When you look with calm, clear eyes at the Western agenda, Iran is indeed a major source of regional instability. Israel committing genocide and bombing five countries is not "instability." Chaos and bloodshed is the desired status quo. Iran controlling our own resources? Incredibly destabilizing.

It is, of course, irrelevant to the West whether the Iranian regime treats its citizens well or poorly. (Arguably, "poorly" is preferable: it makes for a better narrative. But of course, they can always lie.) The West will attack any government that challenges their claim to the world's resources.

LOL, after two months of begging GoFundMe to release Faten's funds, I froze donations and told donors to ask for refunds (which they did) and GoFundMe IMMEDIATELY lifted the freeze and sent me the money (minus $200 in fees of course), on the condition that I email the donors saying it's fine.

PSA: The Islamic Republic is a theocracy (which is to say, a deeply entrenched and complex system), not an autocracy (which is to say, a system ruled by One Dude). Assassinating Khameini isn't the same as assassinating Saddam Hussein or Gaddafi. The regime hasn't changed a bit.

"listen to local voices" invariably means "listen to this one guy i found who agrees with me that bombing them is good for them"

to be blunt you need to develop a theory of mind that doesn't rely upon finding the first brown person who agrees with you.

PSA: The Islamic Republic is a theocracy (which is to say, a deeply entrenched and complex system), not an autocracy (which is to say, a system ruled by One Dude). Assassinating Khameini isn't the same as assassinating Saddam Hussein or Gaddafi. The regime hasn't changed a bit.

In lieu of more rage-posting, I have written an article about Iran and Palestine and the horrors and catharsis of creating under these conditions. I know absolutely nothing about pitching narrative nonfiction. Any thoughts on good (which is to say, non-Zionist-controlled) outlets I might pitch to?

When you look with calm, clear eyes at the Western agenda, Iran is indeed a major source of regional instability. Israel committing genocide and bombing five countries is not "instability." Chaos and bloodshed is the desired status quo. Iran controlling our own resources? Incredibly destabilizing.

For the rest of my life I'll say "When they bombed Iran my two best friends stayed up until 1 AM watching Heated Rivalry with me" and everyone in the vicinity will have immediate visceral flashbacks to 2026

I want to visit my homeland and pick pomegranates from the groves that my family have tended for thousands of years. I want to meet my grandmother, who I was named after. I want kids to go to school without being murdered. A tiny handful of wealthy men have decided this is unacceptable.

in case anyone ever needed confirmation that it's not about building a democratic Iran, it's about collapsing Iran and turning it into a land of rubble that can be bombed every six months

I want to visit my homeland and pick pomegranates from the groves that my family have tended for thousands of years. I want to meet my grandmother, who I was named after. I want kids to go to school without being murdered. A tiny handful of wealthy men have decided this is unacceptable.

If I see one more person who can't hold "Khameini was bad for Iranians" and "the US and Israel are worse for Iranians" in their mind at the same, I SWEAR TO GOD

I keep finding myself wanting to emphasize the extent to which Iran has never once attacked the US, and no one is even pretending that Iran has ever attacked the US. And then I'm angry that I want to emphasize that, because lord knows the US has already committed tremendous violence in Iran.

In lieu of more rage-posting, I have written an article about Iran and Palestine and the horrors and catharsis of creating under these conditions. I know absolutely nothing about pitching narrative nonfiction. Any thoughts on good (which is to say, non-Zionist-controlled) outlets I might pitch to?

Underrated just how much the US and Israel have been desecrating the very idea of diplomatic engagement by doing these obvious bait and switches. This is the third time now that negotiations were used as cover to prepare for a war already decided. The lesson is to never speak to the US.

Do not let anyone gaslight you into forgetting that: - Iran agreed to a nuclear deal ELEVEN GODDAMN YEARS AGO and Trump unilaterally reinstated sanctions anyway - Oman's Foreign Minister publicly declared that Iran agreed to zero enriched uranium stockpiling - the US and Israel are nuclear powers

I never want to hear the phrase "pre-emptive strike" again for the rest of my life.

God. God. God.

It is clear now that the Omani foreign minister's sudden media blitz last night was an attempt to shame the United States by putting into the public record how readily Iran was prepared to reach a deal.

Do not forget the people of Lebanon either, who have been suffering the "preemptive" bombardment of Israel for well over a year and a half and are suffering it intensified tenfold today

Next time a white guy pretends that Buddhism is all love-and-light spirituality that is magically free of normal religion things like "consumerism" and "hypocrisy" I'm just gonna show them the fact that they made an image of their spiritual leader spiritually starving and COVERED IT IN GOLD.

