The concept of conscious consumerism has gained traction amid rapid consumption and dwindling resources. Being a conscious consumer goes beyond simply making purchases — it involves understanding your buying decisions' environmental, ethical and social implications. This approach can empower you to think more carefully about your shopping habits, creating a positive impact on a global and local scale.
Read MoreMinimalism has gotten a lot of press since Marie Kondo came onto the scene, and for good reason. It reduces stress, saves money, makes more time for what’s important and treads lightly on the planet. A minimalist lifestyle leads to greater sustainability by default, as buying fewer things means less waste. However, getting into the “less is more” groove isn't always easy in a consumer-driven culture, where ads for the latest and greatest doodad fill every airwave and billboard. You need guiding affirmations to serve as your light. Here are six key tenets of minimalism to help you live sustainably.
Read MoreTis the season… for Pole Sports! Well, really it is just starting to be the season. Let me explain. Like many sports the athletes train year round, but there are particular times when the different competitions happen. I am a US based athlete so I will be speaking more about the US, but it is much the same across the globe. The summer is when most of the national competitions happen for the athletes, then late fall and early winter is when the International competitions occur. One must first qualify on the national level, creating the US Team in our case, to go to Worlds. While we are not an Olympic sport yet, we are handled in much the same way.
Read MoreThanks to the Internet, it’s now possible to work anywhere around the world. This, plus the enlightening realizations of a global pandemic, has made increasing companies accepting and more open for digital nomads and work-from-home positions.
Read MoreWe love our favorite sex workers and adult film stars because they are uninhibited, playful, and just so, so hot. But they’re also people. And they have bad days, just like you and I do. And they have traumas they’re trying to process, as we all do, and they sometimes have to work in uncomfortable conditions with people they may not particularly like on days that they just aren’t feeling it.
Read MoreThis is a bad time to be queer. Alaska just gutted their LGBTQ+ Protections, Florida’s Bill SB254 is threatening to kidnap trans kids and tear apart queer families, and states across the country are introducing bills that mitigate gay rights, restrict access to gender affirming care, and expose the queer community as a whole to discrimination and violence. Iowa even attempted a fresh shot at rolling back marriage equality, along with the introduction of multiple anti-queer and anti-trans bills. These are just the tip of the iceberg; the legislation in progress is the opening move of the right wing’s long game to roll back rights, restrict healthcare, and force the queer community back into the closet.
Read MoreAs an American who has traveled a lot, I was surprised to hear of an island in the Caribbean that I had never heard of before – Guadeloupe. Like all of the Americas, Guadeloupe was doing just fine until Christopher Columbus landed on it in November 1493. This beautiful butterflied shaped land actually consists of two main islands that are close enough to connect via a bridge, and a few smaller islands around.
Read MoreThousands of lives have been lost and many more have been wounded in the destructive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Turkey-Syria border. This is the most powerful earthquake to hit the area in over a century. As the number of fatalities in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, charitable organizations are coming together to help those affected by the earthquake.
Here are some of the organizations that are providing relief and accepting donations so that you can support their efforts.
Meet Marie “Mandie” Davis, founder of Worthy of Love, a non profit organization that hosts birthday parties for the homeless, allowing them to have a chance to celebrate themselves and experience new forms of self-love. Worthy of Love’s origin story has its roots in a sweet personal anecdote of Mandie (read on to learn more), and has been throwing monthly birthday parties since January 2013! Having been sponsored by celebrities like Steve Harvey, Mayim Bialik, and Kelly Clarkson, the non profit hopes to continue to expand in the future to other cities and events. Read Mary “Mandie” Davis’s interview with Jejune Magazine to know more about this wholesome initiative, and, remember, you are worthy of love.
Read MoreEgypt is a magical space, I just wish I knew certain things before getting there. Read my tips to learn more, including some hints for my vegan friends!
Read MoreThe midterm elections have ended and elected officials are preparing to take their seats in office. So what happens next? A flight over who will be the next Speaker Of The House? That aside, we still have influence and an obligation to hold our elected officials accountable.
To stay engaged you will want to find a balance between education and action. Take the first step. Look up your candidates at the local, state, and national levels. Make good use of resources to understand the issues and make an impact. Continue reading to learn about what it looks like to stay politically active after the election, and why it is essential in the New Year.
In India’s Uttar Pradesh NGO workers put their safety on the line to fight child prostitution, end sex trafficking, and restore victims’ dignity.
Read MoreWith abortion rights, the economy, and many more critical issues on the ballot, there’s no better time to get out and vote! It can be daunting to find the motivation to vote this fall, but the only way to get better outcomes from our leadership is by electing better leaders. There is a lot at stake, with abortion and inflation clashing as the top issues in the midterm elections. It’s not surprising considering the economic circumstances and how the Democrats responded after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Democrats leading issue for this election cycle is abortion followed by healthcare, and inflation. While Republicans leading issue is inflation followed by immigration and abortion.
Read MoreSustainability is probably the last thing you think about during the spooky season. It’s just one day where you dress up and enjoy sweet treats — how can it be that bad? However, Halloween's environmental impact is even scarier than the monster costumes and ghost stories.
Read MoreUnveiled women are marching the streets of Iran protesting decades of oppression as the death of a young woman sparked a new wave of revolution. These women are challenging one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran by cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in the streets. Despite being faced with violence, they are standing strong for the reform of a repressive system and the world is standing with them.
Read MoreIs your closet the one place in your house that always seems cluttered? With trends changing constantly and the mass production in the fashion industry, it can be easy to overbuy clothes. We’ve all found ourselves tempted by fast fashion at some point, and overflowing closets are a common outcome.
It’s a vicious cycle, really. You clean and organize your closet only to revisit it next season just to start the process all over again. It’s time to declutter, but be mindful as you go through the process. Don’t just make the problem worse by throwing everything into the dumpster. Here are a few eco-friendly ways to declutter your closet.
By criminalizing voluntary and consensual sex work, the government is providing consenting adults with rules on who they can have sexual relations with along with the circumstances. Criminalization of sex work induces vulnerability towards sex workers regarding violence, rape, assault and murder due to the fact that sex workers are seen as easy targets because of the negative stigma placed upon sex workers.
Read MoreYou have a lot to celebrate if you’re fortunate enough to take an annual vacation this year. Despite the pandemic, nearly one-quarter of American workers don’t get so much as a single paid sick day. Fewer still have sufficient PTO to escape once a year with their families and still have room left over for when their child has to stay home from school. However, many people forget the true purpose of travel, which is all about the experience and memories you make. It can be easy to get caught up in buying souvenirs, which will inevitably create clutter in your home or end up in a box in the attic. Instead, don’t fall trap to expensive souvenirs this year. Here are 10 tips for avoiding buying souvenirs on vacation and doing fun things with your money instead.
Read MoreWith 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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