I could say a LOT on politics. I could talk about Trump, democracy, hypocrisy, feminism, micro and macro aggressions, rallies, deaths and demonstrations. It isn't as if I'm not active in those realms...so why don't I blog about it?
Because my opinion is not important to this discussion and other people do so much better and yet still aren't heard. The most I feel I should do is make space for those folks - not raise my own voice and speak over them. Does the world right now need to hinge on the political opinions of another privileged white woman? NOPE.
So, I listen, make time, donate, and try to hold a safe space for those who I really do like to listen to. I try to recognize my privilege, ignorance, and racism when it comes. I'm sure a lot of it still sneaks by, but I'm working on it.
The following is a list of places I get my news and look to for thoughtful opinions, not that I always agree with them, there's some stuff here that I don't like, but enjoy reading just to have an idea where folks are coming from.
The Root
Jezebel
Offbeat
Autostraddle
Officer.com
Because my opinion is not important to this discussion and other people do so much better and yet still aren't heard. The most I feel I should do is make space for those folks - not raise my own voice and speak over them. Does the world right now need to hinge on the political opinions of another privileged white woman? NOPE.
So, I listen, make time, donate, and try to hold a safe space for those who I really do like to listen to. I try to recognize my privilege, ignorance, and racism when it comes. I'm sure a lot of it still sneaks by, but I'm working on it.
The following is a list of places I get my news and look to for thoughtful opinions, not that I always agree with them, there's some stuff here that I don't like, but enjoy reading just to have an idea where folks are coming from.
The Root
Jezebel
Offbeat
Autostraddle
Officer.com
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