Writing & Reflections | Dialectical Praxis

Resistance

Two years after October 7, 2023, reflecting on resistance, humanity, and the right to exist—not for states, but for human beings denied their dignity under occupation and empire.

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Radical Love

Jesus practiced a love so radical it unsettled the powerful. Drawing on Paulo Freire's pedagogy, this essay explores what it means to practice radical love as an act of humanization and collective liberation in our divided world.

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Chubs, Chasers, and the Politics of Desire

What happens when desire collides with health, dignity, and mutual care? Exploring the complex power dynamics within the chub-chaser community and the politics of attraction, autonomy, and fat liberation.

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Xiaohongshu

The mass migration of Americans to Xiaohongshu following the TikTok ban reveals complex tensions around cultural exchange, digital colonization, and the unintended consequences of seeking refuge in spaces not our own.

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Embracing Veganism

My journey toward veganism as a commitment to justice, compassion, and collective liberation—rejecting all forms of exploitation and harm against sentient beings.

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Muha wa’ai Pihaa Nasuntamannompeh

A tribute to Bryan Jay Hudson, Jr., a young Shoshone language keeper whose passion for languages, music, and culture touched countless lives and advanced Shoshone language revitalization efforts.

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Land of Opportunity

Examining the racial wealth gap in America and debunking the model minority myth. Income data alone masks the deep disparities created by centuries of discriminatory policies and structural racism.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of Religion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts often neglect religion, but true inclusion requires understanding how faith intersects with power structures. Religion can be a source of both oppression and liberation.

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In Whose Honor?

Indigenous Mascots in 2024: Examining the harmful legacy of Native American imagery in sports and education, from the tomahawk chop to school mascots in Ohio.

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The Right Side of History

Reflections on standing in solidarity with Palestine, navigating accusations of anti-Semitism, and the far-right assault on DEI in higher education.

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