All posts by Pax Ahimsa Gethen

LGBTQIA, Trans

On Trans Issues, Wikipedia is a Bulwark Against Disinformation

[Image: Wikipedia puzzle globe logo (CC BY-SA 3.0; source)]

Happy to announce my first piece for the trans publication Assigned Media , which focuses on trans and nonbinary Wikipedia editors handling the onslaught of transphobia from the Trump administration.

https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/trans-issues-wikipedia-bulwark-against-disinformation

Includes insights from awesome Wikipedia editors Tamzin and Your Friendly Neighborhood Sociologist. Also shout-out to awesome Wikipedian and crypto critic Molly White who I linked to for an editing tutorial and an interview.

Thanks to trans journalist Billie Jean Sweeney of Assigned Media for the editing of this piece!

LGBTQIA, Photography, Trans

A Literal Look-Back at London Breed

Image: London Breed stands at a podium in San Francisco City Hall, surrounded by City officials.

In today’s post on Medium, I share photos I’ve taken over the years of outgoing San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

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https://funcrunch.medium.com/a-literal-look-back-at-london-breed-65e5e57adec1?sk=d265e39f620221007d1579dc9eed235c

Uncategorized

Breaking Up With Disney

[Image: Disney+ logo over an icon of a red broken heart, on a black background.]

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss why I canceled my Disney+ subscription in 2024.

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https://funcrunch.medium.com/breaking-up-with-disney-bf89b4762456?sk=c62054d385bcd83ad4109577f995f4ba

Pacifism

Murder is Nothing to Celebrate

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the online reaction to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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https://funcrunch.medium.com/murder-is-nothing-to-celebrate-d201f87457da?sk=fb17751481850a7340e493e074422213

LGBTQIA, Trans

Facing Transphobia on the Trans Day of Remembrance

Image: Sarah McBride speaks at a Pride event in June 2017. Photo by Donna Burton, public domain.

In today’s story on Medium, I discuss the ongoing attacks on trans women, including incoming congressional representative Sarah McBride.

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https://funcrunch.medium.com/facing-transphobia-on-the-trans-day-of-remembrance-785a38bd5351?sk=5e0119e00678ed2a93620bdc792e658d

Racism

Respect For Our Names Should Be Unconditional

In the past week, the U.S. executed two Black men, each of whom might have been innocent of their alleged crimes. Five more executions are slated to follow. In this post I write about the man executed last Friday and why we should honor his name, Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah.

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https://medium.com/afrosapiophile/respect-for-our-names-should-be-unconditional-261d4964d608?sk=9284f865e93d1993d3014fcd76451153

Uncategorized

Redefining Work

In today’s story on Medium, I question the links between working, making money, and earning a living.

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Be Like Biles, Not Like Lyles

In today’s story on Medium, I discuss the decision of U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles to compete while infected with COVID-19.

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https://funcrunch.medium.com/be-like-biles-not-like-lyles-75e0383be69e?sk=9364172ba2f079a332ff8d46cf386aa3

Racism

A Proposal for Justice on Juneteenth

Image: Black and white image of a diverse group of people socializing at picnic tables. Below is a colorful “Juneteenth: Senses of Freedom” logo and the credit: “Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives, @Milton Williams”.

In today’s story on Medium, I propose that white employees who are getting paid time off for Juneteenth consider paying reparations to Black folks.

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https://medium.com/afrosapiophile/a-proposal-for-justice-on-juneteenth-23f5d4853c2e?sk=5817b87d1189d29d2b3adb7545e3d593

Racism

Tennessee and the Legacy of Lynching

Image: Album cover for the maxi-single CD release of “Tennessee” by Arrested Development. Photo by Jeffrey Scales.

In my latest story on Medium, I reflect on the song “Tennessee” by Arrested Development in advance of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday.

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https://medium.com/afrosapiophile/tennessee-and-the-legacy-of-lynching-3fed8dd7f242?sk=b96e7f258e75baab512bf741cd48438a