Mutual Aid

'Everyone stocks and everyone takes' west side community garden grows through the winter with new pantry

by (jereldomer)

Submitted 12-10-2024 under NEWS

During the winter months, community gardens typically pause operations until spring, when the soil is ready for planting. However, the managers of the Bridge Street Community Garden saw this as a missed opportunity to support neighbors facing food...

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Letter from the Editor: Choosing connection after the election

by (allisondonahue)

Submitted 11-26-2024 under VOICES

It’s been three weeks since the election, and I’ve been feeling something in the air—and no, it’s not just November’s chill that has seemingly settled in for a gray winter. Some of the conversations I’ve been...

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West MI Fractivist Nicole Berens-Capizzi puts compassion and action up against injustices

by (msimonson)

Submitted 05-10-2013 under OPINION

Try to imagine living your life without cash. The work you put forth helping other people is paid for in goods or services you need. If you have an extra microwave oven and need a blender, you simply swap items with a member of your community, and...

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