cristian josé lopez (he/him/his)

Yes, fuck Columbus. But let’s not forget who carries on his legacy. Every nation state that currently occupies the Americas…

remember, you are on indigenous land.

that last sentence, “condemn him for what?” is a complete answer.

that said, I am not saying that you should “hate” Diane Keaton. I am saying that you can honor her life & career AND be appreciative of her being her own person AND be upset that she supported an abuser. even some of the most well-known people are very complicated themselves.

moments just after learning the news that Diane Keaton passed away, I learned that she supported Woody Allen after he was found out to have abused some of the people around his circle. I was disappointed and unsurprised. and it reminded me of Claire Dederer’s brilliant book, “Monsters”

I love Portland, Oregon for being their brilliant, weird self. especially at anti-fascist protests and rallies. frogs against fascism!!!

Another reason for hate turned at light hearted protest: they want you on your couch, having your brain being turned into soup while you are comatose watching THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BUMBLEFUCK or HARRY POTTER XXV. They resent a rabbit or a frog going “we make our own entertainment here!”

inside the bus, yesterday, early afternoon.

Alexa, play, “Rich Baby Daddy” by Drake (feat. Sexxy Red, SZA)

that early morning hike was tiring yet so worth it. my calves and back were producing sweat like nobody’s business.

George Stephanopoulos cutting JD Vance off after not answering a question and then going to commercial break is journalism gold.

Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.

The footage of the helicopter crash at Huntington Beach is some wild shit.

Diane Keaton never conformed to whatever expectations were thrown her way nor did she try to change her own beauty as well as her own sense of self. I think that’s why so many of us loved her. In addition to being a great actress, she was also her own best. and she is loved.

rest in peace, Diane 🕊️

revisiting a contemporary masterpiece.

Gift link for those who want it: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

Looking back on my years in American academia and journalism “education” like

a quick reminder that LAPD is the most murderous police department in the country.

I know people are freaked out by the arrival of troops in blue cities but I can tell you that here in LA, the worst abuses that happened this summer didn’t come from them. They were mostly here for show. The big ugliness came from local law enforcement.

His name was Elijah Wilks.

outside an elementary school. where kids go to learn. and they are screaming inside.

I can’t get over how beyond despicable it is to detain street vendors, people that keep our streets vibrant and safer because of their presence. Street vendors are some of the most vulnerable and visible yet we are being told their detainment is to keep us safe. Ridiculous.

I’m genuinely flabbergasted that so many of y’all (you know who you are) are still using Netflix despite their incessant transphobia. the fact that Dave Chapelle (and many others) still does stand-up specials is very telling.

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

It's cool and sexy to read books and hate fascism.

Who 🧊 are targeting towards.

This is why men should take a vow of silence about reproductive freedom. Idiotic ideas, abound.

Tim Cook is an embarrassment of a flaming homosexual.

Tommy Orange Illuminating the richness and complexity of contemporary, urban Native Peoples’ lives.

Tommy Orange got a MacArthur! HELL YEAH!
www.macfound.org/fellows/clas...

ICYMI: Boston hotel workers across multiple hotels have been on strike for nearly 40 days. ✊ They’re demanding fair pay and safe staffing while hotels rake in record profits. When workers walk out, it’s because management leaves ABSOLUTELY NO CHOICE. https://seiu.co/4q6rVPa