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Album Preview: Kristin Andreassen - 'Gondolier'
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Justice Rising: Remember How to Break the Rules
By Raj Patel, From Justice Rising
The Rojava Women of the Middle East
By Meredith Tax
How the Democrats Created a "Liberalism of the Rich"
By Thomas Frank
Fade to White: Asian American Assimilation
By Eugene Yi, From Koream
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The Rojava Women of the Middle East
Meet the women fighting ISIS on the border of Syria and Turkey.
How the Democrats Created a "Liberalism of the Rich"
Thomas Frank on Boston and the failings of the blue-state economic model.
Slow Seeing
By Rebecca Solnit Orion
Wabi-Sabi: The Art Of Imperfection
The Japanese tradition of wabi-sabi offers an inspiring new way to look at your home, and your whole life....
Men with Quilts
Prisoners piece together their lives one square at a time...
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By Meribah Knight, From American Craft
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Arts
Book Review: The United States vs. Private Chelsea Manning
The graphic novel might not be the first format that comes to mind in recounting a historical trial, but it works remarkably well in The United States vs. Private Chelsea Manning.
Diplomacy Through Music in Afghanistan
We are all connected through music and we must continue to celebrate this connection, this language that is so important not just to our own culture, but also to cultures around this fascinating world of ours.
Book Review: Unspeakable Things – Sex, Lies and Revolution
Laurie Penny's new book, Unspeakable Things, sheds light on some perceptive ideas about how pervasive gender is and how destructive it has become.
An Interview with Dubravka Ugrešic
The 2016 Neustadt International Prize for Literature winner talks about the rise of fascism, the refugee crises in Europe, and the increasing recognition given to women writers.
Community
The Steel Strike of 1937
The Memorial Day Massacre was only the beginning of the bloody “Little Steel Strike,” where unions and laborers protested the companies that refused to acknowledge their rights under The New Deal.
It’s a Sign
An art project collecting signs from homeless people raises awareness.
The Hoodie’s Place in Fear and Fashion
The hoodie, a seemingly harmless wardrobe staple, seems to be vexed by a long history of violence which gives way to fear-mongering and discrimination.
Community is the Answer
“Remember that life is precious and ephemeral, and love like there’s no tomorrow.”
Mind And Body
Seven Billion Shades of Gray
No story is the only story. But there is one common element.Love. And every story is just trying to find its way back to the safety foundin love.
The Positive Power of Walking
National summit showcases health, economic, and social justice benefits of walkable communities.
Reduce Stress by Exercising Present Awareness With Buddha Standard Time
Time-related stress is the result of our fast-paced modern American life. Reduce stress and find inner peace by introducing Buddha Standard Time into your 24-hour day.
Understanding Safety and Trust
How can we change the story—individually and throughoutsociety—so more people feel safe and secure?
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