My cat actually seems much happier living in a van where she and I can have our own space than in a cramped apartment, or even a house, with multiple roommates.
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“[Reclaiming food sovereignty] has to be inter-generational work,” Antonio concluded. “It has to be beautiful, fun, sexy, and fulfilling—and [it] takes good people and good organizing.”
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“As a hunter, and as a Vietnamese-American woman, I know I’m not what most people imagine, but I’ve found that hunting can be profoundly peaceful,” said Stephanie.
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It took me years to notice and acknowledge the strength I carried in my body. That day, I don’t think I gave a second thought to my appearance or how my stomach looked. I just felt free.
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…it’s time to rest; to confront our burnout by putting down the work. The liberation movements we belong to are not a short term thing. They will occupy our entire lives, and possibly the lives of our children and their children. The work is never done. So rest for a time. And recharge, until hope feels more tangible.
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It was not until age 30, two generations removed from living in Tibet, that I would fulfill a lifelong dream.
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Skip cuffing season this winter and build community instead in seven easy steps.
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While I love rocking my natural curls, I’ve learned to embrace protective styles that are low-maintenance and travel friendly
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When my Mom, a Salvadoran immigrant, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) at 64, I never imagined that a year later, she'd be scaling 60-foot walls with the grace and determination of a seasoned climber. Hers is a story of resilience, community, and the unexpected joy found in facing challenges head-on.
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We spoke to two amazing women who decided to learn a new sport as adults. Their stories are filled with challenges—from battling self-doubt and physical limitations to navigating spaces where they often felt out of place. But each of them, in their own way, found joy, growth, and community through their new pursuits. Let their stories inspire you to take that leap.
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Did you move to Washington D.C. in the past few years? Are you outdoorsy? If you’re looking for budget friendly alternatives close to the city, here are three amazing hikes within three hours of D.C.!
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Every year, thousands of thru-hikers embark on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Appalachian Trail (AT), or Continental Divide Trail (CDT). However, only a select few achieve the coveted Triple Crown by completing all three, trekking nearly 8000 miles across the American wilderness. Here are six Asian American Triple Crown hikers who have defied stereotypes by taking the road less traveled.
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Do you live in Washington D.C.? Are you looking for a short hike with great views? Then you should check out Bearfence Mountain in Shenandoah National Park.
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Hiking used to be a solo activity but now, my son has started joining me and my dog Merle on our outdoor adventures! At 15 months, he can hike in the desert terrain for 30 minutes on his own! But it didn’t start out that way.
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Twenty three years ago, I was adopted from China by a white Canadian couple. This isn’t an uncommon experience; couples in the West adopting babies from Asian countries was like a fad around the 2000s.
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First and foremost, Liz Thomas is a Japanese-American Triple Crown thru-hiker, a Yale graduate with a degree in Environmental Science, an award-winning author, editor-in-chief at Treeline Review, and the first to traverse the Chinook Trail, a legendary 2000-plus mile trek in the Columbia River Gorge and Wasatch Range in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. And she wants you to try an urban hike.
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We even had a group hang out where we just aired all of the ignorant things that other people had said to us. At first we were angry, but anger turned to action and we ended up practicing how to de-escalate and redirect with one another, as we each took turns being the aggressor.
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To pretend that trail and ultrarunning are welcoming to all is the same as racing with a torn Achilles. You wouldn’t do it.
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If people could take the bus or train to their local park or trailhead, they would have a much easier time feeling more solidly connected to nature.
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But then life happened; friends moved away and group chats gradually went silent. Some of us outgrew friendships—or worse—found ourselves on opposite sides of important human rights issues. So here we are, in our thirties, feeling lonely and slightly embarrassed. What do we do now?
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