josh martinez

i have always loved trying to understand systems, and the systems that built those systems. i spend a lot of time thinking about how to get there from here. I own/consult at futureemergent.com.

marble statue of abraham lincoln from the lincoln memorial.

walkthroughs

President Trump's Executive Order on DEI

What it means for nonprofits, foundations, and the private sector

the upper entrance to the beacon food forest in seattle.

working

the future of food waste

centering people, not waste

the interior of portland, oregon's train station. a blue and orange neon sign points the way to the baggage department.

working

food and the erosion of humanity

the slippery slope of who is legal

a wide shot of the horizon. trees and buildings edge the bottom of the photo

essay

playing defense

It's time for a good offense.

a rusty boat named Margaret sits on a small grassy hill.

essay

if it’s not getting better it’s getting worse

when the change they seek won't help

a wide view of bogotá colombia from monserrate.

personal

looking future 2024

one step forward, two steps forward

close up of the painting untitled (united states marine hospital) by the artist Firelei Baéz.

personal

playing favorites 2024

devising new structures

train cars are stacked with containers at vancouver b.c.'s waterfront harbor.

essay

not my business

on those who put the "business" back into "LGBTQ+ business"

looking upward at the sun dry cleaning sign.

links

things to read: november

and one thing to watch

looking down a typical residential street in Hounslow, in the suburbs of london.

working

trust in community

from one community member to another

colorful string lights winding around a leafless tree at dusk

essay

beyond self-care

we can do better than more isolation

a living wall of green plants with hints of browned leaves, purple flowers, and occasional variety

essay

frogs in water

is it just me or is it getting hot in here?

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