Luigi's Final Pre-Trial State Hearing - 8/11
I woke up early on the morning of August 11th, but not like I used to have to.
Rivers in April
Rivers in April is a diary of my lived experience in navigating being a first generation American. It is an intersection of my passions for writing, finding community, resisting fascism, and speaking up against systemic injustices in America, and beyond.
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I Exercised My First Amendment Rights. Then The Secret Service Showed Up.
The First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
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Lately I've been thinking about three things: legitimacy politics in the era of TikTok, who "gets to" report on things, and why we don't trust the legacy media anymore.
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A recording from Abril Luisa Rios and Vicky Ward Investigates's live video
Compliance Won't Save You: Inside the Court for Luigi's 2/6 State Hearing
Please note: this is not supposed to be an exhaustive account of court proceedings or a legal overview. It is, rather, my own personal experience as a witness to court proceedings.
A Warrantless Search: Inside the Courtroom for Luigi's Federal Suppression Hearing
Please note: this is not supposed to be an exhaustive account of court proceedings or a legal overview. It is, rather, my own personal experience as a witness to court proceedings.
Accepting That I am Unacceptable: A Love Letter to the Girl I've Always Been
An “old soul” then, a “frivolous woman” now. This is my own story about how society trains girls to be palatable and what can be gained by refusing to be so.
Illuminating a Path Forward: Spending December Fourth at Luigi's Suppression Hearing
Note: This is not meant to be an exhaustive account of courtroom proceedings; it is my own account of attending Luigi's pre-trial suppression hearing on 12/4. 12/5 on will be posted subsequently.
Camping, Courtrooms, and the Cost of Bearing Witness: Attending Luigi's Suppression Hearings
Note: This is not meant to be an exhaustive account of courtroom proceedings; it is my own account of attending Luigi's pre-trial suppression hearing on 12/1. 12/4 on will be posted subsequently.
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A recording from Abril Luisa Rios and Vicky Ward Investigates's live video
Chase self actualization, not male validation!
On celibacy, capitalism, and choosing the self.
Healthcare is a human right; so is dissent.
This piece is my own personal experience entwined with political commentary.
The Internet Made Me a Nihilist. Then I Woke Up.
Disclaimer: This writing piece contains political commentary, educational discussion, and opinions protected under fair use and freedom of expression. It does not promote violence or hate.