Food is not just something we eat to survive. Across faiths, cultures, and generations, food has always been a source of connection, gratitude, and moral responsibility. It is a sacrament—a sacred act that binds families, communities, and even nations together. In times of crisis, the meaning of food becomes
TW: stochastic terrorism, racism, lynchings Whenever news breaks that a Black person has been found hanging—whether from a tree, in a jail cell, or an abandoned building—the official response is almost always the same: “No evidence of foul play.” These words, meant to reassure, instead echo a long
“This is not who we are.” Yeah, actually, it is. We let people starve. We walk past those in need of clothing and shelter. We ask “What did you do to provoke him?” when women are beaten by their partners. We shrug as children practice active-shooter drills between math and
Stop calling it Alligator Alcatraz. Call it what it is. Internment. Concentration. Detention. Slavery. Reprehensible. Immoral. Inhumane. They’re selling merch for this place. MERCH. As if profiting off human suffering is somehow normal now. Let’s be clear: this isn’t just incompetence—it’s cruelty. They managed to
This is a copy of testimony I submitted to the Oregon State Legislature today. To the Honorable Members of the Oregon State Legislature, Imagine a world where every protest, every community gathering, and every private moment could be watched from above—without your knowledge or consent. This is not a
When a legislator recommended Abundance to me, I was intrigued. Then I started seeing it everywhere. A policy colleague referred to it as her "Bible" which made me concerned. While the book raises some urgent points about America’s inability to build enough housing, infrastructure, and clean energy,
Before I was born, James Baldwin, one of America's most insightful and provocative writers, told a group of Berkeley students: "Every white person in this country – I don't care what he says or she says – knows one thing. They may not know what they want,
Content Warning: Spoilers for the movie The Abyss (1989) and strong language. In high school, we watched The Abyss, a film that has woven itself into the fabric of my life. I’d seen it before, and I’ve watched it since; it has been a comfort, a thrill, and
Welcome to Reform Within and Without! Starting a new project in any way that makes me more visible is… not my idea of a good time, but I’ve come to a place where long form writing feels like the best way for me to share my thoughts. Social media