The ‘quality’ arguments surrounding diverse books are bogus red herrings designed to cover up for systematic representational problems.
Stop hiding behind ‘quality’ to avoid conversations about diversity
Category: social justice
Why I’m (still) not a feminist
People are often surprised to learn that I’m not a feminist, though it’s a matter of public record, so here’s a refresher course.
Activism is easy to hypothesise but harder to do, so plan ahead
It’s easy to talk in loose terms about opposing disturbing moves by the government such as starting a registry of Muslims. But what will you actually do if these things become a reality?
Get to know the cookie cutter antichoice legislation headed for your state house
Anti-choice activities are going to increase in the new few years, making it prudent to know your enemy.
On rereading Marion Zimmer Bradley
While rereading classic fantasy texts to explore the subject of gender essentialism in fantasy, I had to take on the Marion Zimmer Bradley problem.
Disabled people are scared of Trump but leaving the country isn’t the answer
Telling disabled people to ‘just leave the country’ is not an appropriate response to their fears about the Trump Administration.
Liberation for some is still justice for none
In coming years, there will be a push to fight for scraps from the master’s table by pushing people down to get ahead. Don’t buy into it. You are better than this.
What are you doing to keep disabled people out of nursing homes?
Coming changes to social services may put disabled people in the position of having to enter nursing homes to get the care they need. This is not acceptable.
On cutting family ties
Family can be a powerful supportive resource, or a source of much pain. It’s okay to cut family members off when they’re hurting you.
You are not responsible for the deeds of your rapist if you don’t report
People who don’t report are often pressured on the grounds that they’re responsible for protecting others. That’s incorrect, and damaging.