USA

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?

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.

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.

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.

What does equality in America really mean?

“No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country.” -President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933

Wood entices us with its natural beauty, usefulness, and endless variety. Yet, perhaps more than any other raw material, it defies the artisan’s Sisyphean quest for perfection.

From 2018 to 2022, a number of U.S. corporations paid as little as 5 percent in taxes, and a stunning 23 firms paid no tax at all.

Using everything from cornstarch to coconut shells, Foley artists have been creating the invisible landscapes of cinema since the “talkies” were first invented.