The White Social Anxiety Paradox
When you try so hard to not be racist you end up being racist.…
(Cis)gender Dysphoria, Envy, Political Fear, Reclusive Dread
"What are you doing here?" said the doctor. He entered the exam room, strode across, sat in front of the computer station, and loudly began logging in a quickly as he could. "I'll tell you right now, it's not happening. Absolutely not. There&…
Belated Community Roundup 2024/11/5-18
Well, so, I disappeared into a fog of depression and I can't say I've exactly emerged. In addition to the election, my final grandparent passed away which triggered yet another attempt at reconciliation with my biological family which yet again was a total disaster. I also…
What We Still Have Right Now
Let us please have each other…
Political Stability: Why do people vote for dominant parties in dominant party systems?
Americans take everything for granted that we don't realize is on the ballot. People in other nations show us what there is to lose.…
Community Roundup Week of 2024.10.27–11.2
It's been a few weeks of posting roundups and not new posts. Life has been chaotic for me lately. My work schedule and location have changed multiple times. I am autistic and changes to my routine really mess with me so it's been making it hard…
Community Roundup Week of 2024.10.20–26
Transit Map Tuesday Archive — GreaterPRT Recently I tried to find the old Transit Map Tuesdays from the I SEPTA Philly blog in 2020—only to find that the I SEPTA Philly blog has been abolished by SEPTA. It now redirects to the septa.org news page which has imported all…
Community Roundup Week of 2024/10/13–19
When the Torah is Missing — Rabbi Ariana Katz Chesed to the End — Rabbi Ariana Katz I had the pleasure this year of attending the high holidays with Hinenu Baltimore. These devarim from Rabbi Ariana Katz were both very impactful on me and I really think they are worth reading. They…