Yessenia Funes

Yessenia Funes

Yessenia Funes is an environmental journalist telling stories of society's most oppressed. She's been published in The Guardian, Yale Climate Connections, The Verge, Vox, and more. Think of this newsletter as a digital postcard from a friend.

On 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Florida's Everglades has become home to a new immigrant detention facility. A coalition is forming to fight back.

Let's Go, New York

Zohran Mamdani is on track to become New York's next mayor. He's also a climate leader.

What's Going On?

Donald Trump's EPA is rolling back crucial power plant regulations that protect the environmental and human health.

Stitched by Hand

Have you ever used natural dyes to make your own Pride flag? Here's a recipe to get you started.