Author archive
February 19, 2021
Art by FRESH speaker Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, currently on display at bus and subway stations across New York City Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re reaching out to communities in need while also looking inward at our individual journeys with healing. What we’re checking out… Severe storms ravaged much of the United States this past week, […]
February 5, 2021
Art by Caitlin Blunnie, made in solidarity with Polish abortion activists. Learn more about what’s happening in Poland and how to get involved here. Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re keeping the bigger picture in focus and acknowledging strides, but not forgetting the many issues and communities at risk of being forgotten following the collective […]
January 22, 2021
Art by Heather Schieder Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re allowing ourselves to feel relief and a bit of joy––so we can get back to work and continue fighting for change. What we’re checking out… If you read just one more article about Donald Trump leaving office, make it this one by Ta-Nehisi Coates. And […]
January 8, 2021
Image via Undistracted Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re acknowledging the hard-fought victories that were won this week and examining the path forward after Wednesday’s storm on the US Capitol. What we’re checking out… Hours before the attempted coup at the US Capitol, millions of people woke up on the morning of the sixth with […]
December 18, 2020
Art by Jen Bloomer of Radici Studios Written by Jackson Bird This week, we’re exploring how to sow seeds in the cracks that were laid bare this year and spur growth as we move forward. What we’re checking out… Lucy Diavolo beautifully sums up our feelings about looking ahead with intention in her op-ed for Teen […]