A Back-to-School Crisis

Last year we gave book bags, this year the urgent need is food

Sep 22 • 

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The Gun's Eulogy For Charlie Kirk

To the man who got exactly what he worked for and wanted.

Sep 11 • 

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The Death of Social in Social Media

The Reality-TVification of Ordinary Life

Sep 9 • 

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August 2025

Step The Fuck Up or It's Over

Silence, Fascism, and the History Unfolding

Aug 20 • 

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July 2025

after the photograph from Gaza

A poem and a way.

Jul 27 • 

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In the Wake of the Big Beautiful Bill

On being dealt a devastating blow by Trump, but not being beaten.

Jul 4 • 

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June 2025

Is This What Hope Feels Like?

I spent most of the morning searching for the language to frame this moment, and yet, I find the words still elusive.

Jun 25 • 

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The Illegality and History of Bombing Iran

Israel and the United States get what they've wanted for decades.

Jun 22 • 

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Zohran Mamdani Could Redefine American Progressivism

How a Socialist Mayor in New York Could Ignite a National Progressive Revival

Jun 18 • 

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Juneteenth and the Promise We Make

A Call to Action

Jun 13 • 

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A Ballad For Silas

A Pride Month reflection for a soul who helped guide me here.

Jun 4 • 

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May 2025

Our Own Black Shining Prince

Reflecting on Brother Malcolm X's 100 years of soul saving.

May 20 • 

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