Image: A cardboard sign reading “Persist” sits on concrete steps.
In today’s post on Medium, I share my unpatriotic thoughts on this Fourth of July.
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Marching Against Rainbow Militarism
Image: A crowd of people stands on Polk Street, San Francisco, behind a banner reading “People’s March”. Event co-organizer Alex U. Inn stands in front with a megaphone.
Today’s post on Medium is about the “rainbow militarism” that is endangering queer and trans people of color in San Francisco.
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Cisgender Definitions
Image: Pax gives a presentation on gender identity at a Wikipedia salon alongside host Pete Forsyth, April 2016.
Today’s post on Medium is in response to Twitter CEO Elon Musk declaring cisgender and cis to be “slurs” on that platform.
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For Feathered Friends
Image: Calliope, a chicken residing at VINE Sanctuary in July 2018.
Today’s post on Medium is about birds, veganism, and respect for all animals.
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Cross Words for Trying Times
Image: Screenshot from the New York Times Games website, with one section showing the date and author of today’s crossword, and another section showing current, best, and average times, and current and longest streaks.
Today’s post on Medium is about my daily word game habit.
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This Is The Face of a Sexual Predator.
Image: Official presidential portrait of Donald Trump.
In today’s post on Medium, I react to today’s jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse.
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Mass Shootings Might Be Beyond the Reach of the Law
Image description: Two hands hold up a sign reading “We Can End Gun Violence”. A small circular sticker on the sign reads “March For Our Lives”.
In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the effectiveness of gun legislation in preventing mass shootings, school shootings in particular.
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When Will Black Lives Matter in America?
Image: Khafre Jay of Hip Hop for Change performs at a rally in Oakland, California.
In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the recent killings of Jordan Neely and Banko Brown in the context of anti-Blackness in the U.S.
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Gun Control Will Not Fix Gun Culture
Image description: Side view of a pistol lying on a wood surface.
In today’s post on Medium, I call for an end to gun culture. We need to proselytize peace.
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Guns, Racism, and Respectability Politics
Image description: Two black and white T-shirts reading “Black Lives Matter”. On one of the shirts, the letters in the slogan are made out of the names of Black victims.
Today’s post on Medium is my response to the recent shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl.
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