Why Fashion Is Political This piece was written by Catherine of Walking With Cake, one of my very first ethical blogger friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Catherine! A recent …
On “Activism” Burnout, and What I’m Doing to Resist It
In the days and weeks following the Women’s March, I was about as close to “woke” as I’ve ever been. I was bearing witness, I was donating, I was reading …
What the Women’s March Taught Me
Before I went to the Women’s March, I have to admit I was scared. I did not grow up in an activist home. I grew up in a “hunker-down” home …
A New Year Reflection
A New Year Reflection As I sit here staring at this bright, blank page before me, I consider what it looks like to start fresh. In life, we don’t often …
How to Prepare for the Women’s March on Washington
“Hear Our Voice” by Liza Donovan – Download here. I’m attending the Women’s March! #WhyIMarch Over the last several months, I’ve spent a lot of time stewing over the best …
You Can’t Buy Your Way to a Better World
You Can’t Buy Your Way to a Better World Since I recently reworked my Direct Sales critique from several months ago, I wanted to take the opportunity to answer a …
Why Choose Ethical Banking
Why Choose Ethical Banking This post was written by Holly Rose of Leotie Lovely as a part of her incredible #GoneGreen 365 Day ethical living challenge. Holly is a great …
Love Trumps Hate, But Not Without Us
My reaction to Trump getting elected as a progressive Christian and social justice advocate.
Bees + Betterment: Beelove Skincare Uses Local Honey to Bring Jobs to the Formerly Incarcerated
It’s been said time and time again, but the criminal justice system in America is broken. A system that punishes instead of reforms is inherently unethical, not to mention unsustainable, …
Fundamentalism: Not Just a Religion Problem
Fundamentalism: Not Just a Religion Problem I knew this day would come eventually. The day I finally articulated the thing that irks me the most about regular interaction with ethical …
What a Gas Leak Taught Me About Justice
person puts pan on gas burner with blue flame – Environmental Disaster and Justice
On Trauma and Community Organizing
On Trauma and Community Organizing I’m going to tell you a complicated story about the time I went to a community organizing conference and came back a few pounds lighter …
In the News: Police Brutality, Ethical Living Burnout, & Fast Fashion Slowing Down
In light of last week’s horrors and tragedies, I wanted to orient some of the news I share today to police brutality and racism in the US. As I’ve …
American Dreams
The problem with the American Dream narrative.
Reflections on Community Organizing
I wrote this piece to present at the seasonal wrap-up of my local community organizing group. Alas, I am very wordy and had to cut some of it for the …