Saturday, December 21Maximizing our Collective Impact

Notes From the Editors

Bits and Pieces: Editorial Board Perspectives
Notes From the Editors

Bits and Pieces: Editorial Board Perspectives

Oftentimes, our editorial board is hard at work corresponding with authors and editing pieces, so we have limited time to contribute even though we really want to! The following are direct responses and insights into Dan Schrag's interview from some of our Editors. Elson Bankoff, Editor-in-Chief Dan acknowledges the fact that climate change is a global collective action problem, and how humans do not handle this well. We are very tribal and can see this through observing all sorts of geographical, religious, political, and ideological divisions. He claims that global collective action is really hard because it goes against our nature. Elson responds with the following: We see so much evidence of this. I think collective action goes against our nature, but in some respects, defines...
The Principles and Mission of Ecosystemic
Notes From the Editors

The Principles and Mission of Ecosystemic

We recognize the impact and importance of the dissident press. Newspapers, magazines, artwork, and writing have historically been great catalysts of social change in our world. These mediums hold the potential to spark curiosity, educate, inspire, enrich, and demand action. The ongoing fights for environmental justice, economic equality, and the liberation of the oppressed may be strengthened through our words and art. With this great responsibility in mind, we strive to uplift youth narratives, promote storytelling, draw attention to the realities of our world, and demand and detail change. We recognize that this ecological crisis has been caused disproportionately by the wealthy and most adversely impacts the poor and the marginalized. We deem the climate crisis a violation of human r...
September Note from the Editors
Notes From the Editors

September Note from the Editors

Only six months after its creation, the Student Environmental and Sustainability Network has launched with vigor and set the groundwork for a strong future. We have connected dozens of students, activists, and school communities for the purpose of creating a network to implement and push for environmental action. We now cast our net wider than ever, sharing this publication with thousands of students across our communities. As the academic year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished and look forward to what the future holds. Back in March, when discussing what initiatives to pursue as a group, one idea stuck out above all other: an environmental publication. We recognized that without writing and art, a movement cannot be successful. We have amassed ...