There is so much going on in our country, let alone the world, right now that I wanted to write a few lines from vacation to send love. For activists on the front lines, it can be especially difficult. It’s so important to practice self care, whatever that looks like[…]
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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[…]
Going on vacation
Mike and I are headed south! First to San Diego then to explore the coast of Baja California in Mexico. I’m hoping to write a couple of posts while on the beach. There is so much going on in the world that our work for the voiceless, for building bridges,[…]
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[…]