And so, after many months, I've come to break my silence. I have nothing profound to say, at least not yet, but I am filled with gratitude at your patience with me. I've said it countless times, but those of you who have been with me since the beginning know that any period of extended …
Pinkwashing the Occupation
What is Pinkwashing? Pinkwashing is a promotional tactic leveraged by organizations, governments and corporations in an attempt to appear gay friendly so as to financially profit. When speaking about Pinkwashing in context with Isreal, we are talking about a marketing campaign the Israeli government employed to transform the country’s global perception away from a colonialist …
Back Stateside!
Hello my friends! Just a quick note to let you know that I have returned stateside and that all is well. I've taken these last few weeks to settle in back home, as well as to figure out what I'll be doing to bring income into my home. For now, I've settled on doing rideshares …
A Vist with Imad Abu Shamsieh
On March 24, 2015, Imad Abu Shamsieh, a Palestinian resident of Tel Rumeida, filmed the execution of 21-year-old Abdel Fattah al-Sharif by Israeli Occupation soldier, Elor Azaria. The video, shared with the media by the human rights group, B’Tselem, provoked outrage from around the world, demanding justice on behalf of the murdered al-Sharif. This past …
A Rosary for Panic Attacks
I was lying on the cool tiled floor of the office, the gentle hum of the computers filling the air around me as I struggled with my first panic attack in nearly two years. It had crept up on me slowly - like they always do - taking most of the morning to finally boil …
