Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2026 - Brendan Trachsel, Arizona House of Representatives District 6

In 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.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 58.2Andrew FJuly 23, 2026gen-z, Green, green party, go green, election 2026, politics, Politics, #politicsComment

Experiencing The Wonders of Argentina with Pristine Camps

I have a slight obsession with salt flats. So, when I recently traveled to Argentina for a competition, visiting Salinas Grandes was on my to do list. What I didn’t know is that there is an opportunity to spend the night on the salt flats through Pristine Camps. I’ll be honest, it isn’t cheap, but how often do you get to basically sleep on another planet almost all by yourself?!

Articles, zIssue 57.6Kira BuccaDecember 8, 2025Travel, travel, Argentina, camp, sustainable, travel tips, indigenous, go green, ecofriendlyComment