Kastalia Medrano
Kastalia Medrano is a New York-based journalist who has yet to establish a personal #brand. Her writing has appeared at National Geographic, Pacific Standard, Real Life, Nautilus, Ploughshares, Inverse, and others. RTs = unwavering personal convictions
An Anxious Person’s Guide to Making the Holidays Bearable
An expert's tips for how to get through all the crushing merriment that lies ahead.
Fight Goes Local After Trump's EPA Ditched Obama's Clean Power Plan
Just like when Trump pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, officials at the community level must step up to address America's energy crisis.
Not Every Trauma Results in PTSD
There's a difference between an intrusive thought and an actual flashback.
Here's Why Hope Solo is Fighting the United States Soccer Federation
The high profile soccer star is unapologetically demanding that female athletes be paid at the same rate as their male counterparts.
DeRay McKesson Tells Young Activists What It Takes to Run for Office
The activist and educator tells us whether young people with zero political experience could change American politics.
Over One Thousand Activists Met in Colombia for the World's Largest Youth Forum for Global Peace
One Young World gathered young leaders and innovators creating solutions for climate change, the refugee crisis, genocide, sexual violence, terrorism, global poverty, and more.
Girlgaze Is Fighting the Gender Gap by Giving Opportunities to Gen Z Female Photographers
Media icon Amanda de Cadenet is empowering women through a multi-platform social media movement.
As Thousands of Rohingya Muslims Flee Genocide in Myanmar, Here's How to Help
Severe international criticism is being leveled at state leadership for ignoring the massive humanitarian crisis, but mobilization efforts are under way.
As Thousands of Rohingya Muslims Flee Genocide in Myanmar, Here's How to Help
Severe international criticism is being leveled at state leadership for ignoring the massive humanitarian crisis, but mobilization efforts are under way.
You Can't Cure Depression By Working Out
Those heartwarming essays about how running is Prozac need a serious reality check.
Trump's Travel Ban Is Back and the Fight is Still On
How people leave and enter the country is on the line once again, but the new ban is not a done deal.
This Activist Uses Spoken Word Performances to Educate People on Climate Change
Eco-conscious spoken word activist Prince Ea tells VICE Impact about using his platform to educate people about climate change through art.