Next time a white guy pretends that Buddhism is all love-and-light spirituality that is magically free of normal religion things like "consumerism" and "hypocrisy" I'm just gonna show them the fact that they made an image of their spiritual leader spiritually starving and COVERED IT IN GOLD.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I just noticed the two books on Palestine in the Vampire Lestat trailer, does this mean they are going to give me Benji Mahmoud my best beloved

Lest we forget: the US now controls Venezuela's oil, which is EXTREMELY low-quality and hard to sell. They essentially tortured the people of Cuba into buying their lousy stolen oil oil. (And bombing Iran will likely close the Strait of Hormuz, further increasing the value of the lousy stolen oil.)

11 million people in Cuba now have no power whatsoever. The US is blocking humanitarian aid. They've been starving the people of Cuba for decades now, but this is a new level of cruelty, and they're not even pretending anymore.

I love many things about this trailer but my absolute favorite is the implication that this entire season only exists because Lestat cannot stand the idea that a random bookseller thinks Armand is hotter than he is

It has now been over two months begging GoFundMe to release the money we raised, and over a month since they've responded to my (many) emails. The family is terrified and I feel so devastated, knowing the money is just sitting there. Please help if you can: chuffed.org/project/help...

On one hand I increasingly doubt that anyone in Congress cares about any of their constituents, on the other hand they're about to vote on war with Iran and if you could FLOOD your representatives with phone calls I would be tremendously appreciative! niacouncil.org/campaign/urg... has a script!

Thinking about the time I referred to the Islamic Republic as neoliberal and got yelled at by tankies and neoliberals alike. Anyway it's a good interview www.counterfire.org/article/iran...

On one hand I increasingly doubt that anyone in Congress cares about any of their constituents, on the other hand they're about to vote on war with Iran and if you could FLOOD your representatives with phone calls I would be tremendously appreciative! niacouncil.org/campaign/urg... has a script!

I forget how much I appreciate the humble grape, my stalwart companion, until I am separated from it. So simple, so satisfying.

Spent the past month in the Caribbean and I have been gobbling up mangoes like peaches, literally just biting through the skin, because they are so soft and so delicious and so unlike anything you get in the states. Also there are so many more varieties of mangoes than you think there are.

Mangosteen, passion fruit, pomegranate Also fresh-picked Pacific Northwest blackberries, but that's so specific it feels like cheating

To be clear: Iran is heavily reliant on nuclear power, mostly because of US sanctions. Tehran had blackouts 50% of days last year. Imagine that. Blackouts every other day, in the 24th largest metropolitan area in the entire world. "End nuclear development" is an impossible ask and everyone knows it.

I enjoyed working on this book so much!

Also I’m sorry but I call bullshit on “we’re gonna go to war with Iran for Israel.” You’re going to war with Iran because your leaders are pissed that we control our own oil fields instead of the US and UK controlling them like they used to—and worse, that we’re trading oil with Russia and China.

I keep finding myself wanting to emphasize the extent to which Iran has never once attacked the US, and no one is even pretending that Iran has ever attacked the US. And then I'm angry that I want to emphasize that, because lord knows the US has already committed tremendous violence in Iran.

Last day in the Caribbean, do you think we bought enough fruit to last until our flights? 😂

I am no longer represented by Seth Fishman. My MS needs another round of edits before I query, but if you love your agent (or if you're an agent who thinks I'm neat!), gimme a poke :) I write weird, queer, highly political ghost stories about families breaking and rebuilding through war and grief.

If you, like me, have Peacock for a limited time so you can watch the Olympics and Paralympics, give yourself the gift of watching We Are Lady Parts as many times as possible before you cancel your subscription. We Are Lady Parts. Just over and over again. Your life will improve.

I am no longer represented by Seth Fishman. My MS needs another round of edits before I query, but if you love your agent (or if you're an agent who thinks I'm neat!), gimme a poke :) I write weird, queer, highly political ghost stories about families breaking and rebuilding through war and grief.

This trip consists of a Korean Jew, a white Christian, and a brown Muslim (that's me!) so today is HILARIOUS. Korean friend: 🔥🔥🔥🐎🐎🐎🥳🥳🥳 White friend: 🥂🥂🥂🍫🍫🍫💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Me: 🧘🏽‍♀️

Also I have finally managed to visit Volcano Arenal in Costa Rica after three full years of wanting to and holy shit this was the prettiest kayak ride ever.

Also I have finally managed to visit Volcano Arenal in Costa Rica after three full years of wanting to and holy shit this was the prettiest kayak ride ever.

Do I know any journalists or news outlets who might be willing to write an article about the months I’ve spent begging GoFundMe to release the funds I’ve raised? I wish this were more common knowledge so no one else finds themselves in this position. (Please boost!)

Two full months of desperately trying to get GoFundMe to release the thousands of dollars we raised, while Hani’s family continues to suffer. At this point they’re just ignoring my emails. If you are Palestinian or love Palestinians, please please please use Chuffed. chuffed.org/project/help...

I had two clients moved within an hour of ICE learning we were looking for them and advising us there was not plan to move them. A family of four moved 36 hours after a court order forbidding them from being moved. 3 other clients moved within a day of court-ordered injunctions. 20/