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Category Archives: Current Events
True Violence and Victim Mentality
So, this share showed up on my facebook this morning. Of course, I was procrastinating writing so I had to think about it. And then I went to work, and I kept thinking about it. And I thought and … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Thoughts
Tagged assault, girls, men, physical abuse, rape, violence against women
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2013 Rainbow List
So the ALA awards have been announced. And there are some really exciting calls on there. But in award season, I wanted to draw special attention to the 2013 Rainbow List of 50 outstanding books for youth about GLBTQ issues. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Current Events
Tagged 2013, ALA, and Transgender Round Table, Bisexual, book lists, gay, GLBT, GLBTQ, Lesbian, LGBT, LGBTQ, queer, rainbow list, Social Responsibilities Round Table
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I was Adam Lanza: a response to “I am Adam Lanza’s Mother”
The Huffington Post article “I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother” left out a crucial set of details. This mother would have us believe that her child is scary and terrifying and that it is just part of who he is. He … Continue reading
Connecticut Shooting and the Cycles of Abuse
I am sick over the news today. We all are, I’m sure. And I have been reading every news site and facebook status update about the shooting that I can find. I’m sure I’m not alone. And everyone needs to … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged abuse, abusive homes, adam landza, cycle, mental illness, parents, school shooting, suicide, trauma
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In Gratitude: Books that Affirm Life
Today was Thanksgiving, and I had a lovely day. This has always been one of my favorite holidays. Each year my Mom and my sister and I would get up at the crack of dawn and would cook together … Continue reading
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming People Among First, Most Affected by War on Terror’s Biometrics Craze
Here’s another article on trans issues. I’ve been thinking a lot about trans issues recently. This article’s from Truthout. Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00By Alissa Bohling, Truthout | Report A Transportation Security Agency officer guides a passenger through a body scanner at BWI … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Guest Posts
Tagged flight, GLBTQ, homeland security, third gender, trans, transgender
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Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2012
I’ve posted several times about how graphic novels can help teens bridge literacy gaps. I’ve also spoken several times on this topic. So anyway, came across the Booklist 2012 top ten GNs for kids, and wanted to pass it along. I … Continue reading
A Mom Becomes A Man, And A Family Sticks Together from NPR
Hey y’all, I promise to have an opinion on something again soon, but I’m wicked busy with work and life right now. For now, this is another feature from my Welcoming Congregation class at the UU church. A Mom Becomes … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged families, Les and Scott GramSmith, LGBTQ, NPR, trans, transitioning, Welcoming Congregation
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A Question about Fairy Tales
It turns out that I am a stop and go blogger. I know I haven’t really posted in a month and here I’m about to post twice in one day, and yet the times when I’ve decided to save the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Organizations, Thoughts
Tagged darkness in YA literature, death, Fairy Tales, Julie Larios, revised, Speak, suicide, the cannon, VCFA
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