TERF is an acronym for trans-exclusionary radical feminists, those who exclude trans people from their collective fight for gender equality. Trans-exclusionary people and groups are spreading hatred through institutions and communities across the global south.
Read MoreAs the youngest of four from a two-parent household, I take pride in being "the baby." It's the only part of my identity that allows me to be forever precious, young, and soft. Also, played. The baby is cherished for being the youngest of the lot, but failure to see past that "adorable stage" can mean not being treated as the fully grown humans we become. Also, my family can be assholes sometimes.
Read MoreI didn't realize how much I relied on body movement during my pre-pandemic lifestyle. Work-related walking, running errands, engaging in hobbies – I was constantly on the go. But, of course, that abruptly stopped in March 2020. There's been a gradual increase in where I go and what I do, but body movement is definitely not the same. And my body reflects that...
Read MoreAll hate speech is violent, but people determine what's intolerable based on who it offends. There's no better example of this than the careers of Dave Chappelle, Kyrie Irving, and Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Read MoreLa nacionalidad es una moneda que otorga a las personas un valor desproporcionado. A escala global, las diferencias pueden llegar a ser extremas, hecho que se agudiza cuando son personas de diferentes nacionalidades las se enamoran.
Read MoreNationality is a currency that gives people a disproportionate value. The differences on a global scale can become extreme, especially when people of different nationalities fall in - or out, of love.
Read MoreWoke up at dawn
On a Monday
Calling home the part of me
Out there in rush hour traffic
Calling back the part of me rushing to get out the door
Pushing through the workday fueled by caffeine and admonishment
Living life to the dull gray beat of capitalism’s rhythm
Read MorePara la mayoría de nosotros, el amor romántico se sitúa en la cima de una red de afectos jerarquizada. Como resultado, desplazaríamos amistades duraderas, sólidas y seguras, por cualquier pareja de meses. Además, estaríamos dispuestos a achacarle a una única persona todas nuestras necesidades emocionales, mentales y sexuales y, a veces incluso, las financieras. Aceptamos la jerarquía y el desplazamiento como parte del núcleo mismo del acto de amar. Dentro de este marco y dinámica, quiero reflexionar sobre el concepto de monogamia.
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