What Do We Do When We Can’t Afford to Boycott?: The Challenges of Ethical Consumption November 29, 2019 by A.X. Ruiz 1 Comment Ever heard of Buycott? I can’t exactly remember how I stumbled across this smartphone app, but it was simultaneously one of the most exciting and exhausting downloads I have ever made. The basic premise is that you sign up for campaigns you care about, ranging from BDS of Israel to products containing palm oil to companies that lobby for animal testing and union busting. Then … [Read more...]
7 Radical Self Love Strategies That Positively Impact Your Pockets September 4, 2016 by Aabye-Gayle Francis-Favilla Leave a Comment In order to love yourself well, that love must permeate every aspect of your life. There are many forces in the world that either subtly or overtly encourage the denial or destruction of self—or that foster self-dissatisfaction. One must be vigilant. Loving yourself is important, but it isn’t always easy. It can be a struggle when so much of our culture is entrenched in … [Read more...]
