Crafting Resistance through Song
From labor anthems to civil rights hymns, the Resistance Revival Chorus shows how the ancient tradition of communal singing can inspire courage and community in difficult times.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 7: This Year’s Real Political Anniversary
“One Big Beautiful Bill,” President Trump’s first budget for his second term, just celebrated its one-year anniversary. What changes did it bring for American citizens?
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 6: Fighting the Restaurant Industry
It can often seem like there are no limits to how far many captains of industry will go to deceive, pressure, and take advantage of the workers they depend on.
Listen to “Black Artists Are Reshaping How We Think About American Ceramics”
Contemporary ceramicists are continuing a long legacy of Black Americans working in clay. As they find new ways to tell their stories, the art world is finally catching up. (Cover image: “Farm Bowl with Chicken,” by Syd Carpenter.)
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 5: Equality’s Foot Soldiers
As economic inequality in America has gotten worse and worse, our two major political parties have been doing less and less to solve it. Who is filling the void?
“How to Make a Good Day”: Scott and Ene Constable on Crafting a Meaningful Life
For the team behind Wowhaus Studio, great public art isn’t just about design; it’s about creating purpose, meaning, and joy. They apply this philosophy in their daily lives, too—and so can you.
Rare Sheep, Rich Yarns
Shepherds, small mills, and local yarn shops are working together to secure a more sustainable fiber economy—and to meet the growing demand for heritage sheep products.
Fighting ‘Fast Furniture’ Waste, One Reupholstered Sofa at a Time
Yes, professional upholsterers are still out there—reviving old armchairs, preserving a time-honored craft, and keeping many tons of furniture out of landfills every year.
The Craft of a Sustainable Economy, Part 4: We the People
What does equality in America really mean?
