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Make a difference, take the pledge, go out, and Vote.

Make a difference, take the pledge, go out, and Vote.

With abortion rights, the economy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no better time to get out and vote! It can be daunting to find the motivation to vote this fall, but the only way to get better outcomes from our leadership is by electing better leaders. There is a lot at stake, with abortion and inflation clashing as the top issues in the midterm elections. It’s not surprising considering the economic circumstances and how the Democrats responded after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Democrats leading issue for this election cycle is abortion followed by healthcare, and inflation. While Republicans leading issue is inflation followed by immigration and abortion.

Editor's Pick, ArticlesJessica MoraNovember 1, 2022election day, #election, 2022 election, early votingComment

Scary Sustainable: How to Have a Low-Waste Halloween

Scary Sustainable: How to Have a Low-Waste Halloween

Sustainability is probably the last thing you think about during the spooky season. It’s just one day where you dress up and enjoy sweet treats — how can it be that bad? However, Halloween's environmental impact is even scarier than the monster costumes and ghost stories.

Editor's Pick, Articles, zIssue 45Cora GoldOctober 18, 2022Halloween, Sustainability, ecofriendly, thrifty, Environmentally Conscious, holiday, low waste, candyComment

Why the Women of Iran are Leading a Revolution

Why the Women of Iran are Leading a Revolution

Unveiled women are marching the streets of Iran protesting decades of oppression as the death of a young woman sparked a new wave of revolution. These women are challenging one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran by cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in the streets. Despite being faced with violence, they are standing strong for the reform of a repressive system and the world is standing with them.

Articles, zIssue 45, Editor's PickElizabeth ShepherdOctober 7, 2022activism, equal opportunity, feminism, equal rights, unity, changeComment

Sustainable Ways to Declutter Your Closet

Sustainable Ways to Declutter Your Closet

Is your closet the one place in your house that always seems cluttered? With trends changing constantly and the mass production in the fashion industry, it can be easy to overbuy clothes. We’ve all found ourselves tempted by fast fashion at some point, and overflowing closets are a common outcome.

It’s a vicious cycle, really. You clean and organize your closet only to revisit it next season just to start the process all over again. It’s time to declutter, but be mindful as you go through the process. Don’t just make the problem worse by throwing everything into the dumpster. Here are a few eco-friendly ways to declutter your closet.

Articles, zIssue 44Cora GoldSeptember 26, 2022Closet, declutter, fashion, ethicalfashion, donate, zero waste, ecofriendlyComment

The Importance of Decriminalizing Sex Work in America

The Importance of Decriminalizing Sex Work in America

By criminalizing voluntary and consensual sex work, the government is providing consenting adults with rules on who they can have sexual relations with along with the circumstances. Criminalization of sex work induces vulnerability towards sex workers regarding violence, rape, assault and murder due to the fact that sex workers are seen as easy targets because of the negative stigma placed upon sex workers.

Articles, zIssue 44Goldie AharonSeptember 13, 2022sex work, decriminalize, law, protest, rights, equality, work, america, freedomComment

Traveling Light: How to Avoid Buying Souvenirs on Vacation

Traveling Light: How to Avoid Buying Souvenirs on Vacation

You have a lot to celebrate if you’re fortunate enough to take an annual vacation this year. Despite the pandemic, nearly one-quarter of American workers don’t get so much as a single paid sick day. Fewer still have sufficient PTO to escape once a year with their families and still have room left over for when their child has to stay home from school. However, many people forget the true purpose of travel, which is all about the experience and memories you make. It can be easy to get caught up in buying souvenirs, which will inevitably create clutter in your home or end up in a box in the attic. Instead, don’t fall trap to expensive souvenirs this year. Here are 10 tips for avoiding buying souvenirs on vacation and doing fun things with your money instead.

Articles, zIssue 44Cora GoldSeptember 6, 2022travel, sustainable, ecofriendly, #tourism, small business, souvenirsComment

Everything you need to know about Inflation in 2022

Everything you need to know about Inflation in 2022

With the pandemic dominating the news for the past two years, many seemed to be oblivious to the threat of inflation. Now, with rates of inflation at an all time high across the world (currently 8.6% in the US) , many countries such as the US are labelling inflation their top priority.

