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Imagining Freedom of Movement in a Solarpunk Future
On the latest episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, host Justine Norton-Kertson talks about the history and purpose of borders, then does a thought experiment imagining what a solarpunk future without borders—with freedom of movement—might look like. The transcript from that episode is below.
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On the latest of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, host Justine Norton-Kertson reads a piece they read at a solarpunk reading event in March hosted by Accelerate L.A. The piece imagines what Los Angeles might be like a solarpunk future.
DEI, Education, & a Solarpunk Future
Authoritarian regimes always make moves early on to control education, and it only took two months from inauguration day for Trump to issue an executive order calling for The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to be gutted. The department has only existed since the 1970s, so it’s possible to make a convincing case, on theContinue reading “DEI, Education, & a Solarpunk Future”
Solarpunk Magazine Issue #20 and Latest Podcast Episode
Issue #20 is now available. If you’re not a subscriber to Solarpunk Magazine, then you can click here to get a copy of Issue #20 featuring: cover art by Flairiarteditorial and interior art by our co-editor-in-chief, Brianna Castagnozzi short stories“What We Used to Be” by Hannah Greer“Atha’s Daughters” by Len Klapdorpoems poems“Incantation for the Planthroposcene”Continue reading “Solarpunk Magazine Issue #20 and Latest Podcast Episode”
New Podcast Episode: Solarpunk vs. Imperialism Pt. 2
This week on Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, part 2 of our episode on Trump’s big imperialist push is now available to listen to right from our website, or on whatever podcast platform you use. In this episode we explore the solarpunk response to imperialism and look at real life examples of the struggle toContinue reading “New Podcast Episode: Solarpunk vs. Imperialism Pt. 2”
New Demand Utopia Podcast Episodes!
We’ve relaunched our podcast with the first episode in since April 2024, and after a few days of early access for our Patreon subscribers, the first new episode, “Moving Forward,” is now available for the general public. In this first new episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, host Justine Norton-Kertson surveys the current politicalContinue reading “New Demand Utopia Podcast Episodes!”
January ’25 Newsletter: New Podcast and Imagine 2200 Winners
In our January 2025 newsletter, we bring you updates on our latest issue, our podcast relaunch, and the latest winning stories from Grist’s Imagine 2200 short story competition.
The Working: An Author Interview with BrightFlame
Interviewed by Justine Norton-Kertson For Issue #18 of Solarpunk Magazine, we interviewed BrightFlame about her recently released solarpunk fantasy novel, The Working. Solarpunk Magazine: The Working features a modern coven working to prevent an eco-cataclysm. Can you talk about the inspiration behind merging magic with environmental activism in this story? BrightFlame: The short answer: magic makes mainstreamContinue reading “The Working: An Author Interview with BrightFlame”
A Big Thank You
We’d like to share our appreciation for those who have supported Solarpunk Magazine both recently and in the past. Without you this magazine and it’s message of hope wouldn’t be possible, and we’re so fortunate to have a community that cares about the world, the future, and each other. With two weeks remaining, we’d also love toContinue reading “A Big Thank You”