Military and Patriotism
As our “Art of the Deal” administration worsens this ****-measuring contest with Tehran, conversation inevitably returns to the prospect of military intervention. Whatever the likelihood, it…
The Demisexual Feminist
I learned a new word recently! Hooray! Demisexual. Feel free to Google the term, the top results are safe for work. What one will find is…
Aesthetics and Human Attraction – a Personal Account
I want to discuss what I consider a riskier topic today – attraction. What better way for a socially anxious, aspiring ally to begin than to…
The Social Contract – An Introduction
My identity revolves around an axis of principle, one which says that every person has a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Naturally,…
To Ms. Watson on Her Birthday
I had not yet read much of the books because I missed the bandwagon when they first appeared. By the time I got around to “The…
Sex and Attraction: A Personal Account
This is purely a biographical piece, not a philosophical one. Feel free to engage as with any other, but bear in mind that I am not…
On Racism and Sexism Today
Here’s the thing about racism and sexism – humans do not deal well in nuance. We deal in generalities to make life easier for us. We…
