{"id":393,"date":"2008-06-18T12:21:07","date_gmt":"2008-06-18T17:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=393"},"modified":"2008-06-18T12:21:07","modified_gmt":"2008-06-18T17:21:07","slug":"green-divas-guide-to-fresh-style-celebrities-political-activism-eco-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/green-divas-guide-to-fresh-style-celebrities-political-activism-eco-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Celebrities, Political Activism & Eco-Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mary<\/a>Here’s an image of my youngest daughter Mary sporting one of my all-time favorite T-shirts that I fell in love with last summer, when I had the wonderful privelege of being a media sponsor to the Farm Aid concert. I’ve been backstage at other shows, but this one was particularly special for many reasons – the organic, locally produced food, organic beer, biodegradable plates and utensils, and oh did I mention the extremely cool people!?!?<\/p>\n

While lurking around the food tent, I found myself engaged in a friendly conversation about just how wonderful the whole event was with a dude in this exact same shirt. I raved about the shirt and he told me where he got it, but I don’t write it down, so . . .<\/p>\n

Later when Dave Matthews came on stage, there came my buddy with the great T-shirt with the powerful message ‘Stop Wars’ – it was Tim Reynolds<\/a>! First, I felt stupid for not recognizing him, then I was glad because while I try not to be star struck, I’m a huge fan of Mr. Reynolds (obviously knowing his music better than his face!) and who knows what idiotic thing I might have come up with.<\/p>\n

Other than their amazing musical talent, I admire most of the musicians that day for their effort to help raise awareness about the realities and challenges facing small and family farmers. Using great music to activate a crowd is a beautiful thing.<\/p>\n

So, it goes along these same lines that using wonderfully designed rags to shout important progressive messages is another great form of creative activism.<\/p>\n

Clothing Of The American Mind <\/a>(COTAM) is a brilliant organization who brought that Farm Aid moment together for me so beautifully.<\/p>\n

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COTAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to political activism by spreading progressive, socially conscious ideas through the use of eco-friendly T-shirts primarily. On the backs (and fronts) of supportive celebrities like Natalie Portman<\/a>, Jamie Lee Curtis <\/a>and of course Tim Reynolds<\/a>, they’ve helped to broadcast these simple, but powerful messages. It worked for me!<\/p>\n

Not to mention that these shirts are all made in the US, 100% organic and fair trade. AND a percentage of the proceeds go to progressive causes that support social, political and environmental justice.<\/p>\n

Visit their kickin’ blog!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Carly<\/a><\/p>\n

I was flattered when the PR rep offered to send me one and asked me to photograph myself in it. Really, a wonderful way to promote these simple progessive messages, but I decided to use my kids instead. Here’s my oldest daughter, Carly making her statement!<\/p>\n

Somehow my middle daughter escaped this one . . . but, she’s a budding designer, so she’ll have her day I’m sure.<\/p>\n

As my father used to say, peace on you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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