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

Where Does Democracy Go From Here?

The deadly insurrection on Capitol Hill this past January was a direct result of former president Donald Trump’s relentless attack on American Democracy. For two and a half centuries, American presidents have acted as both the head of government (like a prime minister in other regimes) and head of state (like a monarch). During his term in office, Trump took advantage of his power as a quasi-monarch in profoundly disturbing ways. He condoned racism and praised violent groups like the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. He also used his influence as the highest-ranking official in the country as a way to incite violence against reporters and political foes. On January 6, Congress convened to count the Electoral College votes that would confirm Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States. Simultaneously, Trump encouraged his supporters to threaten our nation’s foundation with intimidation, violence, and anarchy during his "Save America" rally. And they did exactly as instructed.

Savannah Maddison: How Country Encourages Our Country's Finest

Florida-born, Nashville based singer-songwriter, author, and philanthropist Savannah Maddison takes on Country through the lens of the modern adolescent. The 19 year old country artists explores themes of love and relationships centered in contemporary youth experiences.

Savannah's prowess includes her writing endeavors, one of which is her book entitled “Sincerely: YOU, Letter Writing to Change the World,” which tells the story of her organization’s roots and encourages youth to start their own movements and service projects. Additionally, Savannah founded “Savannah’s Soldiers", an organization that sent over 350,000 letters of encouragement to soldiers deployed globally from students across the country. Please read our exclusive interview to learn more about Savannah.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 24Jejune ContributorJuly 7, 2020music, musician, #singer, singer, empowering girls, female power, #positivity, kids, USAComment

An Unjust Justice System - David Pratt

What happens when your justice system is unjust? David Pratt speaks on the incarceration problems of The United States of America.

Articles, ReviewedDavid PrattJune 17, 2019political, black rights, black lives matter, incarceration, Justice, African American rights, USAComment

Reprehensible - By David Pratt

Building “The Wall” is an expense the US government cannot afford, both financially and socially. We can not sacrifice so much for one man’s vanity project. Learn more here.

Articles, ReviewedDavid PrattMarch 18, 2019The Wall, Government, budget, USA, Politics, Immigration, Families, do the right thingComment

Gun Violence in America, A Multifaceted Problem - By David Pratt

America clearly has a gun violence problem, but what if it is more than that? What else should we be looking at to make America a safer place to live?

Articles, Reviewed, zIssue 8David PrattMarch 4, 2019make American safe again, guns, USA, gun control, gun violence

Election Day and Why It Matters to Me - by Jes Distad

Tomorrow is election day! Let Jes Distad tell you why voting is so important to her, you, and our country, then go out and do it!

Articles, Reviewed, zIssue 4Jejune ContributorNovember 5, 2018voting, vote, get political, voting rights, USA, activism