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Full cover: Drawing of a woman in space with long hair. "VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8—AUGUST 2024; TUMBLEWEIRD; EL VUELO INFORMATIVO

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Now... you knew it was coming... 

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About the cover:

Adagio by David V35
(acrylic on canvas)

“While painting this picture, I was listening to classic music and thinking of how life at times feels like going through cycles, from childhood to becoming an adult. I thought of nature — plants and fauna — and I got this idea of how mother nature has been watching humankind since the beginning of time growing, changing, and becoming an ‘organized’ society, yet one that harms each other… then I thought that nature looks at us as her children, mad children fighting each other, yet she still gives all she can give. I wanted to show a representation of nature, hopeful for the future and worried about us. I have this belief that the land speaks to us, and if we can quiet down the noise in our minds, then we can hear it.”


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Some highlights in the August issue include:

  • An interview with local artist and photographer Ray Castaneda
  • An essay about the first Black woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm
  • A new column from Cara Nokes called "Transpective"
  • A look at our three candidates for Attorney General
  • Information about protecting farm workers in Washington

We also have the regular awesomesauce:

  • The monthly Crossweird
  • Stories, poems, and art
  • Community events
  • And more!
Graphic that reads: "DON'T TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM & VOTE FOR PEOPLE WHO WILL HURT THEM"

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Shoutout to our $100+ sponsors: Jeremiah Griffith, Sara & Brendan Quinn, and Ted Miller; our $50 sponsors: Jeff Kissel & Casey Branson; and our $30+ sponsors: Henry & Cris, and Lucky Flowers.

Special thanks to Inatai Foundation for all the justice and equity work they do, and their support that helps us keep doing the work that we do.

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