The High Life
In today’s Blackberry-dominated, cellphone-detonated, noisy, hasty world, it’s no wonder treehouses are enjoying a grownup revival. by JAMIE FRIDDLE
Burners Without Borders
A new movement for social change borne out of the Burning Man festival, is rewriting the rules of activism. by CHARLES SHAW
Conversations: John Perkins
The former “economic hitman” speculates on why now is the most exciting time to inhabit the planet in the history of humankind. introduction by CHARLES SHAW, interview by KERI LYNCH
Departments
On Our Radar
Closing the loop in the festival circuit; Wanna carpool? GoLoco; Recycled Bible handbags; Another world is possible
Green Scene
The Dog Walker’s Dilemma
An eco-conscious pooch-owner ponders the eternal question: to scoop, or not to scoop? by JOHN PERRY
Healthy Living
Body Work on the Next Level
Six potent under-the-radar modalities to bring you back to life by AMELIA GLYNN
Body Talk
The prenatal power of apples and fish; best eats to protect your peepers; tame inflammation, halt Alzheimer’s by LIZ BARKER
Tune In
Power
Frances Moore Lappé says you have the power to change the course of the nation... just claim it. by FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ
Art & Soul
Recovering New Orleans
by THOMAS J. CAMPANELLA
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