An Interview with PEN/Robert J. Dau Prize Winner: Seth Wang
I’m not interested in the trauma plot. But I’m very interested in the way people use trauma and identity as an apologia for shitty behavior–especially my favs, cowardice and… More
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"Fear is not freedom. Fear is not liberty. Fear is control," Grace Linn, 100
Why Are Books Banned? Part of a Broader Effort to Oppress Girls and Nonbinary People @TeenVogue https://www.teenvogue.com/story/book-bans-girls-women
What now in unfree Florida? The DoE apparently getting into the business of threatening punishment to high school principals if they don't cancel student club events with drag queens. B/c "Drag & Donuts " is the real threat to students here... #EdScare
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/drag-donuts-event-at-orlando-high-school-cancelled-following-threats-from-florida-department-of-education-boone-high-school-in-orlando-florida