Top Five Sustainable Fall Fashion Trends

Fall is my absolute favorite season to dress for. I love the bold jewel tones, the patterned tights, the collared button downs, the knee-high boots, plaid and everything that feels stylishly warm. Five of this fall’s biggest fashion trends include funnel neck sweaters, cropped/structured jackets, fringe everything, ballet-style sneakers and broaches. Here’s how you can follow along with these fresh new ideas while shopping sustainably all the way.

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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Nina Milliken, Maine House of Representatives, District 16

At the state level, in the 16th District of the Maine House of Representatives, Nina Milliken (she/her) is the incumbent running for re-election. This millennial single mom of three, while serving the people in her district, is simultaneously working on her Master’s Degree. Nina has made the abolition of the carceral state her signature issue in the legislature.

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Angel Wong on Humorous Song Lyrics and the Importance of Quality Education

Angel Wong is a product of her mother’s belief that education of all kinds is a gift that should not be taken for granted. Wong is a singer-songwriter with a talent for lyricism and finding the bright side of any of her own life experiences. She fights strongly for the education of children who can’t access it, and expresses her values through her personal music.

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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Hawaii House of Representatives District 20

Hawaii is known for being one of the most progressive states in the country, but even there, progressives have had to fight their way into the state legislature to ensure equitable representation of all groups and to push progressive policies to move Hawaii forward and better the lives of everyone who lives there.

One such representative is Tina Grandinetti (she/her), a millennial environmental justice activist completing her first term as a Hawaii state representative. After fighting for tenants’ rights against large-scale developers, Tina wrote her doctoral thesis on Hawaii’s housing crisis, which she works on solving every day in the House. Tina is passionate about supporting working families, preventing displacement and gentrification, and is refusing to accept corporate PAC or lobbyist money in her race.

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Masia One Talks Decades of Making Music and Celebrating her Singaporean Roots

Masia One has spent a lot of her life feeling like a “3rd culture kid” and, now as an established and successful indepedent musician, she has learned to embrace all aspects of her heritage and celebrate her culture through her passion and lyricism. She discusses what it has been like for her making music over decades of her life, the feeling of collaborating on musical pursuits and how women in this industry can and should learn to advocate for themselves and their needs.

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3 of the Best Personal Injury Law Firms in Austin, TX

After an accident, injured individuals may need to make important decisions before they fully understand their legal rights. Questions about fault, medical expenses, and insurance claims can make the next steps difficult to manage. A personal injury law firm can explain the claims process and help clients assess their options.

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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Elinor Levin, Iowa House of Representatives District 89

This year, Iowa is a swing state! Democrats have the probability of picking up three of the state’s four US Congressional seats, as well as the US Senate seat where there is an election. The Republican party has a supermajority in the Iowa House of Representatives by a single seat: if Democrats win at least 34 seats (they currently hold 33), they will break the Republican supermajority!

One of these Democrats is Elinor Levin (she/her), a queer millennial former teacher who is running for her third term in the Iowa House. Motivated to run for office by legislative attacks on queer people, Elinor is a fighter for numerous causes in the House. An environmentalist since the second grade, and a vegetarian since age 12, Elinor serves on the Environmental Protection committee and is the ranking member on the Natural Resources committee. Elinor supports healthcare for everyone, water/air/soil rights, sustainable energy, and the body autonomy rights of women.

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Rob Strati On Turning Accidents Into Artwork

Rob Strati understands the important relationship between artwork and politics, and spoke to us in this interview about his intricate creative process when he designs his projects. His most popular collections feature ceramics and plates that have been broken and reorganized into a completely new image, showing the importance of giving up a little bit of control with your art to allow the unexpectedly beautiful to happen.

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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Tiffany Koyama Lane, Portland, OR City Council, District 3

Tiffany Koyama Lane (she/her) got her start as a teacher at Sunnyside Environmental School in Portland, which is where she earned the moniker Teacher Tiffany which she uses to this day. Teacher Tiffany is running for re-election to Portland’s city council. This millennial democratic socialist is the first city council Vice President in Portland’s history, as well as the first Asian-American woman member on council. Tiffany is passionate about environmental justice as social justice, strong labor contacts, safe streets, and healthy communities.

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Sarah Louise is a Different Kind of Girl Making a Difference Through Music

Sarah Louise is a UK-based songwriter specializing in contemporary pop. Through her music, she has found a way to support charities such as Cancer Research UK and Sands, as well as organizations like St Helena Hospice, The Royal British Legion, and Chain, while performing at numerous fundraising and community events and forging a path of humanitarian aid through song.

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Planning a Respectful First Meeting When One Partner Lives in Germany

The first real meeting with someone from different countries is more significant than an ordinary date. Both have done months of talking, arranging calls, and getting a mental picture of the other person. When one partner resides in Germany and the other is traveling in, the little details of planning don't seem insignificant. Location, duration of contact, whose responsibility is what, and how much privacy is kept by each person all indicate respect or a lack of it.

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Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Bride Rose Sweeney, Ohio State Senate, District 23

To break the supermajority, one Democratic candidate who needs to win is Bride Rose Sweeney (she/her/hers), a current state representative representing West Cleveland and its western suburbs. First elected at age 25, this millennial has been in office for eight years and was the youngest Democratic member in the House during her first term. In 2022, she received an award from the Ohio Election Officials Association as a leading voice for democracy and voting rights. Bride is most passionate about funding schools fairly, eliminating political corruption, and investing in public transportation.

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Krystal Duran: Nurturing Growth in Plants as a Philosophy of Life

As the founder of the viral site Plants With Krystal, Krystal Duran has dedicated herself to more than just content creation; she has built a community where plants are not merely decor but living beings that grow alongside us, they are companions from the moment a seed germinates through maturity, and through the love and grief that accompany life. She has cultivated a philosophy of life rooted in love and growth, shaping both how she lives and how she connects with others, by that, she channels the wisdom plants have given her into serving her community, supporting causes such as youth and children with special needs, as well as Food Finders and local food-access initiatives.

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Storey Littleton is Bringing Back Lilith Fair and The Art of the Music Video

Storey Littleton is a singer-songwriter with big ambitions of uplifting female artists and providing them with resources and venues to succeed. Her Lilith Scare event is an invention of her and her team that supports charities associated with reproductive rights, immigrants rights, and more.

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