Selfie of Pax wearing a mask and a bandage on their upper left arm, just after getting a COVID booster shot.
Today’s post on Medium, “I Mask When Asked“, is about COVID-19 and mask fatigue, from a trans and neurodivergent perspective.
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Attacking Drag Queens Will Not Save Your Children
Drag queen Sheena Rose performs at a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot. Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today’s post on Medium, “Attacking Drag Queens Will Not Save Your Children“, is my response to the escalation of attacks on drag queens in the U.S.
Yes, ALL White People
White text on a black background, reading “YES ALL WHITE PEOPLE”.
Today’s post on Medium, “Yes, ALL White People“, is my response to racist microaggressions and white fragility.
Even a Dead Democrat Beats a Green Candidate
Campaign image with a photo of Zarah Livingston speaking into a microphone and the words “Sunrise Pittsburgh Endorses Zarah Livingston HD32”. Source tweet here.
Today’s post on Medium is about a dead Democratic candidate beating a living Green candidate, Zarah Livingston, in yesterday’s election in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Why Your Next Event Should Be Vegan
Vegan wraps stacked on a white serving dish.
Today’s post on Medium makes the case for why your next event should be vegan.
Christians and “Nones”: Action vs Affiliation
Reverend Roland Stringfellow speaks outdoors in San Francisco at a podium displaying the sign “Love is never wrong”, surrounded by other religious leaders. Photo © 2013 Pax Ahimsa Gethen, Funcrunch Photo.
Today’s post on Medium is about the decline of Christianity in the U.S., and why actions matter more than affiliations.
Killing Kiwi Farms Won’t Stop Transphobia
Flags representing LGBT pride, the USA, and trans pride flying outdoors at a park in San Francisco, August 2016. Photo by Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Today’s post on Medium is about the demise of the hate site Kiwi Farms and how to stop transphobia for good.
Vegan for Their Health, Not Mine
Scotty and Magnolia, bovine residents of VINE Sanctuary, July 2018.
In today’s post on Medium, “Vegan for Their Health, Not Mine“, I share my perspective on being an ethical vegan.
Keep Police Out of Pride
Members of the Resistance Contingent hold a large banner reading “#SFPrideRESIST” and “San Francisco Pride Board of Directors” at the 2018 San Francisco Pride Parade. Current Interim Executive Director Suzanne Ford is in the center, wearing a “Black Trans Lives Matter” T-shirt.
Today’s post on Medium, “Keep Police Out of Pride“, is my statement regarding Mayor London Breed and police presence at this year’s San Francisco Pride Parade.
Progressive Catholics, Please Explain Yourselves
Photos of Nancy Pelosi and Salvatore Cordileone with the word “Catholics?” between them.
In the wake of the battle between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over abortion rights, my post today on Medium asks: “Progressive Catholics, Please Explain Yourselves“.