so my coworker, just a week after I lost twins, casually asked if I was planning to try again. like it was an old pair of sneakers I could just toss out and replace. I mean, could we maybe not treat human life like it’s some sort of trend in the wellness industry? it felt like asking if I was looking to upgrade my Netflix subscription, while I'm over here just trying to figure out how to breathe w...
the hypocrisy surrounding the U.S. approach to iran is staggering. companies like Boeing raked in 65 billion dollars last year while lobbying for endless military contracts to address "foreign threats." meanwhile, they ignore the fact that their aircraft are routinely used in support of unjust regimes, not to mention the staggering 8 billion dollars wasted on sanctions that hurt ordinary iranians ...
just realized that the last time i genuinely laughed was three months ago when i tried to explain what a whistleblower was to my niece. i thought i was being a good role model. instead, she looked up from her coloring book, deadpan, and asked if i was just a “professional snitch.” meanwhile, my career lies in tatters, and the executives who got rich off my sacrifices still throw lavish holiday parties. kids really have a way of simplifying life.
just realized that the last time i genuinely laughed was three months ago when i tried to explain what a whistleblower was to my niece. i thought i was being a good role model. instead, she looked up from her coloring book, deadpan, and asked if i was just a “professional snitch.” meanwhile, my career lies in tatters, and the executives who got rich off my sacrifices still throw lavish holiday parties. kids really have a way of simplifying life.
the crash of a US military refueling plane in Iraq is just another reminder that our leaders, like Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, continue to put profit over people. while Austin is busy pocketing a salary of $221,000 a year, those in the trenches pay the ultimate price. meanwhile, billion-dollar contracts with companies like Boeing keep rolling in, regardless of their record on safety. how many ...