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October 16, 2020
Art by Caitlin Blunnie Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re highlighting personal stories on vital issues facing our nation as a reminder that the personal is political, and each of us has the power to make a difference. What we’re checking out… ICYMI Megan Thee Stallion wrote an incredible op-ed on Black feminism for The New […]
September 18, 2020
Art by Quiet Creature Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re honing skills to keep ourselves and each other going––skills that absolutely include rest and self-forgiveness. What we’re checking out… Today is Rosh Hashana, the start of the Jewish New Year, and whether you celebrate or not, this weekend could be a good time to pause […]
November 15, 2019
Image via Atlassian Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re talking bias, hypocrisy, and stereotypes––both from humans and from robots. What we’re checking out… The public impeachment hearings started this week and they’re a lot so we’re just going to direct you to Dan Sinker’s impeachment.fyi where you can get a daily rundown without getting lost […]
November 1, 2019
Photo by Elijah O’Donnell Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re discussing the California wildfires, side-eyeing a certain Florida Man, and watching the latest in social media CEO drama. What we’re checking out… The wildfires are continuing to blaze in California. You can keep an eye on how they’re spreading with the LA Times’ live map and […]
August 16, 2019
Photo by Neil Thomas Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re looking to our past, acknowledging where problems persist, and doing what we can to make change in a positive direction. What we’re checking out… Our top recommendation this week is The New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project. Every essay, photo series, and poem is worth absorbing […]