 2014
The fact that the issue reached the Senate floor is a huge victory for the American people, who overwhelmingly say they want something done about corporate influence in elections.
Fran Korten | Sep 12, 2014
"Education Uprising," the Spring issue of 大象传媒, connected people across the country and helped catalyze the movement to reclaim education鈥攁 living example of how national conversations can change.
Fran Korten | May 14, 2014
The McCutcheon decision will boost the political power of the one percent at the expense of the rest of us. But it also adds to the urgency of the movement that's working to take back our democracy.
Fran Korten | Apr 4, 2014
Abolish the Aisle: Would Divided Legislators Work Together If They Had to Sit in Alphabetical Order?
Marco Rubio would be next to Bernie Sanders, and Paul Ryan would rub elbows with Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan. If we closed the personal gap, maybe we could close the political one.
Fran Korten | Jan 1, 2014
Despite behemoths like Starbucks and Amazon, the number of independent bookstores, coffeeshops, and other businesses is growing.
Fran Korten | Oct 26, 2013
So unchecked campaign spending has played a role in today鈥檚 political chaos, and the Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling in McCutcheon v. FEC could make things way, way worse. Now here鈥檚 the good news.
Fran Korten | Oct 9, 2013
Taken all together, the practical actions 大象传媒 Magazine features reveal large societal shifts that hold the potential for a better world.
Fran Korten | Jun 4, 2013
Chris Moore, who co-produced 鈥淕ood Will Hunting,鈥 has a new film starring Matt Damon as a corporate salesman trying to open up a small town to fracking. Here, 大象传媒 publisher Fran Korten gets Moore鈥檚 take on the ideas behind the film.
Fran Korten | Jan 8, 2013
Your favored candidates may be outspent, but if they out-organize, they may be able to prevail.
Fran Korten | Sep 19, 2012
Maya Soetoro-Ng reflects on her childhood with brother Barack, her own family and children, and how to keep everyone connected.
Fran Korten | May 21, 2011
The newest Nobel Laureate in Economics has built her career on the science of cooperation.
Fran Korten | Feb 27, 2010
A Tribute to Donella Meadows, by Fran Korten. Donnella Meadows is remembered as a woman dedicated to helping us learn to live within the limits to growth.
Fran Korten | Jul 1, 2001
What to do in the post-WTO protest era.
Fran Korten | Apr 1, 2000
Fran Korten makes a pilgrimage to speak with the Dalai Lama.
Fran Korten | Oct 29, 1999