PinnedFawn Or Fight: The Debate Community’s Disdain For #MeToo Is Worse Than You’ve Heard.Last week, the Huffington Post ran an expose about the prevalence of sexual misconduct in competitive debate, with a specific emphasis on…Oct 8, 20201Oct 8, 20201
A prominent trauma surgeon once said amputations would “never” happen without anesthesia.I am a partial amputee and survivor of a surgical disaster that “keeps orthopedic surgeons up at night.” My bones are aching as I watch…Apr 2Apr 2
Reflecting On 9/11 In A World Of January 6thWhen January 6th, 2021 happened, I lived in downtown Sacramento in one of the only residential buildings amidst the spatter of state…Sep 12, 2021Sep 12, 2021
What It Was Like To Unexpectedly Get Open Heart Surgery At 21In late May 2018, about two weeks after my 21st birthday, I got news that changed my life: I urgently needed open heart surgery. On July…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
We Care About You, Now Be A Good Girl And Shut Up: On Resigning From The CDP’s Sexual Misconduct…I gave notice today that I’ve resigned from my position as one of the Co-Chairs of the California Democratic Party’s A Way Forward working…Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
A note about the charges against CDP Vice Chair Rooker and Controller Weitzman.Now that CDP Vice Chair Alex Rooker and Controller Dan Weitzman have been given notice by the CDP to resign or attend a hearing for the…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
A few simple questions the California Democratic Party Chair should be able to answer.My first week of work at the California Democratic Party was during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. In between creating graphics…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Broken Promises: Why We Need A Review Of The #MeToo Report The California Democratic Party Is…I really didn’t intend to write more on this topic, but I can’t sit by silently while the California Democratic Party makes a potentially…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Save Our Survivors: New CDP Allegations Deserve Immediate ActionI wouldn’t usually be so open about the fact that a majority of this piece was drafted in the middle of the night — or, rather, early this…Apr 12, 2019Apr 12, 2019
I’m calling on all CDP Chair candidates to take the #SurvivorsPledge.Two weeks ago, I published an essay discussing bombshell allegations against the California Democratic Party’s handling of a sexual…Apr 8, 20191Apr 8, 20191
