Everything happening at the border between the United States and Mexico is legal.
For over two years, I had been working to claw back money from financial crimes done against the government. As a seemingly interminable case finally seemed to be winding down, word had come in that my next assignment, until at least November, would be assisting ICE…
We all know by now that the fashion at large has, and remains, a continuous threat to our ecosystem. Carbon emissions, non-biodegradable polyesters, factory wastewater runoffs, etc., are just a few of the many issues plaguing the industry.
Our neglect of nature is rapidly changing our environment for the worse. Many lake waters across the U.S. are suffering from high levels of toxic algae, both to humans and wildlife.
This is where Bloom comes in, combating algae and creating sustainable footwear and shoe foams from bioplastic material derived from algae. Bloom is working to solve the algae crisis and restore the environment.
Please click here to learn about Bloom and their work.
Plastic can easily be seen as a strong contender for the most blatant and obnoxious source of waste and hazard to our environment and wildlife. Despite this, plastic is still a common mainstay in our society because of its multifaceted practicality. According to the UN, today we produce about 300 million metric tons of plastic waste every year. Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since the early 1950s. About 60% of that plastic has ended up in either a landfill or the natural environment. Plastic lids produce an estimate of over 20,000 tons of waste each year.
Unocup is actively facing the battle against plastic in the form of a small foldable paper cup and does away with the lid. Unocups origami-like design enables the cup to serve dual functions as a cup and lid. In addition, the lifecycle of the Unocup from production to waste is fully sustainable. Please click here to learn about Unocup from our exclusive interview with its founders: Tom Chan and Kaanur Papo.
Ninety-one years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia. In the course of a too-short life, ended by a gunshot in Memphis 39 years later, Dr. King would spend nearly half of it fighting for the equality of all people. The movement he led was catapulted to national notoriety when he, along with fellow activist E.D. Nixon, organized the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955, an event which eventually led to the end of segregation of Montgomery public buses, an enormous triumph for African Americans at the time. But where are we now?
Read MoreA country that is known for its delightful accents and wonderfully unique animals is on fire because of climate change. Their government is more occupied with how they can make money off of one of the leading causes of climate change, rather than saving the 1.25 billion (and rising) killed wild animals, hundreds of thousands of dead farm life, and a nation of people who will never be able to look at their great country the same way again. Please take in the words of Mike Adamson, a local South Australian from Adelaide, as he helps us understand the gravity of the situation.
Read MoreWorried about the upcoming gift-giving holiday season? Frazzled about hitting the gift-mark without breaking the bank? Just like in O. Henry’s classic tale, “The Gift of the Magi,” the art of gift-giving can be tragically ironic even when the giver’s heart is in the right place. But have no fear, I’m here to guide you how to be generous with your gifts while being thoughtful, sustainable and frugal (in a good way!).
Read MoreWhat is better than nerding out crime shows? Nerding out on funny crime shows! There is a reason why Drunk History and comedic news shows have become so popular. People want to learn, but why not make it fun! That’s exactly what Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle did with their podcast True Crime Obsessed! And to add a little glitter to the mix, unlike other crime shows, which focus on cis-heterosexual crime, these two cover a lot of LGBTQ+ issues. To learn more about this fascinating podcast, please read our exclusive interview here.
Read MoreImpeachment! It is at the forefront of the media these days, but is it in Trump’s future?
Read MoreMusic is often seen as a universal and fluid language, but did you know that there is a lack of female representation as gender inequality continues to persist within the industry? Singer-songwriter Beth Keeping has been working to empower female voices and songwriters, not only through her music, but also through her initiative Write Like A Girl. As a passionate supporter of women in music, she looks to champion and encourage female artists on both a local and global level. To learn more about her work, please read our exclusive interview here!
Read MoreHappy Halloween! Or should I say Samhain, which is what us witches call Halloween. Samhain is the time of the year when the Pagans/Celts/Wiccans/etc. celebrate the New Year. Do you ever feel a little more tingly this time of the year? Learn about being a good witch from Patti Negri here!
Read MoreWhen Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets Marie Kondo method, what do you get? I daresay this is one of those things where you get to eat your cake and have it too. I’m talking about cleaning out your closet and simultaneously getting new items for the newly-created space in your wardrobe. I introduce you to: clothes swapping parties with your friends.
Read MoreAfter racking up 1.6 BILLION views on YouTube, Silentó uses his platform to show young people that e-cigs, vapes, and JUUL are just a bad remake of regular cigarettes.
Read MoreWith the idea of a looming impeachment and an upcoming election, are the democrats ready for what is coming up next for them?
Read MoreSeptember 20th, 2019, will always be remembered as the day millions of people came together to voice their displeasure with official responses to climate change. They were lead, primarily, by children, those whose future will be most affected by the choices made in the present, and supported by adults from all walks of life….
Read MoreAfter physically surviving hurricane Maria, Anaveth and her family were left with nothing. They were forced to leave their completely destroyed home in Puerto Rico, and become a new version of refugee that climate change is causing, a climate refugee. Dorian just devastated the Bahamas, but these storms do not stop there. Millions of Puerto Ricans are still living with the impact of one storm.. and there are more storms to come. Please click here to read one climate refugee’s story.
Read MoreLet us not repeat history. Concentration Camps are open along our border, and they are holding men, women, children, and Americans. The first step to changing history is to see it for what it is, David Pratt elaborates more here.
Read MoreIf this past weekend hasn’t proven to you that climate change is a worry, I don’t know what will! But is our future bleak or is there hope? David Pratt walks us through some of our options here.
Read MoreWhat happens when your justice system is unjust? David Pratt speaks on the incarceration problems of The United States of America.
Read MoreNo better way to kick off Pride Month than with this set of amazing people! Ever wanted a radio station that is all LGBTQ+ all the time? Well, you are in luck! On top of the music being fabulous, Channel Q offers interesting programs that talk about socially aware issues, politics, racy content, and also love and romance. To learn more, please click here!
Read MoreWhen you office is a village in Uganda the world is a very different place. Learn more about how one man found a unique way to volunteer all over the world to help people live a healthier life.
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