Voices

Food, Culture, Community: How Kwanzaa Offers an Antidote to Christmas

For many Black Americans, Kwanzaa brings spiritual meaning and cultural significance to their holiday celebrations.

Veggie Tamales Aren’t Just a Trend, They’re a Holiday Tradition

Tamales are a ritual food, often served at weddings and other celebrations. Here's how they

Could Influencer Culture Actually Create a More Sustainable World?

These innovators and change-makers show that individual action plays a powerful role in shaping a

Ethical Animal Adoption 101: It’s Not About You

Adopting is a great way to give rescue shelter animals a loving home—as long as

How I Learned to Accept That Not Everyone I Love Is Vegan

Being vegan isn't about perfection, it's about acceptance and putting kindness before judgment.

I Was Shamed for My Culture’s Food. Here’s What I Wish I’d Said.

A Filipina immigrant shares her experiences with food shaming and discusses the importance of food

It’s Time to Ban Black Friday

A former retail worker's perspective on whether it's time to ban Black Friday and be

Why Won’t COP26 Leaders Acknowledge Britain’s Burning Moorland?

The UK is hosting COP26 just weeks after burning acres of its most valuable carbon-storing

Ellen DeGeneres Has a New ‘Kind’ Skincare Line. Is This Her Apology?

Ellen DeGeneres is launching a beauty brand called Kind Science. But, after a controversial career,

Am I Still an Ethical Vegan If I Thrift Wool and Leather?

Balancing my vegan ethics with my concern for the planet is complicated.