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November 14, 2021

Let’s Unlearn Capitalism Myths

I think this needs said: The framework that society shoved into us is capitalistic and it tries to teach us that the capitalistic view of reality is the ONLY view. This socialization is full of myths that aren’t actually true. There are many worlds within our biosphere of Earth, and we need to understand that Continue reading

activism, Author, Books, disability, Feminism, History, nature, Philosophy, Physics, Race, Science, Writing

anti-capitalism, anti-imperalism, anti-racism, capitalism, colonialism, corporations, doughnut economics, feminism, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, intersectionality, objectivity vs subjectivity, pluriverse, Race, racial capitalism, regenerative economy, Relationality
April 24, 2021

We Are the Fire

We Are the Fire By Aidan Zingler Words pull push, agitate, infuriateI’m the fury of the world not seen.I beg, I cajole, I reason, I askI’m the pain of the dead not seen.Time is running out, time is running Black Lives burn bright and extinguish, Stars howl their sorrow at their lossDisabled flames smolder and Continue reading

Author, disability, Feminism, Poetry, Race, transgender, Writing

Abolition, anti-racism, creation, Disabled Lives Matter, feminism, justice, Movements, oppression, poetry, Race, social justice
April 28, 2019

Deconstructing the Biases Within

Crossposted to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25299584 Deconstructing the biases within Everyone has a bias of which we may or may not be aware. This isn’t to say that everyone is bad — biases are due to socialization by a imperfect and often discriminatory society, where we internalize the racist, sexist, transphobic, homophobic, ableist ideologies of society from Continue reading

Author, Feminism, Race, transgender, Writing

ableism, bias, cisnormative, colonialism, deconstructing bias, feminism, heteronormativity, indigenous, intersectional feminism, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, Race, sexism, transgender, white supremacy
April 5, 2019

Compilation of Thoughts

About Taxes and Poor People and the Narratives surrounding both Written January 17, 2019: I know folks don’t like reading long things, but I really thought hard about the twitter feud going on about the post concerning taxes. Read what I wrote here if you want. Walk away if you want. This is the twitter Continue reading

Feminism, Race, transgender, Writing

facts, feminism, impact we have, love, narratives, politics, poor people, taxes
April 10, 2018

Entangled Truths: A Journey

Entangled Truths A Journey of Hard and Important Lessons Content Note: Discussion of faith, spiritual abuse, abuse mentions, sexual assault mentions, death threats. EDIT as of 7/18/2021: I talked through the trauma of this story with my therapist, and he pointed out that the “therapy” my family drove me too in 2004-2006 was actually conversion Continue reading

Author, Feminism, Race, Writing

anti-racism, Bible, Christianity, environment, feminism, gender identity, intersectional, intersectional feminism, Jesus, nonbinary, pro-choice, pro-life, Race, sexual orientation, spiritual journey, theology
February 17, 2015

The Bullets We’ve Taken

When I was a child, I used to walk along the cracks in the pavement at recess. Carefully walking as if on a tightrope. Each step I took a vivid reminder of the fine line I walked at home and at school, where one false move and I might garner attention. Whether it was good Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Feminism

feminism, gender identity, LGBTQ, life, Race, transgender
December 1, 2014

Three Fingers

I hold up three fingers in the silence between us. Her brown eyes meet mine, shining with tears. “I am sorry,” she says, even though there is no need for it. She has done nothing wrong, yet that is often the only words people are able to say once they learn my history. The scars Continue reading

Author, Feminism, Writing

advocacy, domestic violence, feminism, hope, rape victim advocacy, Sexual Assault, survivor, survivors
September 8, 2014

Traveling the Internets Again

I may make this a regular post. I read a lot, and sharing what I read may be helpful to some. So without further ado, here is what I’ve read this past week: Writing How to Structure a Premise for Stronger Stories <— Great article to help you strengthen your stories. The Different Levels of Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Feminism, History, Writing

Articles, feminism, gender, narrative, Race, science, sexism, spirituality, video games, writing
May 27, 2014

How Society Views Women Influences People

This is a round-up of articles concerning the terrible and horrifying massacre by Elliot Rodgers. #YesAllWomen What Is It About Men That They’re Committing These Horrible Massacres? I don’t ever talk about this because it’s Super Hard by Jess Fink More Thoughts on what Happened by Kate #YesAllWomen: I will not be Silent by Teresa Continue reading

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feminism, masculinity, tragedy, yesallwomen
June 13, 2012

Tropes Vs. Women and Diversity in Literature

My world-building series takes time to craft, since I often sift through my old notes and textbooks to make sure all the information presented here is accurate. For all my readers wondering, this is why the next installment on Atmospheres and the various cycles on planets is not yet ready. In the meantime, I can Continue reading

Author, Blogging, Characters, Elivera, Writing

Characters, diversity, feminism, fiction, literature, tropes, women