Well hi gang, it’s been a while since I shared some recent reading with you. The main reason was, in an attempt to help others feel less overwhelmed, I got really overwhelmed. Trying to take in so much news coincided with things going on in my real life and it all got a bit too much. But now things have calmed a little (and I have a great therapist), so I’m bringing recent reading back. I won’t post these too often, but hopefully they’re helpful.
White supremacy, the patriarchy, politics & privilege
Firstly, a quick update on Sudan, who signed a power-sharing deal after the protests and violence of recent months. The deal is intended to bring democratic elections to the country in three years, read more about it on Vox here.
Native Hawaiians are fighting to protect Maunakea from the construction of a new telescope, this piece delves into the protest’s history and gives links to petitions to sign. Please sign them and support the voices of Indigenous people! – Vox
A more recent article is also available here – The Guardian
‘If Trump’s bullying was working, we’d be seeing a Congress made up of more and more white men. We’re not’ – Harper’s Bazaar
More and more Americans are turning against Trump’s views – The Atlantic
How white women’s “investment” in slavery has shaped America today – Vox
Planned Parenthood leaves federal funding program – Vox
Emma Watson launched a legal advice line for people experiencing sexual harassment at work in the UK – Vogue
Anti-feminist websites are the breeding ground for the far-right – Refinery29
The British press needs to stop misgendering people – Gal-Dem
More than five years later the NYPD officer involved in Eric Garner’s death has been fired – Vox
Rolling out stop and search across the UK is a terrible idea – Gal-Dem
As is putting stories in chicken boxes to fight knife crime. I mean… seriously? FUND YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. – Gal-Dem
In the wake of mass shootings, Lady Gaga promises to fund all project needs in 162 classrooms in Gilroy, California; Dayton, Ohio; and El Paso – Vogue
Where every 2020 candidate stands on guns – Vox
“It’s really important for folks to understand that labor trafficking is far more prevalent than sex trafficking” and other reasons why the Epstein case is not the norm for human trafficking – Vox
Hong Kong’s protests have cemented its identity – The Atlantic
Universal basic income, explained – Teen Vogue
I was sceptical of unions, and then I joined one – Vox
Climate
The Amazon is on fire and it’s really, really bad. (read more about how to protect the rainforest here). – Vice
The Bangladeshi Supreme Court has given all rivers in the country legal rights (while this isn’t perfect and comes with its challenges, it is setting a new precedent. Time to support ecocide law to make it easier to enforce) – Vox
Paper straws are also not good for the environment – The Atlantic
In the latest addition of toxic masculinity in overdrive: men aren’t recycling because they think it looks gay – Gal – Dem
Fashion
Check out Vogue’s Forces For Change work here, curated by Meghan Markle – Vogue
Whitney Bauck went inside the denim factory that sustainable brands love – Fashionista
And profiled the ‘knitting monk’ and others using slow fashion as a spiritual practice – Fashionista
Culture
Why is Joe Rogan so popular? – The Atlantic
Teen TV needs more stories about boys of colour, and new show David Makes Man is paving the way – Vox
What Young LGBTQIA People of Color Are Saying About Pose Season 2 – Teen Vogue
Anyone else cry at the trailer for Little Women? – Harper’s Bazaar
If you didn’t, you definitely will thanks to this trailer for A Hidden Life – Vulture
The ‘hot priest summer’ on Tik Tok is my favourite thing right now. I loved reading every word of this! – Vice
Please enjoy this deep dive into the stardom and universal likability of Keanu Reeves. As someone who also wholeheartedly adores him, I LOVED reading this. – Vox
