The Gift of Soil: How Composting Builds Community
It took more than two decades for Kevin Holtham, 49, to formulate what he reckons is the perfect soil mixture. And he’s working just as hard at giving it away.
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Category: Solutions-Based Reporting
Tacoma teens won’t wait for adults to solve the city’s problems
The mayor’s Youth Engagement Task Force wants to bring civility back to politics by training young people how to talk about hot-button issues.
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Cincinnati Neighborhoods Cross Cultural Divides With Storytelling
Cincy Stories gives people a platform to share their stories and build connections.
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Using Virtual Reality to Teach Empathy
Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is more than just a phrase for people working at the intersection of psychology and technology.
YES! Magazine
How to Really Divest From R. Kelly—and Other Disgraced Celebrity Favorites
Withdrawing support, both intentional and inadvertent, from harmful entertainers begins with knowing how they make their money.
YES! Magazine
How Funding Black Businesses Can Help Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap
The Runway Project is making entrepreneurship more accessible to Black communities.
YES! Magazine
Outdoor Recreation Isn’t Just for Privileged White Folks Anymore
These organizations help kids of all economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds benefit from adventures in nature.
YES! Magazine
The Power of Sharing Stories
A growing body of evidence points to the mental health benefits of oral storytelling.
YES! Magazine
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.
YES! Magazine
U.S. Cities Issue IDs to Protect Undocumented Immigrants
A growing number of communities have implemented municipal identification programs, and not just in politically progressive areas.
YES! Magazine
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