Articles, zIssue 44Saanvi SethiAugust 29, 2022covid19, inflation, 2022, global, biden, usnews, foodprices, russia-ukraine war, oil, food, prices, snap, statista, uk, usa, turkey, japan, interestrates, cpi, rpi, predictionsComment

How To Balance Environmental Sustainability and Budgeting as a Student

How To Balance Environmental Sustainability and Budgeting as a Student

Student life is difficult, with all of the new experiences, school work and overall just finding balance, keeping a sustainable home and life isn't easy. Although, there are little things to do and keep in mind to really make a difference for the environment and your ecological footprint. Finding the perfect balance between staying on a budget and doing what you can to be environmentally conscious does not have to be impossible!

Articles, zIssue 44Goldie AharonAugust 22, 2022enviornment, sustainability, sustainable, student, dorm room, apartment, studyComment

Deborah Alessi is Face Forward - Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Deborah Alessi is Face Forward - Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Not all heroes wear capes! Deborah Alessi, the founder of Face Forward, is changing lives, and if you haven't heard of her yet, now is the time. Face Forward is a not-for-profit organization that provides free life-changing surgeries and emotional support to those who have been victims of cruel acts. Alessi and her organization have witnessed some of the most heartbreaking stories, which is why we are overjoyed that they have grown to over 13 countries and are still rapidly expanding! Face Forward is a truly special and powerful organization. Please keep reading to learn more about Face Forward, upcoming fundraising events, and ways you can get involved.

Editor's Pick, Articles, zIssue 44Maddy MaierAugust 19, 2022charity, Non-profit, helpingothers, changing lives, Help, helping, domestic violence, face forward, charitywork, nonprofitComment

Environmental Impacts of the Russia Ukraine War and Europe's Plan to Dump Russia's Energy

Environmental Impacts of the Russia Ukraine War and Europe's Plan to Dump Russia's Energy

We all know the Ukrainian and Russian war is terrible for many terrifying reasons, but there is one that we haven’t really been talking about. With these extreme heat waves blazing over Europe we need to talk about how this war is impacting our environment and further intensifying climate change.

Articles, Editor's Pick, zIssue 44Goldie AharonAugust 8, 2022ukraine, war, bombing, environment, protest, support, peace, impactsComment

Eco-Friendly Swaps for Popular Home Essentials

Eco-Friendly Swaps for Popular Home Essentials

With so many eco-friendly alternatives for everyday items on the market, the transition to sustainable living has never been easier. Even making one sustainable change can significantly reduce your environmental impact. If you're wondering how to live more sustainably, these eco-friendly swaps of popular home essentials are a great place to start.

Articles, zIssue 44Cora GoldAugust 4, 2022ecofriendly, Sustainability, Home, swaps, natural, ReusableComment

Bringing Awareness of Piping Plovers (The Ultimate Underdog) with NYC Plover Project

Bringing Awareness of Piping Plovers (The Ultimate Underdog) with NYC Plover Project

Have you heard about the Piping Plover? It is an adorable tiny shorebird that is seen to nest as well as feed along coastal sands and gravel beaches throughout North America. These sweet and loveable birds NEED our help! Between environmental, human, and predator impact there are only around 6,000-8,000 of them left in the world. Luckily, we have the New York City Plover Project, which has been working towards bringing awareness to the Piping Plovers and striving to help them to their fullest abilities to repopulate and stay safe. Please read further about how you can help protect the Piping Plovers, especially on your trips to the beach this summer, with the founder of NYC Plover Project, Chris Allieri.

Articles, Editor's Pick, zIssue 44Goldie AharonAugust 1, 2022birds, plovers, endangered, cute, adorable, in need, new yorkComment

The Impacts of Social Media Activism

The Impacts of Social Media Activism

Social media has its pros as well as its cons… but in order to make a real impact on social justice in America, individuals and communities need to step outside and speak up for what they believe in.

Articles, zIssue 44Goldie AharonJuly 21, 2022social media, activism, women, BLM, Technology, online, balance, awareness, Volunteer, donation, protestComment

Shop Sustainably With These American-Made Companies

The current climate crisis has consumers eager to shop sustainably with American-made brands committed to eco-friendly manufacturing and shipping. Sustainable companies use organic, nontoxic and environmentally friendly-sourced materials and ingredients in their products, while purchases from the United States help offset harmful transport emissions. Make a difference by shopping for sustainable clothing, beauty and furniture products with these 10 eco-conscious, American-based companies.

