letter from the EditorWe all have the ability to effect change, and with our Action Issue, we’ve brought together 11 artists to show what that looks like, to inspire you, and to remind you of your power. Read Read will nature reclaim its space? jessica antola considers the possibility. marcus smith celebrates community leaders on chicago’s south side. RJ Shaughnessy chronicles the everyday activism of an LA food bank. who gets to be called beautiful? grace Rivera Has her own ideas. jake stangel on launching a print sale for progressive candidates. Myles Loftin knows what you think when you see a black man in a hoodie. and he’d like a word. João Canziani pays tribute to a broken beirut. jessica pettway on why rest is an act of resistance for black women. Justin fantl urges us to see the prison industrial complex with fresh eyes. stream dustin aksland’s awesome playlist and dream about how to be part of the solution. video: ‘Very fine people’ by kristina feliciano
