I’ve been doing this blogging thing for a long time now. Fat Gay Vegan has always been my corner of the Internet where I get to talk about food, community, activism, and all the little and big things that bring us together (or sometimes push us apart a bit hahahaha!).
But sometimes, a topic comes along that doesn’t quite sit in the same lane as where this blog motors along. It doesn’t mean it’s less important. Just different. And for that kind of writing, I use a platform called Medium.
Medium is a corner of the web where people publish thoughtful, personal, political, and creative writing. You don’t need to be a professional journalist or an award-winning author as it’s built for anyone who wants to say something that matters. The platform is ad-free and full of independent voices.
Today I wrote a new piece about Thom Yorke, cultural boycotts, and why silence in the face of genocide isn’t neutral. It’s about the role of public figures, the power of cultural protest, and why being uncomfortable is not the same as being oppressed.
It’s not easy reading about vegan donuts. But it’s important. I believe we all need to speak up, especially when we have platforms and/or privilege. And I believe writing is one small way we can push for a more just world.
You can read the post now on Medium.
If you use the link above, you can bypass the paywall and read my article for free. But while you are over there, I hope you’ll create a free account and do a bit of exploring. You’ll probably find lots of other writers on there who are saying things that need to be heard, too.
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