Editor Letters

Each issue, our Common Home editors reflect on their work, the insights of our community of contributors, and the process of compiling a magazine intended to elevate diverse stories of growth, reality, change, and hope.


Editor Letter, Spring 2024

This issue celebrates the diversity and spirit of the hard work of students, faculty, administration, and community members in coming together to build these programs from the ground up.

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Editor Letter, Fall 2023

Explore the profound impact of creative expression – whether performance arts, poetry, sculpture, or painting – on our understanding and engagement with environmental issues

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Editor Letter, Spring 2023

Dive deep into issues surrounding the ocean.

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Editor Letter Fall 2022

Our fourth issue issue explores topics of risk and innovation, shining a light on efforts big and small to reduce environmental threats across the globe.

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Editor Letter Winter 2022

Our third issue issue explores topics of intergenerational justice, transnational environmental concerns, how art intersects with environmentalism as well as our own Earth Commons Art Contest.

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Editor Letter Spring 2022

Our second issue issue explores topics of meeting human needs in the face of a changing climate, as well as activist burnout and scientific breakthroughs.

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Editor Letter Spring 2021

Our first issue explores topics of environmental racism, agricultural technology, and advances in protections against COVID-19.

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