Issue One | March 2008

We decided on trapped as the theme of our first issue. Whether socially, physically, or politically, many people feel trapped from a structure or system that seems insurmountable. Popular media and years of ignorance have artificially constructed some of these structures, while others are the result of narrow-minded legislation or reckless bureaucratic decisions. However, feeling alienated and isolated is not always a never-ending ruthless cycle; creative vehicles of self-expression, lobbying efforts, and genuine conversation of the topics bring the issues into larger dialogues, enacting change, or, at least, making progress toward more liberated and tolerant future.