How First-Time Voters Led Change in a Deep-Red State
Election night’s most surprising Democratic victory defies the trend of a growing urban-rural chasm.
Democracy
Indian Country Moves to Secure Voting Rights
Activists among tribes want to rally the Native vote. Because when they show up to the polls, they’ve shown significant political power.
Here’s Enough Money to Pay Off All Millennials’ Student Debt
The largest intergenerational wealth transfer ever is on its way.
The Biggest Winner This Year: Democracy
Voters targeted corruption in government in both red and blue states.
Progressives Are Pushing Economic Democracy. Democrats Need to Listen
The U.S. doesn’t have a problem of economic scarcity. The problem is unequal power.
Flipping the House Is Nice, But the Real Power Is Local
Record turnout in the midterm elections shows there’s a strong desire for change. Here’s where it’s happening.
“We Are Still Here”: Native Americans Win a Voice in Government
In light of important midterm election wins, two Native journalists revisit the influence of Indigenous peoples on democracy through the ages.
Have Republicans Rallied the Native Vote?
Native voters in North and South Dakota embrace the value of their vote since Standing Rock.
The Midterms Are More Than a Vote Against the President
Here’s what’s on the line.
5 Ways New Movement Leaders Are Effecting Change
The Parkland students and others are reinventing models for people-powered activism that adapts to today’s rapid pace of change.
Voter Registration Is Inherently Racist
And several other reasons that the midterm elections are testing how far some states can go in disenfranchising certain voters.
Why Aren’t Young People More Involved in Politics?
Instead of complaining about younger people being politically apathetic, older generations need to show empathy and provide mentorship.
What Brett Kavanaugh Should Have Said
“I support the proposal that the FBI be invited to investigate the allegations, so that we may get closer to the truth of what happened.”
Lessons From Katrina: This Organization Tries to Get Hurricane Florence Survivors Home Quicker
Many in North Carolina were left homeless by the storm and its still-receding floodwaters. This nonprofit wants to shrink the amount of time it takes to rebuild after a disaster.
A Boost for the Worker-Owned Economy
A new measure will make it easier for retiring owners to sell their businesses to employees—and save jobs into the bargain.
Activism | Local economies | Local power | Citizens United | Sustainable food and farming | Pollution
Locals Unite to Stop Hog Farms From Polluting Their Community
More than 40 families in Iowa are fighting to contain the spread of concentrated animal feeding operations.
Civil Rights Tours Draw in New Generations
The current political landscape is inspiring more people from the U.S. and abroad to visit the sites where the civil rights movement made history.
How to Sue a Dictator
A brutal regime from across the Pacific Ocean ordered the assassination of two union activists in Seattle. Here’s the true story of how the killers—including the president of the Philippines—were made to answer for the murders.
Cooperatives | Local economies | Wealth and inequality | Jobs | Local power | Citizens United | Activism
What History Books Left Out About Depression Era Co-ops
It would seem that a movement that provided livelihood for more than 300,000 people in California alone would merit discussion in the history books.
I Support NFL Players’ Protests. But I’m Not Boycotting the NFL
Because at this moment in time the power of Black athletes is overcoming the power of White billionaires.
Mental Health Experts Say Trump Is Dangerous
Thousands of mental health professionals agree with Bob Woodward and the New York Times op-ed author: The president’s behavior should worry us.
Maternity Care Gets a Racial Justice Focus
Black birth workers give mothers of color healthier, safer options for labor and recovery.
This Chef Is Fighting Gentrification With Hot Chicken
Tunde Wey’s dinner series-slash-public art project raised $50,000 to address Nashville’s affordable housing crisis.
If They Die of an Overdose, Drug Users Have a Last Request
Thousands of drug users across the country signed their names to a sort of last will and testament, requesting that prosecutors not file homicide charges against their loved ones.
World to Flint Kids: We Still See You
An 11-year-old social media celebrity collects thousands of encouraging letters from around the globe to remind her Flint schoolmates they are not forgotten.
Inspiration in Your Inbox
Sign up to receive email updates from YES!
Our Vision to Create the Best Stories Imaginable
In 2025, we will temporarily pause the printing of YES! Magazine.
LEARN MOREHelp Fund Powerful Stories to Light the Way Forward
Donate to YES! today.