This is a story about distance, that is a story of resistance, as most stories worth telling are. It is both a warning and reminder that words have power to unite or divide, heal or harm. Take for example the distance between Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. Whole lifetimes and generations of meaning exist between these six words. Words that wound, hold histories … [Read more...] about On Distance: Paul Robeson and the Rolling River of Resistance
Care/Carry/Cure an essay from ‘You Care Too Much’
In June of 2016 I supported my love Chris as we dealt with the death of both his parents and a co-worker over a three week period. This essay written the summer of those deaths is my attempt to make sense of grief and the struggle to carry all that I care for. Originally published in the anthology You Care Too Much by with/out pretend, the essay Care/Carry/Cure is now … [Read more...] about Care/Carry/Cure an essay from ‘You Care Too Much’
Letter to Etsy Board of Directors on Behalf of #EtsyStrike
The following letter has been sent via email and registered mail to Etsy Inc.'s Board of Directors. To download a PDF copy that can be sent to the Etsy board please click here or write your own and mail it to: Etsy, Inc 117 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 ATTN: Attention: Board of Directors of Etsy, Inc. Chairman of the Board: Fred Wilson, Chief Executive Officer: Josh … [Read more...] about Letter to Etsy Board of Directors on Behalf of #EtsyStrike
The #EtsyStrike begins today July 16, 2018. Learn Why!
The #EtsyStrike begins today July 16, 2018 when new tiered plans and rate increases go into effect for sellers across Etsy. This action is not in retaliation for seller fee increases but in response to radical values and culture change at Etsy. Those with concerns about these changes are taking action on and offline to inform our communities about the hostile shareholder … [Read more...] about The #EtsyStrike begins today July 16, 2018. Learn Why!
Des préoccupations liées aux changements aux valeurs Etsy mènent à l’appel à une grève Etsy (#GreveEtsy)
POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE 07/2018 Des préoccupations liées aux changements aux valeurs Etsy mènent à l’appel à une grève Etsy (#GreveEtsy) Appel à la grève des consommateurs le 16 juillet 2018 afin de réagir au changement des valeurs au sein d’Etsy. Pour accéder à la déclaration intégrale et au communiqué de presse (en anglais) : … [Read more...] about Des préoccupations liées aux changements aux valeurs Etsy mènent à l’appel à une grève Etsy (#GreveEtsy)