Next week is Thanksgiving, an official USian holiday with political origins. While most of us are taught to celebrate with food, gratitude, and football games, for many indigenous people, Thanksgiving...

Here's a quick review of election day results across the United States:

Democrats turned out again! Despite some shady actions to reduce voter turnout or even block folks from voting, Democrats still...

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 de...

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 favorites a...

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 many of us...

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 when you live near a ...

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 folks who are at c...

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 Cov...

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 political ones. But I’m taking a ch...

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 powe...

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. The...

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 years and increment...