to me your words are a message of hope for those who may feel alone, their people, our people, are out there. thank you for your advocacy

i was an indoor kid can you tell

if you’re interested in derby you could always see if your local team trains officials! we train refs at our team and are always looking for new people, no age limit, and no hitting, just whistling 🥰

i also can’t speak in a generalized way about punk but where i live for instance a big DIY punk space has been hosting evenings with disabled people to better understand how they can improve access and inclusivity at their venue!

hello! did you see the statement on access at the roller derby world cup for instance? i think there is an attempt, although it’s still insufficient, to engage with the many barriers to full accessibility that need to be overcome. www.instagram.com/p/DLkZ6KZq4g...

The Salvadoran president: “the only way out is in a coffin.” That's not just a statement about the likelihood of authorities deciding to release a person. It's also, intentionally or not, a statement about the conditions at CECOT. My words on the larger stakes, in the LA Times last month.

wow pirate primsy coldbottle cosplay is something i did not expect to see today and it marked a drastic uptick in my mood

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i think for me the tough bit is that i haven’t been able to become even okay at it; 3 years in i don’t feel i can be on the track without endangering others from my ineptitude, and maybe there’s nothing to be done about that. but i hope you figure out the same for yourself as well 🩷

i hope you have a wonderful experience ⚡️💚 and knowing how to skate already is such a leg up!!

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sometimes driving players in a league get together to give rides to those who don’t have their own vehicles, especially in situations when the venue is out of the city. that mutual aid is often a big part of derby culture!

omg that’s so fun! what sparked your interest in derby?

what am i embarrassed of — i’m not sure. i guess that i didn’t go to art school, that i don’t really understand the materials or the techniques. but probably it’s mostly the same issue of self-acceptance (namely: not having any) that pervades my whole life.