I’d like to share some of my hard-earned lessons that have come from the last 5+ years of managing multiple chronic illnesses and a disability that have since proved incredibly useful during the pandemic.
Tag: activism
A Letter to My Local Government Regarding Covid19
I have written a letter to send to my local government representatives that outlines what I believe should be top priority concerns for our government to address regarding Covid19 on both a state and federal level.
The Story of Yopp the Social Justice Blog and How You Can Be Part of It
Welcome to Yopp the social justice blog! Let me tell you a little bit about what we do here and how you can get involved.
How You Can Help with Australia Bushfire Relief
Skip to the heading “Choosing How to Help” for the list of ways you can get involved in Australia Bushfire Relief. Scroll to the bottom for a list of resources if you or your family are in need of help.
White Privilege at Work in Social Activism
This week’s guest blogger, an accomplished writer and activist, Dennis R. Upkins, is here to tell us all about the manifestations of white privilege within the context of activism.
You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock: Gender-Based Violence and Xenophobia in South Africa
n today’s guest post, Thandiwe Ntshinga gives us a crystal-clear run-down of the activism in South Africa in which they are tackling the severe levels of gender-based violence, sexual assault, and the overlapping issue of xenophobia toward foreign African nationals.
Essay on The Bezine: Using Social Interactions to Create Change
An article of mine was published today on The BeZine, an online magazine that looks at efforts for peace, sustainability and social justice through the lens of art.
How 100,000 Poets Are Fostering Peace, Justice & Sustainability
Today’s guest post by Jamie Dedes is about a world-wide social justice initiative that’s been brought about by thousands of poets all over the world, combining the strengths of activism with poetry to enact change.
Why I Argue with People on the Internet
I argue with people on the internet a lot. It’s a hobby that’s not for the faint of heart and the majority of people I talk to don’t have a clear understanding of why I do it. A lot of them think it’s for shallow reasons, like needing to be right or looking for something to be angry about. “YELLING AT PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING,” a person on the internet yelled at me.