Category Archives: big questions

Whose Land Am I On? And Am I Really a Princess?

Posted on October 12, 2015 by nonsequiteuse

In an essay published several years ago on Crunk Feminist Collective, Eesha Pandit reflected on our country’s official and stubborn celebration Columbus Day, in light of the fact that the explorer’s “discovery” of the Americas caused the genocide of Native … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next: Advice from Simon Rosenberg

Posted on November 9, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

I’ve heard Simon Rosenberg speak twice now, and check in on his blog from time to time. Always weighty and thought-provoking. Trust me that I’m not giving anything away by excerpting the end of his post, which you should read … Continue reading →

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The Woodland Park Settlement

Posted on August 20, 2013 by nonsequiteuse

Back in June, developers razed nearly an acre of Woodland Park to give their new town homes a better view of the grounds leading toward the bayou. The city announced a settlement yesterday, finalized on August 15th, wherein the developers … Continue reading →

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Speculation About Wendy Davis & the 2014 Elections

Posted on August 5, 2013 by nonsequiteuse

Update: Senator Davis, speaking at the National Press Club in D.C. today (8/5/13), stated that she will either run for her senate seat or for governor. She has ruled out lieutenant governor or any other race. According to Matt Angle, “a … Continue reading →

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Changing the Culture of the Texas Legislature

Posted on August 5, 2013 by nonsequiteuse

Olivia Messer wrote a remarkable story for the Texas Observer about sexism in the Texas legislature. Read the whole thing. Direct quotes from her piece: What surprised me was how many women who work in the Capitol—legislators, staffers, lobbyists, other reporters—felt the … Continue reading →

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