WAIW | Transphobia & Gender Reveal Parties

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Today's WAIW episode started from a post about gender reveal parties and why they're problematic, but it's really about more than that. Read More »

  • Sep. 25, 2019
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WAIW | Fake News From the Left?

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Whether you're on the right or the left, sharing content without critically viewing it is a dangerous habit to get into. Given what we're fighting for, it's something we all have to try and stop. Read More »

  • Sep. 18, 2019
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Five Years of Slow Full-Time Travel (and T.O.F.U.)

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Five years ago, I quit my job to focus on the magazine and travel full-time. Today, I took some time to reflect on just what's happened over those years. Read More »

  • Sep. 13, 2019
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WAIW | Cacao in Thailand

I had an adventure today, and it ended with me eating fresh cacao nibs, which I think means it was a pretty great adventure. Read More »

  • Aug. 28, 2019
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WAIW | Thanks to Farmers

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In today's WAIW episode, I felt the need to talk a little about how important it is to think of the farmers involved in putting food on our tables. Read More »

  • Aug. 21, 2019
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WAIW | Until It’s Gone

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For many of you, access to clean water is a given. Sadly, for plenty of other people (including myself up until an hour or so ago), that access isn't guaranteed. Read More »

  • Aug. 14, 2019
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