In a White House meeting last week, Donald Trump ranted about immigrants (not for the first time). He said, “These aren’t people, these are animals, and we’re taking them out of the country at a rate that’s never happened before.” Though there has been some debate about exactly whom he was referring to, it wasn’t […]
This Is Why I Feel Optimistic About the World
For the past couple of years, in the United States and across the globe, many of us have witnessed and even experienced firsthand an international rise in nationalism and racial and ethnic discrimination. The exploitation of fear, bigotry, and uncertainty about the future—and of what seemingly divides us—has frequently marred global politics and negatively impacted […]
Help People and Animals by Joining the Phoenix Zones Movement!
Tuesday is the official publication date for my new book, Phoenix Zones: Where Strength Is Born and Resilience Lives. I’m so excited to share it with you! With the book, I aim to acknowledge the painful realities so many face, as well as the honest hope many steadfastly maintain even in the worst circumstances. As one […]
A Radically Hopeful Idea
As we get closer to the publication of my new book, Phoenix Zones: Where Strength Is Born and Resilience Lives, I’d like to share some of its principal ideas with you. An extra bonus? At the end of this post, I’ve shared a link to the first chapter, which I hope will get you thinking […]
Preventing Violence Must Be a Priority — And the Conversation Should Include Animals
March 12th marks the 130th anniversary of the death of Henry Bergh — a diplomat, philanthropist, and co-founder of the child protection movement. At a time when children enjoyed few legal rights, in 1874, Bergh represented a ten-year-old girl named Mary Ellen who was starved, beaten, and confined by her adoptive mother. He and his colleagues won […]
Can Fashion Be Ethical? Find Out How from Bead & Reel’s Founder Sica Schmitz
Recently, I wrote about what we can each do to create meaningful change – including through our purchases. For a more in-depth look, check out my recent conversation with Sica Schmitz, founder of Bead & Reel as well as a frequent speaker, writer, and sustainable stylist. A former Hollywood Costume Designer, Sica now uses her love of storytelling […]
Phoenix Zones: From the Abstract to the Practical
In my forthcoming book, Phoenix Zones, I write about how people and animals can heal in places where principles like freedom, love, and justice are upheld, as well as how staying true to these principles can mend society at large. I’m often asked what this approach requires of our everyday lives and choices – and […]
What We Can Learn from the Most Courageous Acts of Resistance
This month marks the one-year anniversary of what members of the media and activists have named the resistance. In the past year, the resistance has taken many forms, from marches to town hall gatherings, and it has covered a range of issues, including women’s rights. Over the weekend, people around the nation rallied to commemorate […]
Finding Meaningful Resolutions in the New Year
It’s hard to believe we’re now more than a week into 2018, nearly a quarter of the way into the 21st century. With the turn of the calendar, many people have been busy making New Year’s resolutions. It’s a long-standing tradition that grew out of an ancient ritual. Babylonians are thought to have been the […]
We Can’t Rise Without Each Other: A Hopeful Vision for 2018
It’s hard to believe we’re already near the end of 2017. It’s been a whirlwind year of ups and downs that’s found us testing institutions, weeding through facts and lies, and challenged by bigotry. Amid these difficulties, compelling problems have also received overdue attention this year. People have risen up – not only for themselves […]
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