The US and the Philippines are the only two countries in the world that use the bail bonds system to ensure defendants show up for trial. Nearly 70% of the US jail population is made up of pretrial...

I'm feeling like the world could use more music right now. I'm using it to manage to huge emotions that are popping up in shared spaces, to manage grief, and to share my joy! Putting a few...

So many people I know are processing grief and loss right now. Whether it’s a death in the family, illness, separation, or another type of loss, grief seems ever-present. It also seems like...

Y’all know I’m a tree lover. I talk to them, hug them, and go to them when I need to ground. I listen when they have a message. I have my favorites in different places. It’s easy...

I’ve been holding space for a lot of people and organizations for months. I’ve been in proximity to death, illness, miscommunication, dysregulated bodies, huge emotions, and lots of...

Last week I attended the annual meeting for Alternate ROOTS, a coalition of artists and activists at the intersection of art and social justice. It was my first time attending in person because of...

If you’re pausing to read this, I hope that means you’re willing to spend 5 minutes with me. I’ve noticed that my self-care posts don’t get as much engagement as my...

In June the Texas Education Agency (TEA) took over the Houston Independent School District (ISD), replacing elected school board members with state appointed managers. Those managers hold immense...

Easing His Way Into More Authority

In June 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the re-establishment of the Florida State Guard, which he touted as an emergency-focused civilian volunteer force....

I saw a meme online that said, “If you've never had a Supreme Court case decide if you have the same rights as others, you have privilege.” I started thinking about the hundreds of...

Last week I wrote about two US Supreme Court decisions that validated fair elections and human rights. They struck down the theory of the independent state legislature, which would allow states to...

Against Authoritarian Elections

After a congressional map was struck down at the state level for being too skewed towards Republicans, the North Carolina GOP brought the case to the US Supreme...