Now is not a time to sit on the sidelines. With so much going on in the world, it’s time to act. Many who read this blog are already engaged in some type of activism and action, and I am grateful to be immersed in community with you. For those[…]
Journalism
Poverty in LA
I love Los Angeles. Just over one year living here and I am so happy we made the move. My main reason that I love it hear is access to the beach and surf. So many options. Our favorite spot has become Zuma Beach in Malibu, an hour form where[…]
The war against Bangladeshi bloggers
With Bangladesh in the news due to the horrific terrorist attack, I wanted to take a moment to write about the terrorist campaign against bloggers in Bangladesh. Rajib Haider, Nazimuddin Samad and Abhijit Roy are just three of many bloggers, including gay rights activist Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Tonoy, who[…]
Jesse Williams’ amazing speech at the BET awards
I did not write these words. Jesse Williams, the actor best known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, spoke them at the BET awards. His acceptance speech for this year’s humanitarian award made me sit up straight and has forced me to think many times since I first heard it.[…]
Live from Politicon 2016!
I am a politics geek. As a blogger, I try to encourage as many people, especially activists of all types, to vote. I am very grateful to those who organize Politicon to allow me in with press credentials. In my first couple of hours my mind is already overwhelmed and[…]