April 2005

Features

LOVE The Ones We’re With
What the world needs now is compassion. Our critically acclaimed writer set out “to fall in love with the world in spite of history.” Here is his proposal for building an Empire for Everybody. by MARC IAN BARASCH

News the Planet Can Use
What’s so funny abou global warming? Seattle-based Grist.org reports on environmental “gloom and doom with a sense of humor” for a world audience. An insightful conversation with editor and founder Chip Giller. by HEATHER NORDELL

Practice Makes Permaculture
Why and how yoga principles fit into your back yard garden and all of the other plants in your household. Plus, the newest numbers on yoga participation. by RITZY RYCIAK

Backwoods: The Conservation of Memory
Why Chief Seattle remains relevant by JOE FOLLANSBEE