Reading is Political

 

This was originally posted on my Instagram but I thought it was important to include it here

Trust me, I would love it if this could be an “agree to disagree” situation but it isn't. This is a matter of basic human rights, literally life or death. I am terrified of who is now in a position of power again in this country. You “can’t handle a woman president” grow up. It is 2024, the world needs to be past this. I REFUSE to go back. It is not something to sit down and take. Stay loud my friends, refuse to be ignored. Reading is polticial. Full stop. Who you support and what you read is political. Banning books is political. So yes, this is incredibly relevant to my platform. The censorship needs to stop. All people deserve to see themselves represented in literature. I am going to feel pure rage and grief. I may not fully be a woman, but the feminine rage is strong. I am scared for women, children, LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC individuals, union workers, teachers, people with disabilities, and so many more marginalized groups that are now in danger. Please know that I love you and will send all of the support I possibly can at this time. We will get through this, please don’t stop fighting. We are allowed to feel all the feelings. We are mourning. It’s okay to not be okay. If you support someone who doesn’t value everyone, please get off my page. I am a safe space and your viewpoint is not. You voted for racism, homophobia, sexism, etc. I do not respect that choice.