“La Llorona,” Indigenous History, and Guatemala’s Political Amnesia
With oppression and amnesia as the status quo, “La Llorona” provides a counter-story to the narrative that Indigenous people are powerless.
Politics
Biden Harris are the Picard Burnham of Politics
I’m fantasy casting the US government with my favorite sci-fi heroes and the answer seems super clear: Biden is Picard and Harris is Burnham.
Do Not Forget: Latinx People Stormed the Capitol Too
Wednesday, like most of America, I was glued to the television, watching as whiteness wielded its power and stormed the U.S. capitol. Countless images of white supremacists turned domestic terrorists flooded CNN as I watched them spend their privilege dancing and running, emboldened and entitled by their Commander and Chief. Then as I was watching, […]
AOC Speech Reminds Us Fathers Built a Sexist World, Mothers Have Been Dismantling
After Rep. Ted Yoho’s terrible “apology” (if you can even call it that) for calling her a “fucking bitch,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the House floor and demanded decency, not just for herself but for women everywhere, specifically as a daughter. “Mr. Yoho mentioned that he has a wife and two daughters. I am […]
Dolor y Esperanza: Finding Hope after El Paso
In fear and frustration. Under attack. After El Paso, we find hope as more women of color, trans and nonbinary people rise up.
White Men and the Media: A Love Story
On Friday, Gallup released a report on the favorability ratings of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The article was entitled “Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Better Known, but Image Skews Negative.” After I read the headline, I was disappointed believing that the hype around the new congresswoman was dissipating. Then I actually looked at the numbers. It’s true she is growing unfavorably among three […]
The Joy of Watching Women of Color in Power
Wednesday, many of us watched, as former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, testified before the House Oversight committee. In his opening statement, Cohen called President Trump a “racist, conman, and a cheat.” Unfortunately, watching a white man being called out appropriately is never as satisfying as it should be. Usually, these events tend to […]