Yes and this applies to police violence in general. They are cautious when dealing with people who are armed or actually dangerous. They are incredibly aggressive against people they know are unarmed and/or physically weak
I hope folks remember this next time people start agitating for stronger hate crimes laws. The people who are a part of the system will decide if, when, and how those laws are enforced - and the system will (almost) always favor the advantaged over the disadvantaged.
Hereâs a little of what Iâve been thinking lately about despair, activism, and religion. My plan is to explore it more throughout May (/the summer/the rest of my life???) meantforyou.beehiiv.com/p/beyond-sin...
Social Consolation, Social Despair
The season finale of Reading Writers featured the brilliant Merve Emre on the (brilliant?) Erich Segal. You be the judge! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
This weekâs episode of Reading Writers is especially delightful thanks to the presence of the mischievous Daniel Lavery. Enjoy! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
I wanted to share some things that have helped me be pain-free in case they can help you too! Because while itâs a controversial opinion, I donât think aging out of your early 20s consigns you to discomfort meantforyou.beehiiv.com/p/resignatio...
The temptation to just give up
This is a great list on bookshop someone has curated of authors who have recently declined honors from PEN America in protest of its refusal to stand on the Palestinian genocide. These are writers who have forgone opportunity to be courageous in this time of genocide whose work you can support.
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A rollicking new episode of Reading Writers featuring @tonytula.comopen.spotify.com/episode/59NO...
The State Department contractor, Annelle Sheline, who just resigned over U.S. support for the slaughter in Gaza, mentioned Aaron Bushnell in her CNN op-ed. This @charoshane.bsky.social piece is a haunting, beautiful testament to what he did and to the importance of taking solace in those who care
It was a beautiful day yesterday in DC. Sunny, but not too bright. Cool, but not cold. The slightest breeze, an easy breeze. It was quiet and calm around the Embassy of Israel, which is near the Embas...