YES! Column

Local Control is a foundational conservative principle - but progressives also embrace it.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, April 5, 2017)

Giving back requires humility. It will be a true test of learning new skills. 
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, March 22, 2017)

We must shift the structures of society to ensure the Earth remains healthy and everyone has access to a decent livelihood.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, March 8, 2017)

We face the prospect of an economy with little need for humans. Advances in artificial intelligence call us to revisit basic questions about work, love, and human purpose.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, February 22, 2017)

In the chaos of Trump’s first three weeks in office, we can see a frighteningly coherent agenda—and a national and global emergency.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Feb 8, 2017)

When we call ourselves protectors, we cast our role as fulfilling our responsibility to the community that sustains us—not for our personal benefit, but for the benefit of all.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Jan 25, 2017)

A world free of extremes of wealth and poverty in which no one needs to stand in line for a chance at a secure and fulfilling life.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Jan 11, 2017)

We’ve been pitted against each other for too long. Now is the time to come together to fix our corrupt political systems.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Dec 14, 2016)

The Great Growth Con promises that economic growth—measured by gross domestic product—will benefit everyone, rich and poor alike.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Dec 8, 2016)

The outcome of this election is a wake-up call to action. Now that we know our elected leaders will not save us, let’s get to work.
(Originally published by YES! Magazine, Nov 30, 2016)