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Araz Hachadourian

Araz Hachadourian is a regular contributor to YES! Magazine. Follow her on Twitter: @ahachad2.

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Environment & Health

The 150-Mile Wardrobe: A Solution for One of the World’s Most Polluting Industries

The Northern California Fibershed aims to skirt the rampant waste in the apparel industry.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

December 21, 2017

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Economy & Labor

Worried About Rent Hikes, 301 Families Came Together to Buy Their Mobile Home Park

Creative ways Americans are stepping up to build strong local economies.

By: Olivia Anderson ,; Christa Hillstrom ,; Araz Hachadourian ,; YESMagazine

January 19, 2017

Op-Ed

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Six Solutions That Support Native Sovereignty — From Tribal Schooling to Bison Herds

Florida's Miccosukee is the first tribe allowed to run its own school, where students fully participate in family and cultural activities.

By: Christa Hillstrom &; Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

December 27, 2016

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Education & Youth

Who’s Lobbying for Millennial Interests? Meet the “AARP for Young People“

Millennials are especially in need of political access because they face a unique set of economic pressures.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

May 25, 2016

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Environment & Health

These Kids Can’t Vote, but They Can Sue

In Washington State, eight kids took the government to court to safeguard their future through stronger regulations on carbon emissions.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

November 27, 2015

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Economy & Labor

Creative Finance Launched Worker-Owned Co-ops in Post-Sandy New York

The Working World lets coops stabilize before repayment of loans begins.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

November 2, 2015

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Education & Youth

Think Students Can’t Declare Bankruptcy? Think Again

Bankruptcy is supposed to give debtors a fresh start - unless they're struggling with student loans.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

September 24, 2015

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Environment & Health

How Seattle Made Dark Alleys Safer – by Throwing Parties in Them

Since nearly a third of the city's walkable spaces are filled with cars, these residents decided to take back the alleys.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

August 30, 2015

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These Former Debt Collectors Decided to Ditch the Industry, Buy Up Medical Debt and Forgive It

Crowd-funding for debt relief is becoming an increasingly popular trend.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

August 19, 2015

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Education & Youth

Bronx Theater Uses Avant-Garde Approach to Teach Everyday Activism

Whether the crisis is AIDS or cyber-bullying, Pregones Theater's empathy-based theater techniques help young people rehearse for action.

By: Araz Hachadourian ,; YES!Magazine

June 11, 2015