by Jes | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
Pandemics are an acute crisis. They put a highlighter on the racial and economic inequities that are chronic, ongoing crises. During this time, Johns Hopkins is keeping a tally of the confirmed cases and deaths from Covid-19. There are terrifying estimates but there...
by Jes | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog, Movement Moments, Stories
As has happened many times now, I read the news this weekend of the latest mass shootings. It’s of course not how anyone should be starting their days, nor ending their days. I feel moved to share some reflections as a white, working class, queer femme who grew up in...
by Jes | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Stories, Wealth Redistribution in Action
What is a “meaningful gift,” what is an antidote to shame, and why support sex worker organizing in this time? To answer these questions (and spark others), I want to write about sex work, about sex workers getting a seat at the table, and about funding sex worker...
by Jes | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog, Movement Moments, Navigating Family, Stories
Some kids have to grow into their ears; I had to grow into my fingers. They were long enough to catch the eye and spark commentary. People would say I had piano fingers and as a young person I took pride in that. Any indication of potential specialness was of great...
by Jes | May 31, 2017 | Blog, Stories
Jes with two of her housemates, Delilah the dog and Rosalina the cat. I am a bit of a gambler. Had you asked me at any point what are the odds that you’ll work for an organization that organizes rich people, I would have bet against it. The odds were incredibly low....