Public libraries offer a crucial resource for accessing high-quality, paywalled journalism, combating the spread of disinformation and extremist ideologies. Our libraries provide free access to news databases and publications through apps and online portals, empowering citizens to be informed and combat the influence of malicious actors. Your Library Card Can Break Paywalls — Here’s How…
Robin Wall Kimmerer’s new book, The Serviceberry, explores reciprocity and gift economies as alternatives to market-driven scarcity and competition. Recognizing the intrinsic value of all life and fostering mutual responsibility is a key step toward better environmental sustainability. Reciprocity: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Natural World https://e360.yale.edu/features/robin-kimmerer-interview Related Reading
“I’m a nerd wrapped up in an athlete’s body” So says triple major at Penn State, retired NFL offensive lineman, CEO of The Bridge Eco Village (an innovative mixed use real estate development company that prioritizes environmental justice), motivational speaker, and EcoAthletes Champion Garry Gilliam. He can now add children’s eco-book author to his…
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There is very little difference between the book burnings carried out by Germany’s Nazis and the book bannings being promoted by American arch-conservatives, but such bannings are rapidly increasing all across America. Librarians are the first line of defense against the practice, but they need help, and independent publishers, informal advocacy networks, tight-knit social groups…
“THE COST OF INHERITANCE, an America ReFramed special, is an hour-long documentary that explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and the critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire understanding of the…
Editor’s note: while we strongly prefer to focus on positive and inspiring content, we will occasionally share less hopeful perspectives that we, nonetheless, find quite motivating. When we do, we will be sure to include links to additional resources. Nuclear War: A Scenario Annie Jacobsen Dutton 373 pages Every nuclear-armed nation depends on the hope…
In “Selfish Genes to Social Beings: A Cooperative History of Life,” Jonathan Silvertown masterfully navigates the intricate journey of evolution, illustrating how cooperation, rather than mere competition, has been a driving force in the development of life on Earth. This enlightening book traverses the evolutionary milestones of various species, compellingly arguing that the essence of…
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This really ought to be required for reading for adults. Our banking system is a wreck – but we can fix it. This free ebook is an inspiring resource. “Our mainstream banking system is failing most of us, but the situation is not hopeless. Here’s an ebook about the people who are working in financial…
