About Sol Meridian
A Line of Light Between Worlds
Sol Meridian is a long-form publication exploring the architecture of American civic life—where governance meets infrastructure, where urban planning shapes democracy, and where the future we build determines the society we become.
Our Mission
We publish deep, reported articles at the intersection of:
- Governance & Power — How institutions, courts, and administrative systems shape democratic participation and rights
- Urban Systems — The design choices that determine who can access housing, transit, and opportunity
- Ecologies — Climate adaptation, water politics, and the infrastructure of environmental justice
- Latitudes — Hemispheric relations, Hispanic heritage, and the hidden histories shaping American identity
Editorial Approach
Sol Meridian believes that policy details matter, that infrastructure is political, and that understanding complex systems is essential to building a better future. We focus on:
- Depth over speed — Each article reflects weeks of research, not breaking news cycles
- Systems thinking — How zoning laws connect to climate justice, how legal doctrine shapes daily life
- Hemispheric perspective — Centering Latin America, borderlands, and bilingual America in our analysis
- Solutions orientation — Documenting not just problems, but the movements, policies, and innovations creating change
Why "Sol Meridian"?
A meridian is a line of longitude—a path connecting north and south, linking hemispheres. The sun crosses the meridian at solar noon, the moment of maximum light.
We explore the connections often left in shadow: between infrastructure and democracy, between urban design and equity, between American politics and hemispheric history. Our work illuminates the systems that shape our shared future.
The Solar-Punk Commitment
We reject both techno-utopianism and climate despair. Instead, we document the real work of building livable cities, democratic institutions, and sustainable systems—combining Indigenous wisdom, appropriate technology, and participatory governance.
The future isn't inevitable. It's a choice made in city councils, courtrooms, and community meetings. Sol Meridian covers the people making those choices and the systems they're transforming.
Editorial Standards
All articles are:
- Fact-checked against primary sources
- Grounded in academic research, legal documents, and expert interviews
- Transparent about methodology and limitations
- Free from partisan advocacy while maintaining strong analytical perspectives
Contact & Contribute
We welcome pitches from writers, researchers, and experts working at the intersection of policy, infrastructure, and justice.
Contact: sol-meridian@gothar.com
Support Our Work
Sol Meridian is an independent publication. We don't accept advertising or sponsored content. Our work is funded by readers who value deep, systems-level journalism.
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Founded: 2025 Based: Borderlands & Digital Commons Published: Weekly long-form articles, daily curated insights