Before you vote, take a moment to look beyond the headlines.From citizenship and belonging to reproductive rights, migration and the stories that shape what we believe, these are the human experiences at the heart of our public conversations.This election season, TrooRa invites you to explore perspectives that challenge assumptions, deepen understanding and bring us closer to the people behind the issues.Six stories. Different perspectives. A deeper understanding of the world we share.Explore The Border Issue and The Womb Issue. Become a TrooRa member to discover more stories, access our archive and stay connected to the conversations that matter.Explore membership through the link in our bio.#TrooRa #USAElections #InformedChoices #TheBorderIssue #TheWombIssue

Make election day a little less spooky by voting before Tue, Nov. 3rd.@editor_in_t#TrooRa #Halloween #midterms2026

Costumes aren't the scary part for us this Halloween. As the midterms enter full swing, here are the highest-stakes items on the ballot-- and the reasons why you should stop by the polls before the festivities.#Halloween2026 #TrooRa #midterms2026 #IVoted #RockTheVote

It's hard not to feel overwhelmed at the current onslaught of news, but there are life-altering issues at stake in the midterm election next week. Here's what you're missing if you don't head to the polls.Visit Vote411.org to find out more, and follow TrooRa for even more independent coverage of the ongoing fight for a better, more equitable world.#TrooRa #Midterms2026 #IVoted #RockTheVote

This month, TrooRa celebrates its 8th year. To mark the occasion, we're spotlighting The Womb Issue '26 and Hayley, one of the many voices in our global community who help bring TrooRa's inquisitive, independent spirit to life. In this feature, Hayley shares her perspective on The Womb Issue and the conversations around identity, care, and the many experiences that shape our understanding of womanhood.#TrooRa8thAnniversary #TheWombIssue26 #HayleyWrites #IndependentPublication #CelebratingCreativity #InquisitiveMinds #SupportWriters #GlobalVoices

Our conditions won't get better until we make them better. Early voting ends soon. Visit ballotpedia.org to find out where to start.Follow TrooRa for more independent journalism that keeps unheard, unseen, and marginalized voices at the forefront.#2026midterms #earlyvoting #votelikeyourlifedependsonit #govote #ivoted

Vegan skincare, just in time for dry skin season? Check.Black-owned, woman-owned, and sustainable? Double-check.Scents so good we wish you could smell them through the screen? Triple check.Check out Issue Zero Podcast for our product demo and full sit-down with April Vaughn Shabazz, the founder of Earth Tu Face. Link in Bio@earthtuface @imn_april @editor_in_t @baidi_lnpx#VeganSkincare #DrySkinSeason #BlackOwnedBusiness #issuezeropodcast #WomenOwnedBusiness #SustainableBeauty #EarthTuFace #HealthySkin

What does it mean to cross a border when the boundaries we face aren’t always visible?Behind the scenes of our Border Issue ’26 cover shoot with Brandon Ruffin.From identity and belonging to the expectations we inherit and the limitations we learn to challenge, Border explores the lines we encounter throughout our lives, and what it takes to move beyond them.Bringing this cover to life was a collaboration of creative minds, each contributing their own perspective to the story we’re telling.Featuring: Photographer and Visual Artist Brandon Ruffin @ruffdraft Cover Feature & Editorial Photography: Sheilby Macena & Baidi Kamagate BTS: Baidi Kamagate @baidi_lnpx Styling: Daria Mathias @thedfmstudio Lighting: Jean-Claude Cubias @jeanclaudecubias Creative Direction: Trystanne Cunningham @editor_in_tTHE LINES WE CROSS. IN LAND. IN LIFE. IN SPIRIT.Discover Brandon’s cover story and explore The Border Issue.Read digitally or collect your copy. Link in bio.#TrooRaMagazine #TheBorderIssue #BrandonRuffin #IndependentMedia #EditorialPhotography

Get your digital copy of The Comfort Issue.A 300+ page independently-published editorial exploration of humanity's neverending search for regulation, life in a period of frictionlessness, and the founders and changemakers who reject comfort in search of a new status quo.#trooramagazine #comfortissue #independentjournalism #storiesthatmatter #enterpreneurship

Now entering a low-friction zone....and what lies beyond it. Get ready to meet The Comfort Issue '26. Coming soon.#ComfortIssue26 #LowFrictionZone #ComingSoon #GetReady #NewRelease #StayTuned

Lindsay, our Lead Content Ideation Specialist, shares why TrooRa's The Womb Issue '26 holds so much meaning for her. We're celebrating eight years this month, and want to thank everyone who's helped us continue to cover the unheard stories that matter most.#TrooRa #TrooRaMagazine #BehindTheStories #PeopleBehindTheBrand #MediaInnovators

April Vaughn Shabazz sat down with us on the Issue Zero Podcast to talk about Earth Tu Face's unforgettable approach to their products, shifting the beauty industry in a greener direction, and the purpose behind it.Find Episode 4 on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more.Listen through the link in our bio.#TrooRa #IssueZeroPodcast #CleanBeauty #EarthTuFace

As we celebrate our 8th year and look ahead to TrooRa’s next chapter, we’re spotlighting contributing writer Iryna and her reflections on the powerful, in-depth stories brought to life by the team behind The Womb Issue ’26.Be part of what comes next. Become a TrooRa member and enjoy 20% off your membership for less than $25/month.#TrooRa #TrooRaMagazine #WombIssue #IndependentJournalism

A little much-needed encouragement during a societal moment of uncritical thinking-- and a critical moment for unflinching, diverse storytelling like ours. We're proud of our first eight years, and looking forward to many more ahead.#Encouragement #StorytellingMatters #CriticalThinking #DiverseVoices #ProgressNotPerfection #CelebratingMilestones #FutureGoals

In Migration Patterns, photographer Brandon Ruffin abstractly documents the legacy of the Great Migration, a cross-country relocation of Black families from the Southern U.S., and what it looks like when a new home echoes the past without ever having touched it. Read the full feature, What We Carry, in TrooRa's The Border Issue.@ruffdraft @lindsaymeetsworld_#MigrationPatterns #BrandonRuffin #GreatMigration #BlackHistory #CulturalLegacy #AbstractPhotography #HomeAndHeritage #TrooRaMagazine #TheBorderIssue