This queer Latina activist is decolonizing veganism
Amy Quichiz is not what our society has traditionally presented as a plant-based activist. She eschews cultish vegan dogma in favor of open-mindedness. She practices more than she preaches. And she’s not skinny, white, straight, or socioeconomically…
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The dark side of the "wellness" crystal craze
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
In the United States, wellness has become a very expensive hobby for many. There are salves, serums, supplements, and teas designed to improve users’ general wellbeing. A popular element of the wellness trend is crystals, glittering cuts of Earth…
What all the “organic” and “sustainable” food labels actually mean
By Emma Sarran Webster
Let’s be honest: Living an ethical, sustainable, green life can definitely be filed as one of those things that’s far easier said than done. Just thinking about your carbon footprint — much less figuring out how to offset it; create less waste;…
Just how big is Amazon’s carbon footprint?
By AJ Dellinger
On September 20, hundreds of Amazon workers plan to walk out of the company's Seattle headquarters. The organized action is in part to support the worldwide climate strike set to take place that day, but is just as much an effort to get the…
What Global Climate Strike activists want you to know
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
Five thousand events. One hundred and fifty-six countries. All seven continents. Between Sept. 20 and Sept. 27, there will be 5,225 demonstrations worldwide for the Global Climate Strike. Children, teens, and young adults will lead the way in…
8 youth climate strikers on why they're protesting
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
On Sept. 20, hundreds of thousands of New York City youth took to the streets to join in the global climate strikes taking place all over the world. Mic stopped to ask a few of the young people in attendance why they chose to participate in the…
An ode to Alex Trebek, a titan of old-school TV charm
By Leah Mandel
When Alex Trebek was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, I was devastated at the thought that the snowy-haired, oft-mustachioed staple of gameshow television might no longer grace the screen to host Jeopardy! every weeknight at 7p.m. Eastern…
How volunteering can make you a better partner
By Melissa Pandika
Volunteering can be a deeply fulfilling way to support your community, especially important at a time when many social services have come under threat. Beyond altruism, though, volunteering may have another, unexpected benefit: It could enhance your…
Solar and wind energy are now both cheaper and more sustainable than coal
By AJ Dellinger
There is a trope among politicians on the right that wind and solar power are too expensive, that it would be a fool's errand to pursue renewable energy sources because they could never be cheaper than the fossil fuels we're burning. No one is more…
Get to know the group of musicians working to support immigrant rights
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
Founded by New York-based Ecuadorian-Lithuanian DJ Riobamba, the label APOCALIPSIS aims to bring queer people of color to the front, giving emphasis to music from marginalized voices. It's an inherently radical concept: a record label focused on…
Citizen is the anxiety-inducing app that wants you to feel safe
By Michael Stahl
"Vehicle Collision With Injuries. Attempted Assault. Gas Odor. Nude Woman Breaking Windows. People Fighting With Metal Poles. Sailboat Stuck Under a Bridge. Man Being Assaulted With Belt. Neighbor Performing Voodoo." These (including the last one,…
What typing all day is doing to your wrists
By Brittany Vincent
Swiping through Instagram all day long can seem like a (relatively) harmless hobby. But do you ever find yourself needing to stretch out your arms afterward? Or do you find yourself icing your wrist after a long day at work? It may be difficult to…
Government sustainability programs have an equality problem
By Tebany Yune
Here's the ugly truth: It's easier for affluent households to adjust for climate change than it is for disadvantaged families. People with higher income have more leeway to budget for energy efficient options — like switching to different…
Do I need to feed my pets organic food?
By Tracey Anne Duncan
I have five pets. Judge me all you want, but I revel comfortably in the pet-hoarding queer stereotype. When it comes to food, I pay more attention to my pets’ needs than mine. To be fair, I try to eat healthy, but my budget is a little tight and I…