For decades, the wealthiest 1% and large corporations have maintained a seemingly impenetrable grip on global resources and power. This concentration of wealth and influence has had detrimental effects on the majority of the population, exacerbating economic disparities and stifling social mobility. However, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) could soon (and given […]
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Valentine’s Day, like many other Western holidays, has become a tradition that people celebrate without questioning its origins or purpose. However, as we dig deeper, we realize that Valentine’s Day is not just a simple celebration of love but is instead a self-destructive habit created by capitalist society. The Self-Destructive Capitalist Culture of Valentine’s […]
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I stood on the banks of the Hudson River, my camera in hand, as the sun set over Long Dock Park in Beacon, NY. The sky was painted in a simple winter palette of pale greys and warm oranges, and the golden shimmer of the sun reflected off the ripples in the river, creating […]
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After an impromptu brunch at the Oriole 9 in Woodstock, I set out on my journey up Overlook Mountain (one of my favorite hikes in the Hudson Valley), I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and adventure. The air was crisp while thick fog surrounded the mountain, making the trail seem even […]
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Land thrives in Indigenous hands, and there are real, tangible ways you can help return what was stolen by colonizers from tribes across North America. Indigenous scholar Lindsey Schneider addresses the ill-gotten legacy of settler colonialism with an introduction to the Land Back movement: the push to return stewardship of the Earth to its […]
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