Public health and climate researcher Lyn Stoler learned about climate change for the first time when she was in the fourth grade in 2005. And the lesson wasn’t positive. “When I first learned about climate change, it didn’t even seem like something you could work on,” she said in a 2023 TEDx Talk. In a 2021 study …
I always feel bad after gossiping. Recently, I was out to dinner when the topic shifted to the subject of a friend’s life — her newest relationship, her artistic practice, and her complex family dynamics. While I had thoughts on all of the above, it felt wrong to discuss. I suffered through the conversation, contributing …
“How might your life have been different if there had been a place for you? A place for you to go…a place of women, to help you learn the ways of women… a place where you were nurtured from an ancient flow sustaining you and steadying you as you sought to become yourself. A place …
Imagine this: A city as dense as Manhattan but with trees and greenery growing from every rooftop. A crystal clear river runs between the buildings instead of a road, carrying public transit boats. Bridges can also get folks from one building to the next, but no one seems in a particular hurry. I’m describing the …
The days are stretching into one another like an infinite musical tie—so much sound, so little rest. Each time I scale the stairs from my apartment I’m greeted by all the noise of Los Angeles. Not that indoors is any better; sirens scream by at all hours, and no swath of noise-dampening curtains could soften …
Books ask something from readers—they can’t be consumed effortlessly. We have to show up with earnest attention and a commitment to learning (and un-learning). Only then can the real, internal work happen. These anti-racism books educate us about everything from white privilege and fragility to systemic racism. We’ve purposefully included educational materials found in classrooms, …
We’re in an era defined by pressing environmental challenges. More than ever before, the situation asks us all to consider how we can be more sustainable in our communities. To spark inspiration, we spoke to 5 changemakers (one is a duo, so technically 6!) all tirelessly striving to foster sustainable practices within their communities. They …
That big sans-serif “B” with the circle around it — it’s a logo you’ve probably seen around quite a bit. Maybe you know that only ethical businesses receive the certification. But what does that really mean? How is it decided, and by whom? After writing about B Corporations (B Corps, for short) for years, I …
Lifestyle websites try to cover everything for everyone, but as women, femme and non-binary people, we’re multi-layered with unique needs and interests—and we deserve media that recognizes our interests. We follow these 9 websites that are as resourceful as they are empowering and uplifting—covering everything from personal finance to mindful meditation. Check out our favorite newsletters …
Lifestyle websites try to cover everything for everyone, but as women, femme and non-binary people, we’re multi-layered with unique needs and interests—and we deserve media that recognizes our interests. We follow these 9 websites that are as resourceful as they are empowering and uplifting—covering everything from personal finance to mindful meditation. Check out our favorite newsletters …