Thanksgiving and verbal self-defense
Thanksgiving, and the rest of National Eating Season*, is upon us. Here come the mixed messages about all the great food, and …
Uncomfortable With Coalition
I came up politically following women like Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon. She famously said, “Your coalition is not your home.” Dr. Reagon …
Wintering Over
When the clocks change, it feels like the turning of the season, for me. Other people mark the beginning of autumn with …
Not a conversation about the Middle East
Outside of my house, I have had exactly two conversations about the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7th. I have taken a stand …
Bad Conversations on Facebook Groups
I am making a pact with myself to scroll by any conversation in Facebook Groups about urban bicycling and urban driving. Today …