Images that inspire (more)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have relentlessly targeted the White Helmets, a group of volunteers in the Syria Civil Defense that formed in 2014 and has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize three times. A Last Look from the Fall 2019 issue.
Women’s rights and human rights organizations take aim at the tradition of “menstrual exile” through creating broad access to scientific knowledge that destigmatizes menstruation.
As the world’s climate scientists continue to warn us of the dire consequences of global warming, including a documented increase in wildfires, climate change is revealing new ways of how little we invest in and value humanity.
Puerto Ricans put their foot down against the vestiges of colonialism as climate change hits.
The conservation movement has been criticized for being too homogenous, but the National Audubon Society is taking steps to change that.
America’s first memorial honoring African-Americans who have been lynched opened in Montgomery, Alabama.
From the Women’s March to #MeToo, women have risen up to change politics and society.
Many cities are adapting in the face of climate change.
Puerto Rico has effectively declared bankruptcy, putting government programs and social progress at risk.
Native American activists in North Dakota build broad support to protect sacred lands from environmental degradation.
