Posts by Kris Nelson
3 Myths That Make Navigating the Radical Left as a Person of Faith Difficult
Straddling the line of two worlds – in this case, radical politics and spiritual beliefs – wouldn’t be so hard if people realized that they can coexist.
Read MoreWhy Success Narratives Are Bullsh*t and You Can Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Financial Problems
Do you believe in the “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” mentality, or is this article more like your reality?
Read MoreWedding Bells and Prison Bars: Why Prison Abolition Is a Queer Rights Issue
The mainstream Gay Rights™ movement has made a lot of important gains – like marriage equality, for instance – but it leaves a lot of folks wondering: Have we forgotten our own history? Check out this article to understand the ways in which the history of queer and trans liberation needs to inform our activism today – and why prison abolition should be a top priority.
Read MoreThe Fault in Our Left: 4 Ways to Tell if Your Politics are Truly Progressive
Progressive. Liberal. Human rights. Social justice. There are many words used to describe one’s drive to better the world. However, many of these political identities are missing some other words that are vital to political discourse if change is truly the goal. Here are few key phrases to keep in mind when reflecting back onto your own politics.
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