For my latest article in Assigned Media, I interviewed Aria Sa’id, Black trans organizer and co-founder of the world’s first transgender district.
The U.S. Government is Erasing Our History
[Image: Side-by-side logos for the Internet Archive (public domain) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0).]
In today’s post on Medium, I describe how the Internet Archive and Wikipedia are preserving a record of the changes made by the Trump administration.
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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!
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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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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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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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
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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Redefining Work
In today’s story on Medium, I question the links between working, making money, and earning a living.
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https://funcrunch.medium.com/redefining-work-3c4e85614fb0?sk=5dcdc83576f11c803b709bdc517bc52e
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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