The global food distribution system represents one of the most profound disconnections in our modern relationship with the Earth and each other. What was once an intimate connection between communities and their local landscapes has transformed into a vast, impersonal network that prioritizes economic efficiency over human and planetary wellbeing. Read more
The American food system presents a complex web of interconnected challenges that affect not just our personal health, but the very fabric of our environmental and social wellbeing. At the heart of these challenges lies a disturbing reality: the widespread use of glyphosate and genetic modification in our food production Read more
Social division manifests most visibly in America’s public spaces, where everyday locations transform into contested territories that reflect our deepening societal fractures. Gas stations, grocery stores, parking lots—these ostensibly neutral territories increasingly become stages where broader societal tensions manifest in subtle and overt displays of power, resistance, and fear. The Read more
In the ancient rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, a profound crisis unfolds that calls us to examine our relationship with the sacred web of life. The orangutan, whose name literally means “person of the forest” in Malay, stands at the intersection of environmental justice, spiritual consciousness, and collective responsibility. The Read more
Walmart’s recent actions—both the rejection of DEI initiatives and the funding of Project 2025—represent more than isolated corporate decisions. They embody a profound tension point in our collective evolution, where institutional resistance to change paradoxically accelerates transformation. This moment mirrors patterns found in the Age of Aquarius, where old power Read more
In a world that often demands conformity, the very act of being visibly different becomes both a burden and a beacon. As we’ve explored in “The Politics of Difference“, visibility carries a dual nature—it can simultaneously be our greatest vulnerability and our most potent source of power, challenging us to Read more
In Gregory Maguire’s masterwork “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” the author crafts a complex narrative that challenges our understanding of good and evil through the lens of power structures and social justice. The first part of this reimagining of Oz presents themes that Read more
The politics of difference shows how society treats people who are “different,” and how embracing our differences can become a powerful force for positive change. In “Wicked,” Elphaba’s green skin serves as more than just a physical characteristic—it becomes a powerful lens through which Maguire explores how societies construct and Read more