An Abolitionist Wish for the Holidays
Millions of incarcerated people will be spending the holidays away from their relatives.
Rising Up with Sonali
People Power From South Korea to Syria
After two major political earthquakes, the question is: How can we protect democracy in South Korea and usher in democracy in Syria?
Media Analysis of Libya Flooding Misses NATO Role
Western media covered the devastating floods in Libya with little mention of NATO’s role in the war that has led to crumbling infrastructure.
How Young Climate Activists Are Confronting Power
A newly formed organization called Climate Defiance is challenging the Biden administration to live up to its climate change promises.
Can the FTC Break Up Amazon’s Monopoly?
The FTC thinks Amazon hurts small businesses and consumers. Ron Knox of The Institute for Local Self-Reliance agrees.
Inside the Underground Abortion Pill Network
An intrepid group of women skirt anti-abortion laws via mail-order abortion pills. A new documentary called “Plan C” tells their story.
Introducing YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali
The program marks a new avenue to deliver YES!’s independent, inspiring solutions journalism for a better world—now on radio and television!
Why Michael Harriot’s History of America is “Black AF”
The acclaimed journalist and writer retells American history through an unapologetically Black-centered lens—and illustrates the extent of white supremacist narratives.
Can the 14th Amendment Keep Trump Off the Ballot?
Legal scholars and groups like Free Speech for People are making a strong case to keep Trump off state-level ballots in 2024.
Can Workplaces Work Better for Gender-Expansive Employees?
A new study finds that anti-LGBTQ and transphobic policies and rhetoric negatively impact trans and gender-expansive workers. What can workplaces do to improve this environment?
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Making Connections Between Climate and Racial Justice
Racial justice activist Jason Blake, whose nephew Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha police, makes the case for marching to end fossil fuels at a major protest on Sept. 17 in New York City.
Auto Workers Fight for Basic Fairness
Labor expert Cedric de Leon explains why the UAW’s demands aren’t audacious, as a potential auto workers’ strike looms.
Will Trump Face Justice?
Trump was indicted for attempted election overturning, but not for insurrection. Legal scholar Corey Brettschneider dissects the charges.
The Reparations Owed by Big Finance
Can the corporate and finance sector be held accountable for the harms of slavery and Jim Crow segregation?
Linking Voting Rights to Reparations
Having faith in a democratic system requires restitution for the harms of slavery and on-going racism, says Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter.
Movement Leaders Dream Big for Reparations
What would activists, organizers, and leaders do if they could “wave a magic wand” to help realize reparations?
Trump Was Arrested. Will He Face Justice?
A retired judge weighs in on the legal and political ramifications of the former president’s arrest and charges.
Thirsting for Justice: A Preview of YES!’s Summer Issue
Thirst, as defined by basic individual and community needs, shapes the latest issue of YES! Magazine.
How Should Scientists Speak During a Crisis?
How scientists communicate in a crisis—and how the public receives that information—can be a matter of life and death, Christopher Reddy tells Sonali Kolhatkar on ”Rising Up with Sonali.”
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