SWAC: Fashion, Articles, SWAC: BeautyCora GoldJuly 19, 2022Sustainability, USA, ethical brands, Shopping, american-made, companies, clothing brandComment

Fashion With A Purpose

Fashion With A Purpose

A show to remember! Restored Reflection, Inc. founders Rionel Fisher and Tamela Robinson-Fischer held their 2nd Annual Fashion With A Purpose Fashion Show, which was hosted by KJLH Radio Personality Tammi Mac. This event, held at Grand Hope Park in downtown Los Angeles, began with a red carpet and was followed by a fashion show featuring designers from around the world. All proceeds from this event will benefit Restored Reflections, Inc., a non-profit that provides economic impact training, education, and community development to at-risk, inner-city youth and young adults. Continue reading to learn more about four celebrity guests: actor Dustin Harnish, model Sabrina Ann Frontino, actor Chris Levine, and actor Christian McClure, and why Restored Reflections Inc is important to them.

Articles, zIssue 44Maddy MaierJuly 12, 2022fashion, fashionshows, nonprofit, youth, young adult, impact, education, training, community development, Dustin Harnish, Sabrina Ann Frontino, Chris Levine, Christian McClure, Restored ReflectionsComment

How Protests Differ in the Past to the Present

How Protests Differ in the Past to the Present

Protesting has been an incredibly effective way of expression in the United States since the first amendment. Although, over the past couple of decades, this method of proclamation has decreased in efficiency and value, why is this?

Abortion Importance in the United States

Abortion Importance in the United States

In 1970, Jane Roe (a false name used for her privacy) challenged a Texas law that had made abortion illegal. Identifying that state laws took away her rights as an American by the fourteenth amendment. The outcome of this event was that the Supreme Court, at the at time, determined that women have the constitutional right to choose to have an abortion, vs the right being determined by individual states.

Throughout history in the United States, most cisgender men in politics have had the final say on what women can do with their own lives, including what they can wear, how they can act, and what they are allowed to do with their own anatomy. So, it isn’t shocking that they are trying to take over the ability for women to decide if they want to get an abortion.

Roe v. Wade was the protective barrier for women in this country, and with it overturned the United States has already criminalized abortion in at least five states so far, Politico, while over eight trigger laws are set to be applied in the oncoming future.

Articles, zIssue 44Goldie AharonJune 30, 2022protest, march, abortion, prochoice, feminism, equality, choice, LGBTQ+, voice, Reproductive Rights, #metoo Comment

Summer Sustainability: Simple and Fun Ways to Serve the Planet This Season

Summer Sustainability: Simple and Fun Ways to Serve the Planet This Season

Summer is the best time for enjoying the great outdoors. However, you can’t take that fun in the sun for granted. Scientists warn that we only have 11 short years remaining to stave off dire climate change consequences, and stopping the destruction requires everyone to do their part. Here are 10 simple and fun ways to serve the planet this season.

Articles, zIssue 44Cora GoldJune 22, 2022summer, Sustainability, save the planet, climate change, environment, Garden, #farmersmarketComment

10 Ways to Spend Quality Time in Nature This Summer

10 Ways to Spend Quality Time in Nature This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to soak up some fresh air. Being outside can boost your mood and encourage physical activity, which can be more of a challenge during colder months.

If you spend all day working in an office, commuting home and doing chores, it might seem hard to find time and energy to go outside. However, getting vitamin D and connecting with nature can help ease the stress of daily life. Working outdoor time into your schedule will be well worth it.

Whether you’re looking for weekend adventures or small activities you can fit into a busy day, there are plenty of ways to spend quality time in nature this summer.

Articles, zIssue 43Cora GoldJune 1, 2022summer, nature, Sustainability, Garden, outdoorsComment

The Moon Bears Need Your Help!

The Moon Bears Need Your Help!

Wildlife is precious! Based in Hong Kong, Animals Asia provides sanctuary for bears and protects those loving creatures from farming in Vietnam and China. The demand for bear bile as a medical substance has put the Moon Bear species significantly at risk. This organization is adamant about preservation of the Moon Bears, especially when there are herbal alternatives to bear bile. Many celebrities including the ones featured in this article have pledged to take a stand against Moon Bear extinction. You can follow in their footsteps with the details in this very article! For more information about Moon Bears, the demand for Bear Bile, and the amazing celebrities who advocate for the Animals Asia cause, please continue reading below.