In Rome, I had the great pleasure of visiting Il Grattacielo, a new sanctuary founded by ecofeminists determined to work intersectionally. Dedicated to anti-speciesism, anti-capitalism,  social support, ecosystem protection, and cultural change, the sanctuary and its extensive organic gardens are located on a property also occupied by a community garden for seniors and a refuge for immigrant youth facing deportation at age 18 if they cannot demonstrate integration into pro-social activities. A few of the youth already have elected to help out at the sanctuary, and the hope is that, as the project grows, it will offer more opportunities for enjoyable and meaningful work that will satisfy the demands of immigration authorities. Continua a leggere→