Category Archives: News
I Remember
Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I do. I just arrived in my World History class second period – it was my senior year of high school. I was confused as to why the TV was … Continue reading
Posted in community, Crime, Current Events, Events, History, News, Thoughts
Tagged 9/11, anniversary, emotional proximity, terror attack, terrorism, tragedy
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Working, Writing Through Grief: Orlando and The Huffington Post
Last week I woke up, sat at my laptop, and immediately saw my Facebook feed full of sorrow and grief and shock and outrage. I learned what happened in Orlando. And I was shocked, devastated and maybe a little numb. … Continue reading
Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, News, Opinion, Social Justice, Social Media, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged anger, grief, Huffington Post, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, published
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My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando
I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading
Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, gay, LGBT, News, Opinion, Thoughts
Tagged "hate crime", domestic terrorism, grief, Gun Control, gun sense, loss, Mass Shootings, Orlando, Pulse, terror attack
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Pro-Rape: Seriously, We’re Doing This Now?
Okay, so yesterday I was on social media after writing a review, thinking about topics for future blog posts when I came across something I thought must be an exaggerated, inaccurate or “spoof” article because it was just too much. … Continue reading
Posted in community, Current Events, Events, Life, lifestyle, News, Opinion, People, Relationships, Social Justice, Thoughts
Tagged "rape culture", "victim blame", crime, Daryush Valizadeh, hate, hate group, legalize rape, misogyny, objectification, pro-rape, rape, Return of Kings, Roosh, sexism, women
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