In brief: The ICE raids this week make my interview with Tina Vasquez, the immigration reporter for Rewire, particularly important and timely. A lot of folks are waking up to what’s been going on for more than a decade with… Read More ›
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Preparing For the Resistance w/ @zdroberts & @LilyBolourian — #KatieSpeakShow Ep71 01/14/2017
In brief: It’s almost here. I hope everyone has had time to process the election of the least qualified man ever to run for POTUS because we’re about to inaugurate him. As I type this, he’s harassing Rep. John Lewis… Read More ›
Dispatches from the Sidewalk — Clinic Defense (NJ) 01/25/14
Trigger warning: sexism, racism, verbal abuse, NSFW, DV, sexual assault in the Vine posts Note: This is what I do now, full-time. I’m completely committed to changing the face of clinic access in this country. If you can, consider supporting… Read More ›
Talk, talk, talk!
If you’re new to my blog and the name didn’t give it away, it turns out writing isn’t the only way I express myself. I’m a talker. Always have been. Never expected people would ask me to do it after… Read More ›
Rave to the Grave
Peace, love, empathy, family. This piece from the dynamic Cynthia Cone will have you vowing to Rave to the Grave for whatever moves you. The personal is political and her story about veterans, her mother and herself proves each of… Read More ›
Open Doors
Come on in… I’m instituting an open door policy. Far too much is need of repair to turn away willing hands. My youthful, ideological mindset – as many predicted – hasn’t been tempered by experience, thus giving way to cynicism… Read More ›
Awaken
I am a protester. I do not fit into your narrow stereotype. I am not a threat to the beat cop. I salute the good intentions of the veterans who believed the lies of their leaders. I ache for the… Read More ›
Naked Justice
Ladies and gentlemen, your local police are now allowed to strip-search you at-will. Sound alarmist? Perhaps a little crazy? Maybe a tad over-stated? Well, as of today, despite the laws of ten states, the policies of federal authorities and bans… Read More ›
Clearing the Grounds
Look away! Nothing to see here! At least there won’t be from this point forward… House Resolution 347, the “Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011,” has a boring, benign title – as insidious legislation typically does. What… Read More ›