Occupy at Two: How a Flawed and Fleeting Utopia Changed the World
Author Rebecca Solnit brings you back to the encampments of Occupy, and to the months that forged new friendships, changed the horizons of possibility, and terrified elites.
Activism
How People Pushed Back on Syria鈥攁nd Slowed the March Toward War
In Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other cases, the people protested and got war anyway. Why鈥攁t least, so far鈥攈as the story played out differently with Syria?
Finding the Gold in “Tough” Neighborhoods
To transform economically and socially depressed areas into healthy, vibrant communities, we have to focus on their strengths and trust residents to solve their own problems.
Detroit Bankrupt? Six Ways the Motor City Is Thriving
National media accounts of Detroit's bankruptcy miss the growing industries, strong communities, and policy changes laying the foundation's for the city's recovery.
Syria: Six Alternatives to Military Strikes
Many of the legal and diplomatic processes that led to peace in other times of conflict haven't even been tried yet in Syria.
Want to Change the World (and Not Get Burnt Out)? Start with Your Neighborhood
Starting the process of change in a place you know well makes it more doable and fun.
“Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth” Is as Beautiful Visually as It Is Spiritually
Filmmaker Pratibha Parmar's presentation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's life will inspire you.
The Unexpected Gifts of Photographing Mandela, Tutu, and the Dalai Lama
Photographer Jane Feldman on earning the trust of beloved world leaders鈥攁nd capturing their laughter.
Restless Nation: The Real Meaning of Iran’s Elections
Will the people of Iran get the reforms they asked for in electing the moderate Hassan Rouhani? The answer depends partly on them, and partly on the United States.
Voices from Turkey鈥檚 #OccupyGEZI Movement
Filmmaker Deniz Tarsus brings you into the occupation of Istanbul鈥檚 Gezi Park in this new short film.
鈥淩enegade Gardener鈥� Plots World Domination Through Home-Grown Veggies
Ron Finley speaks to 大象传媒 about why 鈥済ardening is gangsta鈥� and how he's getting city youth back in the dirt.
鈥淪tand Your Ground Isn鈥檛 What Put the Bullet in Trayvon鈥�: Voices from Florida鈥檚 Occupied Capitol
Daniel Agnew, Melanie Andrade, and Jabari Mickles are members of a group that occupied Florida鈥檚 capitol building after the Zimmerman acquittal.
Florida Occupation Digs in after Meeting with Governor Scott Turns Sour
The association says it will bring in retired members in an effort to defuse tensions between young occupiers and capitol police.
Dar Williams: Why the Music of Protest Is Still Worth Defending
We can鈥檛 change the world if we can鈥檛 even sing together鈥攁 star folk singer on what happens if political music dies.
Day Four: Youth-Led Occupation of Florida Capitol Still Growing
For the last three nights, a growing group has camped out in the Florida Capitol building, demanding the governor address their concerns about the Zimmerman acquittal.
Clown Costume or Power Suit? How to Think about the Theatrics of Taking Action
Larry Bogad is an author and cofounder of the Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army. In this video, he explains how civil rights leaders made their work look good, and how we can use the same principals today.
Peaceful Revolution? Gandhi鈥檚 Four Paths to Get There
The Indian leader saw nonviolence as an active and powerful thing鈥攏ot just the absence of war.
How a Detroit Conference Is Shaping the Future of Feminism
For a few short days at the Allied Media Conference, change makers immerse themselves in the world they鈥檇 like to live in.
Why the Revival of US Labor Might Start with Nonunion Workers
The AFL-CIO鈥檚 community affiliate, Working America, is expanding its work online and off.
Don鈥檛 Wait for the Revolution鈥擫ive It
When pranksters and creative organizers create temporary utopias, the experience leaves us wanting more鈥攁nd ready to work hard to get it.
Click Here to Kick Glenn Beck Off the Air: Web Activism’s Big Wins鈥攁nd What to Do Next
It was online campaigning that got Lou Dobbs and Glenn Beck's shows canceled. But the real power of Internet activism is what happens after we step away from the screen.
How Bike Friendly Cities Beat the Opposition and Became the New Normal
Now that all the debate about whether bike lanes are OK seems to be (mostly) over, cities around the country are enjoying their benefits.
Climate Change Is Happening but We Can Meet the Challenge
It can be hard for youth to deal with the overwhelming effects of climate change. But, by taking action, we can erode the hold that oil, fracking, and coal has on people and the environment.
What鈥檚 Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders
On life, leadership, and the future in an age of catastrophic change.
Occupied Istanbul: Scenes from the Front Lines
Thousands of people are sleeping in a public park to protest the actions of the Turkish government. Check out this photo essay for a view of daily life, music, and politics inside Turkey鈥檚 homegrown occupation.
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