Today’s Solutions: October 30, 2026

Activism is no longer framed by boycotts and confrontations. People are finding positive new ways to convey the message of social, economic and political change. Watch videos from new activists like anti-corporate pranksters The Yes Men; comedian Reverend Billy; and Thailand’s most prominent AIDS awareness campaigner, Mr. Condom.

| May 2008 issue

The Yes Men – Exxon Hoax

The Buyer’s Army (Stoerevrouwen)

Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant in Thailand

Billionaires for Bush

Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping

Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

How EV fleets are shielding Europe from oil price volatility

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new analysis by energy think tank Ember finds that six European countries collectively avoided close to $2.2 ...

Read More

The 7 best vegetables to plant if you want to offset rising grocery costs

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Not every vegetable belongs in a backyard garden. Some take up space, demand attention, and still cost more ...

Read More

Shapeshifting bacteria are the key to understanding UTIs

Most women have had the unpleasant experience of a urinary tract infection (UTI), with nearly one in three women requiring antibiotics before the age ...

Read More

Remembering Pope Francis and his profound impact on climate action

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The recent passing of Pope Francis has sparked reflection on his remarkable leadership — not only within the ...

Read More