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.

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.

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Phara Souffrant Forrest, New York State Assembly District 57

In 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.”

If You're Not Angry You Are Not Paying Attention

Dedicated to—and in the name of justice for—Jane Doe and all of the women fighting against SA.

Articles, Editor's Pick, zIssue 59.2María Paula CastroOctober 12, 2026feminism, gender, women, sexual harassment, feministComment

The Sustainable Fashion Scene in Latin America - The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Latino-Owned Clothing Brands

Latin American fashion is not only beautiful; behind it lies a group of creatives who are transcending the industry through empathy, ancestral knowledge and artisanry. So, in honor of National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, I have put together a list of sustainable brands that are making a difference through their work.

SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 59.2María Paula CastroOctober 9, 2026fashion, Sustainability, Sustainable Fashion, Latin AmericanComment

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Joz Sida, Mayor of Fontana, California

Joz has quite a few accomplishments over 15 years under her belt, including being the first Chapter Director of Sierra Club San Gorgonio (serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties), where she advances environmental justice, climate action, and the protection of our public health and natural spaces; National Field Director, Progressive Turnout Project, overseeing voter engagement efforts in key battleground states; National Field Director, Corazón Latino, focusing on public health, environmental protection, and Latino community empowerment; State Director, Mi Familia Vota (Nevada), where she led civic engagement, voter registration, and immigration justice campaigns; and National Campaigner, MoveOn.org, where she championed bold policy change, rapid-response organizing, and digital advocacy.

Forget Them Wendy on Female Friendships and Disability Advocacy

Forget them Wendy are a musical duo that prioritizes their collaborative efforts in their song writing and dedicates their advocacy to those with disabilities. We get to deep dive with them on their songwriting inspirations, how the two of them met, and what fans can expect from their upcoming album.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 59.2Olivia WeberOctober 5, 2026olivia weber, forget them wendy, Musician, singer, songwriter, duo, bandComment

New York City Dos and Don'ts

Over my past eight weeks of studying in New York City this summer, I learned a new lesson seemingly everyday. Before then, I had only been on a handful of weekend trips with my friends where we squeezed in every Broadway show we could manage, took Ubers everywhere and never turned down a cocktail or a coffee.

Articles, zIssue 59.2Olivia WeberOctober 1, 2026nyc, new york city, guide, shopping, traveling, dining, packing, thrifting, SustainabilityComment