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WEBAbout YES! YES! Media is a nonprofit, independent publisher of solutions journalism. Through rigorous reporting on the positive ways communities are responding to social problems and insightful commentary that sparks constructive discourse, YES! Media inspires people to build a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Empathy Heroes: 5 People Who Changed the World By Taking …
WEBNov 7, 2014 · Beatrice Webb photographed in the years before she ventured onto the streets of East London. Photo credit Wikimedia Commons.. In the early 20th century it became popular for writers and would-be social reformers—among them Jack London and George Orwell—to spend time living down and out on the streets of East London to experience the realities of poverty among the homeless, beggars, and ...
10 Things You Should Know About Socialism | YES! Magazine
WEBJan 30, 2020 · Here are 10 things from this book that you should know. 1. Socialism is a yearning for something better than capitalism. Socialism represents the awareness of employees that their sufferings and limitations come less from their employers than from the capitalist system. That system prescribes incentives and options for …
YES! Magazine | Solutions Journalism
WEB6 days ago · YES! Media is a nonprofit, independent publisher of solutions journalism for building a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
The Quiet Success of the Israel Divestment Movement - YES!
WEBAug 6, 2024 · By Marianne Dhenin. 7 MIN READ. Aug 6, 2024. A man holds up a Palestinian flag atop removed barricades piled up at a Free Gaza encampment at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., on April 29, 2024. The encampment was part of a nationwide movement of college students demanding their …
adrienne maree brown - YES! Magazine Solutions Journalism
WEBadrienne maree brown . is a writer, editor, activist, social justice facilitator, coach, speaker, and doula. Her books include Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, which she wrote and edited, and Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories From Social Justice Movements, which she co-edited.
What Happens When Old and Young Connect - YES! Magazine
WEBMay 6, 2019 · But first, during that year and a half, we compared the young people who had mentors with the young people who didn’t have them. The contrast was staggering. There was a 46 percent difference in drug use, a 50 percent difference in school truancy, and a 33 percent difference in violent behavior. The conclusion was inescapable: Relationships ...
Here’s What Fat Acceptance Is—and Isn’t - YES! Magazine
WEBJun 24, 2019 · As Sarai Walker, author of Dietland, told Refinery29 in 2016, fat acceptance is believing that “bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and that all bodies have equal value. Fat activism is a political movement that advocates for the rights and dignity of …
The Movement to Live More Simply Is Older Than You Think
WEBDec 6, 2013. When the recently elected Pope Francis assumed office, he shocked his minders by turning his back on a luxury Vatican palace and opting instead to live in a small guest house. He has also become known for taking the bus rather than riding in the papal limousine. Simple living is not about abandoning luxury, but discovering it in ...
Environment Archives - YES! Magazine Solutions Journalism
WEBSep 13, 2024 · How Folklore Can Shape Our Climate Futures. It’s not just our homes that are at risk from climate change; it’s our customs, songs, and stories. Discover solutions for a sustainable world in the YES! Environment topic. Join us for insightful perspectives on building a green future. #Sustainability.