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.
Read MoreAngel 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.
Read MoreHawaii 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.
Read MoreMasia 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.
Read MoreRob 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.
Read MoreTiffany 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.
Read MoreSarah 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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreIn June of this year, Claire Valdez, a Democratic Socialist, won the nomination for US Representative from Brooklyn. The neighborhood of Fort Greene helped her triumph in her primary. This progressive neighborhood also falls in the State Assembly district of Phara Souffrant Forrest (she/her), another democratic socialist in the New York State House. This millennial won her seat in the fall of 2020, after she joined the Crown Heights Tenants Union because her landlord was going to convert her rent-stabilized apartment into luxury condos. A maternal health nurse, Phara is currently 9 months pregnant with her second child, and she is running on a campaign of single-payer healthcare, with her highest priority being black maternal health. Phara sums up her campaign, “I fight for tenants, immigrants, workers, and everyone who is left out of our capitalist system.”
Read MoreThe strength of the Democratic Party in Georgia is mostly thanks to the large population of politically-engaged African American citizens, mostly concentrated in the Atlanta metro area. Specifically, Black women, like Stacy Abrams, Nikki Merritt, and Kim Jackson are the strength of the Georgia Democratic Party. Merritt’s and Jackson’s Senate colleague Sonya Halpern (she/her) is running for re-election. After graduating from college, Sonya moved to New York to start her business career, steadily climbing the ladder. In 2011, President Obama named her to the the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC, making her the chair of the committee three years later. Sonya works to strengthen her community and constituency by advocating for affordable healthcare, consumer protection, and providing pathways to employment for underserved youth.
Read MoreFour years ago, we wrote up a profile on the candidate for this district. In 2022, that candidate was Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas. At that time, Brian Romero (he/him) was her chief of staff. This year, Jessica decided to run for New York Senate and won her primary in June, and at the same time, Brian ran for Jessica’s Assembly seat, likewise winning the Democratic primary in June.
Brian is a queer Colombian-American millennial and former social worker, psychotherapist, DEI consultant, and social justice activist. Brian has deep roots in his community and is uniquely attuned to the needs of the residents who will be his constituents. Brian’s campaign is held up by three pillars: making the rich pay their fair share, addressing affordability, and protecting our immigrant communities.
Read MoreThe first crisp morning of September marks the beginning of fall festivities. For autumn lovers, it’s time to break out your cozy sweaters and pumpkin decor. However, before the season is in full swing, stop to consider how you can approach it mindfully and sustainably.
Read MoreIn a very special interview, we spoke to humanitarian, physician, activist and proud first-generation American Doctor Sarah Raza. She discusses topics close to her heart like the war in Iran, the importance of mental and physical health, stories and daily tasks from her highly demanding job as a physician in Los Angeles and more. She encourages everyone to be aware and involved in their political climate both locally and on a larger scale, and reminds people that there are always ways, big or small, you can provide support and assistance to those in need.
Read MoreCaroline Cotter is passionate advocate for her local community and women everywhere. Whether it’s performing small shows for the Cook County Jail in Chicago or working closely with New Hope Midcoast, she uses her passion for songwriting and storytelling to continuously uplift those around her. Make sure to look out for her upcoming album “The Answer” this October.
Read MoreSince the beginning of summer, the question has been raised as to whether the United States is experiencing a food safety outbreak; while some clinical cases remain within average ranges, others exceed them, leaving the public with an unsettling impression.
Read MoreJaelynn Scott (she/her) a trans rights activist and transplant from Mississippi, is a democratic socialist and if elected would be one of two serving in the Washington legislature. Jaelynn won over 88% of the vote in her Democratic primary last month and if she wins in the general election in November will be the first trans state representative in Washington’s history and the first Black openly trans state lawmaker elected in the country. Ironically, this fall she will be on the ballot with a conservative-backed initiative to bar transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports. This ordained Buddhist minister is most passionate about investing in Black and Brown communities, LGBTQ+ rights, taxing the rich, universal housing, universal healthcare, protecting the environment, and fighting for the working class.
Read MoreBella Lam is a Tennessee girl through and through. She takes inspiration from her hometown, her parents and her favorite country music singers to create songs like “Bootfirst” and “Take It Out on My Guitar” that encapsulate all the powerful emotion country artists wrote about before her. She gives back to her community through charity shows and events, and makes sure she never forgets where she came from!
Read MoreJeff Saenz has not let the accident that left him without either of his hands stop him from being the artist he knows he can be. From playing the festival fundraiser for children of Parkland Hospital’s burn unit to training himself to work, write and type with his stylus, he has turned his story into one of perseverance and success. His band Baby Snakes & The Electric Co. is releasing new music now and you can stream at the links below. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOn August 25, just last week, the world came to a standstill when the news dropped that icon of music history Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. I was lucky enough to have visited Dollywood with my family in 2016 when I was about 11, and Parton has always had a strong significance in my life because of this.
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