“Mired on our own islands and ungratified by the connection that our phones claim to offer us, many of us still seek the kind of soul-fulfillment that being in connection with others can bring. Particularly as we face the rise of bigotry and fascism in our country, as well as direct harm being done to members of our community, we are searching for grassroots support networks and interconnectedness. Across this issue, we see stories of connection.”

—Lindsay Preston Zappas, Founder & Editor-in-Chief