Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2022 - Georgette Gomez, California State Assembly District 80

Today we are continuing our profiles of our favorite Progressive candidates who are running to represent their communities at the state and federal levels, and move the country forward, to continue to ensure that all Americans are equally represented in government.

This week we are profiling Georgette Gomez (she/her/hers). Georgette, a self-described “Queer brown woman from Barrio Logan”, is the former San Diego City Council president, currently running for California State Assembly. With a working-class background, Gomez graduated from San Diego State with a degree in environmental and natural resource geography. Gomez led the Toxic Free Neighborhoods Campaign to protect children from corporate polluters in residential communities. The environment, climate, affordable housing, and fighting corporate greed are all important issues for her.

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Everything you need to know about Inflation in 2022

With the pandemic dominating the news for the past two years, many seemed to be oblivious to the threat of inflation. Now, with rates of inflation at an all time high across the world (currently 8.6% in the US) , many countries such as the US are labelling inflation their top priority.

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Easy Ways to Start Traveling Sustainably This Year

Travel brings a sense of adventure and freedom unlike anything else. Seeing new sights, meeting new people, and experiencing local culture is a sure-fire way to broaden your horizons and challenge yourself with new ideas.

Unfortunately, modern travel isn’t always kind to the environment. However, travel is still a worthwhile endeavor and one that you can improve with a few easy steps. Here are five ways you can travel more sustainably this year.

Welcome 2022 With Greener New Year's Resolutions

Believe it or not, it is already time to ring in a new year! In this feature, we present to you a list of ten greener new year resolutions that you can implement in your own life in 2022. Going into our junior year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to take care of ourselves and our environment. Learn how to effectively recycle leftover food and single use plastics with tips on composting and how to recycle right. Additionally, find ways to reduce your carbon and food footprint with an online calculator from The Nature Conservancy. Ultimately, within this list, you can expect a variety of greener solutions with our own recommendations of resources and eco-friendly products to set you up for a year of success.