Alive in the Sunshine

9/28/2015

'Alive in the Sunshine' is an article published on Jacobin, a left-wing magazine, that examines the historical significance of public parks in the United States. The author argues that public parks have always been political spaces, from their origins in the 19th century as tools of social control to their present-day role in the fight for social and environmental justice. The article discusses various examples, including New York City's Central Park and the struggle for racial equality within it, to highlight the complex relationship between public parks, urban spaces, and power dynamics. It ultimately asserts that in order to fully appreciate and utilize public parks, we must recognize their political nature and work towards making them truly inclusive and equitable.

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