Amy Jo is a rising star in the UK’s, shockingly buzzing, country music scene, and she draws inspiration from her coastal hometown and passion for gender equality. Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Alicia Keys and more have all inspired her style of sound and storytelling over the years as she releases music with her own unique point of view. Her Master’s degree in gender studies informs her songwriting about topics like men’s mental health, and she has plans for new music in the coming weeks.
Read MoreDistrict 58 is one of the swingiest districts in Michigan. Currently running is Katrina Manetta (she/her), a working class organizer. Katrina has a history of activism, from going to Washington DC to lobby for anti-human trafficking bills, to co-founding her county’s Indivisible chapter, Macomb Defenders Rising, to attending Public Service Commission hearings to push back on corporate data center deals that benefit the corporation over residents. Katrina’s campaign focuses on three areas: affordability of utilities, affordability of health care, and keeping corporate money out of political campaigns.
Read MoreThese days, it’s surprisingly easy to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles without ever really switching off. You may be on vacation, but your phone is still pinging with emails, social media notifications, and group chat messages that somehow can’t wait until you get home.
Read MoreWhile spending time outdoors helps you appreciate the environment, some activities take that connection a step further. The best eco-friendly hobbies support wildlife, reduce waste or improve local green spaces, giving you a creative and rewarding way to spend your free time. Whether you have a backyard or a balcony, there are many ways to make a positive impact.
Read MoreJuliana Bennett (she/her), is running for Wisconsin State assembly. A Black pansexual Gen-Z woman, Juliana is heavily keyed in to her hometown of Madison, the capital city, as a former member of the city council, with experience in expanding housing. She is passionate about defending protesters, getting ICE out of Wisconsin, and sustaining immigrant communities across the state.
Read MoreCEO of Crate 61 Organics Alexandros Hanou knows that sustainable skincare is not only a possibility we can aim for, but a standard we must strive for. He shared his insights into top-notch, sustainable ingredients, production and shipping methods and even marketing tactics. Crate 61 Organics provides customers with satisfying soaps and other products without any bells and whistles regarding scent, plastic usage in their packaging and other stereotypes that plague the skincare industry.
Read MoreA couch is one of the largest objects we bring into our homes, yet most of us shop for it as though it were only a silhouette and a fabric swatch. We compare color, depth, softness, and price. We rarely ask what is inside the cushions, what holds the frame together, or what was added to make the upholstery resist stains.
Read MoreNobody brushes their teeth once and expects them to stay clean for a month. But people treat emotional well-being exactly that way. One good vacation. One deep conversation. One evening where everything felt peaceful. Then back to the grind, back to the stress, back to wondering why the good feeling didn't last. Emotional health isn't a destination you visit. It's a daily practice. And the people who feel the most steady, the most grounded, the most capable of handling what life throws at them aren't wired differently. They've built habits that maintain what everyone else waits to feel by accident.
Read MoreChoosing therapy for a child can affect communication, movement, emotional control, and daily participation. Families often sort through long provider lists without a clear way to compare skills, clinical judgment, and personal fit. A stronger process starts with evaluating the child’s actual challenges, then moving through training, assessment, communication, and follow-through. With a steady framework, parents can assess care more accurately and focus on support that aligns with real developmental needs.
Read MoreSleep apnea visits usually begin after months of snoring, dry mouth, morning headaches, or heavy daytime fatigue. In many homes, a partner first notices gasping, breath holding, or restless movement during the night. The appointment is meant to identify the source of disturbed breathing, estimate severity, and connect symptoms with airway anatomy, sleep quality, and health history. Knowing what the visit involves can help patients prepare with useful details from the start.
Read MoreLynn Hollyfield has been releasing contemporary folk music on Spotify since 2011 with messages ranging from grief, mental health, addiction and how we as a nation could use a lot more unity. She is passionate about songwriting and playing the guitar as well as her work with PEO, an organization that promotes and encourages all women to receive the education they deserve. She speaks about the relationship between art and politics and how music has the ability to cause positive change. Her new album, “Diving In” will release July 24 (today!) and will cover all of the emotions that make us human and whole.
Read MoreIn Arizona, Brendan Trachsel (he/him/his) is running on the Green Party ticket for one of two seats that makes up the Arizona House of Representatives’ 6th District. This young activist and Quaker is running to be the first Gen Z elected official at the state level in Arizona. Brendan is passionate about securing abortion access in the state, fighting against Flock cameras, and increasing Arizona’s access to higher education.
Read MoreHila the Earth is not your everyday performer. A Brooklyn girl with heart, Hila grew up with hip hop and drag queens, and has been freestyling for a long time. The big turning point in her live was when she fell in love with nature and the Earth. This was a game changer! New York City is not known for its green spaces. But Hila, now dressed as the Earth, fully embodies the Earth wherever she goes and performs. With songs like “WAP — Wet Ass Planet” and “Go Parks” you will quickly fall in love with her fervor and wit as she raps and freestyles you into caring about the environment! Read on to learn more about this insanely talented woman and the Earth we all love!
Read MoreEveryone bangs on about morning routines, the cold showers, the journalling, the 5am starts, but here’s the thing nobody mentions: a good morning is really made the night before. If you’re waking up groggy, rushed, and reaching for the snooze button, no amount of willpower at 6am will fix it. The secret to easy, energised mornings isn’t grinding harder when the alarm goes off, it’s setting yourself up the evening before. Here’s how to build a night routine that gives you the morning you actually want.
Read MoreRemember when everyone suddenly decided coconut oil belonged on their face?
Or when pore strips were the holy grail of skincare, only for everyone to later realize they weren't exactly doing what we thought they were? Then came jade rollers, charcoal masks, snail mucin, slugging, skin cycling and the race for "glass skin." Somewhere in the middle, LED masks went from looking like props from a sci-fi movie to becoming perfectly normal bathroom accessories.
Read MoreMyrna Munoz (she/her/ella/they), ran on a platform of opposition to data centers and ICE. This Mexican-American teacher and gamer has generated wide support in her race, including from the Democratic Socialists of America. Myrna identifies as a “justice seeker” and advocates for people and the environment over corporate profits, for gun control, for organized labor, and for Black & Brown communities.
Read MoreAs we officially enter the month of July, New York City temperatures have already hit the 100 degree mark. Trying to stay cool can seem impossible when faced with numbers that extreme, but I promise you can avoid a sunburn this summer, and even healthily take care of your environment in the process. Here are the best ways to keep yourself, and the planet, cool and cared for.
Read MoreFor much of the last decade, the fashion industry appeared to be converging around the same visual language. Minimal campaigns, muted palettes and familiar references travelled quickly across borders, producing brands that looked increasingly polished but not always distinct.
Read MoreOn June 24 at around 6 p.m., the country of Venezuela was struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake along their coastal areas, followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), (ABC News). Primary damage was found in Caracas with ripples and tremors felt through the country and even in Colombia. These dual earthquakes were the biggest to hit Venezuela in a century, leading to immense destruction and death across the city of Caracas, which over 2 million people call home.
Read MoreOne of Topeka’s state representatives, Alexis Simmons (she/her), is an agnostic, bisexual Democrat. Born at the end of the millennial generation, she identifies as a “childless cat lady” and is a government professor at Washburn University. What drove Alexis to teach government was a belief that people should feel empowered to engage with government, and not be intimidated by the complexity of it. Alexis is passionate about defending the US Constitution from attacks on freedom of speech, freedom to worship freely (or to not worship not at all), and basic privacy.
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