I’m struggling right now. I was supposed to be putting together a post on my joy in diversity and how much I’ve learned since making a much more intentional choice to include representation from marginalized communities. (I never excluded them, just didn’t make a conscious effort to include them until 3 years ago). But in light of all of the newest bullshit circling around right now, plans have changed.

I know that I am not going to do a very good job of articulating this, because I’m angry and I just truly do not understand the mindset that would support some of the shit that is happening right now. The anti-Trans laws  and anti-LGBTQIA+ laws that are being put into place in so many states. The book banning that is completely out of control. The proposed bill in the House to exclude certain foods like FRESH MEAT from food benefits and exclude people from benefits if the family has more than one car. Who supports something like this?

Seriously, what is wrong with this country that we knowingly elect (or re-elect) sex offenders and traitors? We put people into office who essentially make it illegal to disagree with them or be different. Who incite violence and champion those who commit hate crimes. Who sit in judgement of others and take no responsibility for their own actions.

It’s disgusting and it needs to be stopped. People need to step up and speak out, shine a light on the injustices and inequities. We need to do better, if we don’t, we’re going to lose it all, and no one will be safe. Or free.