This Argentine Prison Cooperative Ended Recidivism
Inside a maximum security prison in Argentina, Libert茅 offers more than education and recreation for incarcerated people鈥攊t offers lessons in solidarity.
Mental health
A Tool to Tackle Climate Emotions
A wheel of climate emotions helps students navigate feelings about the climate crisis.
Rest as Resistance聽
Tricia Hersey鈥檚 new book insists we have the power to refuse capitalism鈥檚 grind culture and instead prioritize rest.聽
Hope Is All We Have Today
As we await election results, Vilissa Thompson reminds us that hope is a discipline that we cannot cede to despair.
C贸mo Apoyar a Las Personas Que Enfrentan el Duelo a Larga Distancia
Para los inmigrantes que enfrentan p茅rdidas desde lejos, el apoyo puede provenir de la comunidad, nuevos rituales y mejores pol铆ticas.
How Pet-Friendly Homeless Shelters Heal
The bond between people and their pets can be life-saving, especially amid the struggle for safe housing.
How Healing Circles Create Space for Change
Restorative justice can be a challenging approach to domestic violence, but it can also be rewarding when the people involved are participating with genuine desire to find a path forward.
How Black Women Can Protect Their Peace This Election Cycle
In the months prior to Vice President Kamala Harris鈥� nomination to the Democratic presidential ticket, I felt a lingering fear in my body about what it would mean for Black
In Defense of the Herring People
Efforts to decolonize the herring roe harvest in Alaska highlight the contrast between tribal subsistence practices and the Department of Fish and Game鈥檚 management strategy.
Murmurations: From Rupture to Repair
Now more than ever, we must learn ways to make ourselves鈥攁nd each other鈥攚hole in the aftermath of rupture.
The Fourth Pillar of Health: Nature Time
In this excerpt, author Misty Pratt explores emerging research鈥攁nd her own experience鈥攖hat suggests remedies like park prescriptions may be as key to mental and physical health as diet, exercise, and sleep.
The Revolutionary Power of Grieving in Public
Collective grief is a powerful tool that has historically fueled social justice organizing鈥攁nd healing.
Going Back Outside for Pride
We can no longer accept Pride events that only make room for one type of queer person鈥攐r that cater primarily to the corporations more invested in rainbow capitalism than collective liberation.
Swiss Schools鈥� Surprising Solution to Bullying
Switzerland鈥檚 鈥淣o Blame鈥� approach eschews punishment, instead focusing on empathy, tolerance, and respect.
Centering Queer (Self) Care in the 2024 Election
Leaning into lineages of resilience and care can be a balm for election-related anxiety for LGBTQ people鈥攁nd everyone.
How Mexico鈥檚 Abortion Activists Care for Each Other鈥攁nd Themselves
As volunteer collectives bring Mexico to the forefront of abortion access, they have also prioritized emotional wellness.
Easing the Toll of Long-Distance Grief
For immigrants navigating loss from afar, support can come from community, new rituals, and better policies.
Why Hope Is Different Than Optimism
Hope is not a positive expectation but a moral commitment.
Diaries of the War in Ukraine
In this excerpt, author Nora Krug illustrates her correspondence with two individuals who share their diverging experiences of Russia鈥檚 war on Ukraine.
The Vision of a Renewable Rikers Island in NYC
This community-developed plan could serve as a model for how to simultaneously decarcerate and decarbonize.
Murmurations: Loneliness As Fermentation
Solitude can create something new out of the process of decay.
Men Are in a Loneliness Epidemic. Should Women Care?
Caring is a tricky word for many women, as it brims with gendered expectations of labor, open availability, and mental load.
Accessing Mental Health Care for Survivors of Violence
Mental health care is critical for survivors, but access often comes with a slew of challenges.
Can Climate Conversations Be a Solution?
Talking about climate change is more important than you may think.
Farmers Navigate Dual Crises of Climate and Mental Health
Could provisions in the Farm Bill help with the high rates of suicide among U.S. farmers?
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