As autumn’s chill whispers closer, September arrives, painting the world in shorter days and longer shadows. The landscape begins its seasonal transformation, shedding its vibrant hues. Yet, September also holds a profound metaphor: the longer we hover around the edges … Continue reading Stop Circling The Truth
Every September, as the world shifts and countless birds embark on one of nature’s most remarkable migrations, we at Three-Fifths Magazine invite you to join us in a profound journey of purpose. These creatures do not wander aimlessly; they move … Continue reading September Theme: As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing
In life, we must take a stance to act morally and make ethically sound decisions. Truth is shaped by what we have internalized over the years: the learned traditions that create self-worth, loyalty, and action in the face of fear. … Continue reading As The Crow Flies – Soaring Towards Justice and Flourishing: The Straight Line Isn’t Always the Easy One: Courage in Conviction
After every great upheaval—whether personal, political, cultural, or spiritual—comes a defining question: What now? Following our exploration of Afterlife, which examined what remains long after systems, institutions, and injustices are presumed dead, and Backlash, which confronts the forces that resist … Continue reading August Theme: Reconstruction: What We Build After the Storm
“If you get rid of unfair practices,quit blaming victims,quit gossiping about other people’s sins,If you are generous with the hungryand start giving yourselves to the down-and-out,Your lives will begin to glow in the darkness,your shadowed lives will be bathed in … Continue reading Peace, Be Still: Reconstructing America After the Storm
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, many will be sitting in the stands, eating hot dogs or brats and sipping their favorite beverage. The scene will be set, and the smiles will be bright. Seventh-inning melodies of “Take Me Out … Continue reading Pharaoh In The Outfield
This July, Three-Fifths Magazine confronts the uncomfortable truths of American progress with our powerful new theme: “Backlash: As American as Baseball and Apple Pie.” In a month traditionally reserved for celebrating idealized notions of American identity, we peel back the … Continue reading “Backlash: As American as Baseball and Apple Pie.
Why won’t it work? The man shouted forcefully. He tried several restarts. He said Why isn’t this system working for me. After placing his appointment, all phone calls, and his rapidly cooling coffee on hold, his breathtaking displeasure and impatience … Continue reading There Is a Ghost In The Machine
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