This is an utterly brilliant analysis of the source of our communal dread. As much as we scientists have pounded on this for decades, leave it to a novelist to help us understand what is really happening. 🌏🧪
The lassitude that distinguishes our moment is born of sorrow and buried rage. We act like colonial subjects because, in effect, that’s what we are
This is known as the right to comfort it’s a feature of white supremacy. We see it in times of crisis especially, when tensions are high. There’s a belief tension is caused by acknowledgement and that suppression is a solution. www.whitesupremacyculture.info/comfort--fea...
This page explores our cultural assumption that I or we (or the ones in formal and informal power) have a right to comfort, which means we cannot tolerate conflict, particularly open conflict. This.....
Reporting on Indigenous issues can be uniquely challenging. Western journalism puts a premium on transparency --- but sometimes I see and hear things the public is not supposed to know. New essay for HCN & ProPublica. #Indigenous#Journalism#GreenColonialism#AmWritingwww.hcn.org/issues/56-10...
Western journalism puts Indigenous reporters in a tricky position where values don’t always align.
Thank you for writing this!
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As for my own actions, I ✅ rapid test 2 days before & day of travel, & again after (~50% of Covid infections are asymptotic) ✅ use nasal spray & CPC mouthwash (some evidence that they ⬇️ infection) ✅ wear N95 mask indoors ✅ book places with patios, windows that open, etc. Any step reduces risk!
I’m hosting a workshop later this week. To make it as safe and inclusive as possible, we will have: ✅ virtual option ✅ multiple air filters ✅ CO2 meter ✅ open windows ✅ outdoor eating space ✅ KN95/N95 masks available ✅ clear request to stay home if ill ✅ We have the tools! Let’s use them. 🦠