How “Giftivism” Helped Turn a Tough Oakland Street Into a Close-Knit Community
鈥淲hat if we, in this neighborhood of physical and structural violence, look for the light ... and amplify it?鈥�
Health & Happiness
Tractors, Ritual Baths, and Dismantling Racism: Welcome to Black and Latino Farmers Immersion
The program brings together training in topics such as soil chemistry and farm planning with a deep analysis of how racism has divorced people of color from the land.
Ancient India鈥檚 5 Words for Love (And Why Knowing Them Can Heighten Your Happiness)
For the sages of ancient India, sex and romance were just the first few steps in a more expansive process of learning to love.
The Neurochemistry Of Empathy, In Claymation
Want to understand the science behind empathy? This quick video explains why and when we care.
Berlin to Build a Mosque, Synagogue, and Church鈥擜ll Under the Same Roof
鈥淲e want to show that faith doesn't divide Jews, Christians and Muslims, but instead reconciles them.鈥�
The Radical Homemaker Plays 鈥淣ormal Mom鈥�: A Story in Two Acts
Each year I take a week-long break from radical homemaking to take my kids to camp. It's never easy鈥攁nd this year was no exception.
Empathy and Elephants: What I Learned From Talking to My Kids About Poaching
What at first seemed like a disturbing reaction to an article was all about my kids finding something they could relate to in the story.
Too Many Political T-Shirts? 6 Ways to Repurpose Them
The messages may be eternal, but T-shirts aren't forever. These DIY projects can give them new life.
Paris Launched a Kid-Friendly Bike Share. Could the U.S. Be Next?
The city's mayor says the move will boost cycling in decades to come, creating a greener and more sociable city.
Why Do We Love Apocalyptic Movies? The Two Basic Rules That Make Them So Addictive
Mass annihilation is depressing, sure. But stories about it force us to imagine large-scale rebirth鈥攁nd what kind of people we want to become.
Scared of Biking in Traffic? These Cities Are Making It Safe
To get people on bikes in big numbers, cities are finding that it's essential to separate bike lanes from traffic.
The Radical Homemaker’s Guide To Telling Your Kids “No”
As a mother, I have made life choices that can鈥檛 always include everything my children want鈥攍ike hiking the Adirondacks. Here鈥檚 how I learned to overcome the guilt.
Learning From Debt: How It Strengthened My Dreams and Brought My Family Closer
The experience of debt can guide us toward different ways of living鈥攍ike having extended generations share a household鈥攖hat are both cheaper and more fulfilling.
4 Ways to Build a Bee-Friendly Neighborhood
Concerned neighbors are a common bane of urban beekeepers. But there are ways to sweeten the deal for them.
The Radical Homemaker’s Guide to Love, Loss, and Lucky Socks
Moments of sadness are inevitable in a life filled with deep connections to other people.
Acupuncture, Yoga, and Massage: Not Just for Rich People
From Oakland to Brooklyn, practitioners of holistic health care are working to make their services affordable for all.
How the Family Farm Stole My Sense of Self鈥擣or the Better
On Sunday, there is a break in the rain. There is a lot we could be doing in that break: painting beehives, knocking back the weeds around the grapes and
“Look Mom, No Bus!”鈥擶alking to School Helps Kids Stay Fit and Have Fun
A program called the Walking School Bus provides kids an easy way to get regular exercise while getting to know their neighborhood.
Everyone Still Loves “Reading Rainbow” (And This New Kickstarter Proves It)
The PBS classic, which taught a love of books to generations of kids, will be coming back in an online version.
A Lesson in Tranquility … From a Porcupine
A midnight run-in with a spiny interloper forced me to re-evaluate my priorities.
How Wolves Help Yellowstone’s Trees Grow Taller
In some parts of the park, the average height of the trees quintupled over six years.
Will My Visually Impaired Daughter Ever Read? (And Why Does That Question Scare Me So Much?)
I've learned not to worry about whether others approve of my life. But applying the same thinking to my daughter is a challenge.
7 Ways to Garden Like You Know What You鈥檙e Doing (Even If You鈥檙e Just Getting Started)
A few simple guidelines to follow when breaking out the trowel and gloves.
Will My Daughter Grow Up to Be a Farmer Like Me?
I made the choice to give up a career in law and return to my family farm. Now, I wait to see if my daughter will do the same.
How Macklemore’s Trumpet Player Is Bringing Music Back to His Kenyan Hometown
The Madaraka festival is a celebration of African cultural heritage and modern-day entrepreneurship鈥攁nd the proceeds will help build a recording studio for 68 youth in Kenya.
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