Awesome Sauce Magazine

So I’ve been kicking this idea around in my head for a while. As I’ve said before, I see a major gap in activism geared towards young people. There are tons of efforts geared towards reaching high school and college kids through academics (essay contests, free books to teachers, intellectual journals), but almost nothing out side of that. There’s few outlets to talk about rational ways to approach relationships, entertainment, and everyday ethics. Essentially there is no Objectivist youth culture.

I’d like to change that.

I want to start a magazine. An e-zine for now, but perhaps it can grow into more. I want to relate to young adults interested in rational ideas outside the classroom. I want to talk to them about books, movies, sex, art, college, parties, fashion, hobbies, music, jobs, practical ethics, and so on. I want to appeal to both newbies and those familiar with the philosophy. Basically I want to make Objectivist equivalent of Seventeen. (But accessible to guys too!) Here’s just a few article topics I have in mind:

• How to expand your social network
• Family relationships: Does the “blood is thicker than water” adage hold true?
• Benevolent vs Malevolent universe premise info graphic
• The value of personal style
• How to interact with the police
• College myths debunked: what to really expect at school
• Adult Points column: How to’s about getting a credit card, finding an apartment, setting up utilities, car maintenance, talking to customer service, etc
• Apply concepts from The Not So Big House series to your apartment/dorm room
• How to eat paleo in a cafeteria
• How to throw an awesome themed party

I’m very very excited about this project, but I can’t do it alone. What I really need to get this going is A) Objectivists willing to write content in exchange for credit and visibility and B) money donations to spend on stock photos, design elements, and maybe printing costs someday. If you are interested in getting involved with the project, please email me at mirandabarzey@gmail.com.

I’ll also need subscribers. Stay tuned for updates on the project and spread the word!

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