For two decades, a vibrant space for music, art, and community in Kirksville, Missouri, withstood physical and financial collapse. Now its former staff is keeping the venue’s spirit alive.
Can Vice-Presidential Pick Tim Walz Make Democrats the Education Party Again?
Harris’s decision to choose a teacher as her running mate creates an opportunity to remake the Democratic Party’s image for public schools.
Home Improvement
The North Missoula Community Development Corporation brings permanent affordable housing to Montana.
Community in Motion
Bike co-ops uphold a tradition of self-empowerment through cycling.
Trump’s Battle for U.S. Sports
Donald Trump’s targeting of established sports leagues and promotion of alternatives have partly reshaped the American sports landscape. Increasing politicization is continuing to challenge its role as a key form of entertainment and culture, with the prospect of further disruption with a second term.
What Does Arming Israel Cost Us?
To end U.S. support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza, cold, hard calculations about war spending versus domestic programs could have greater resonance in an election year.
Can Humanity Repair Its Relationship With Nature? Weaving Earth Education Center Offers a Promising Path
This all-ages education center reminds us that “we are a part of this earth, not apart from it.”
Little Free Library’s Not-So-Little Commitment to Getting the Word Out
These book-sharing boxes promote literacy and strengthen communities.
Is the Food Industry Concealing Possible Destruction of the Tropics From the Public?
Millions of tons of palm oil are ‘missing’ from Big Food’s deforestation-free claims.
Community Schools Are a ‘Game Changer’ for Students in This Big-City School District
Why education leaders in Chicago want to turn more schools into “a hub for everything.”