Started in 2017 as a protest against the inauguration of a president whose actions were offensive to many, the Women’s March, now in its third year, has gained momentum as an inclusive movement for civil rights. Officially advocating for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color and the LGBTQ community, the Women’s March has become a multi-faceted platform now recognized for its intersectionality. From acknowledging that women still make only 76 cents on the dollar in comparison with men’s wages, to connecting the dots between climate change and its effects in local communities, the Women’s March has become a salient movement for many civil rights struggles. I had the privilege of mar
January is the time many of us set resolutions and intentions; things we want to do better, ways we want to grow, new habits to take on or incorporate. In California, we often set health-related goals: new exercise routines, new gym memberships, yoga commitments, plans to get outside, walk, jog, squat, plank, crunch, you name it—we are into physical fitness and the new year is a time to start over and re-commit. For others, especially with Marie Kondo’s new Netflix series, it's about tidying up, de-cluttering the home or office, living that minimalist lifestyle. And still others are taking on mindfulness practices, dedicating themselves to being more present and more kind. When setting goals
