These six nonfiction books are my favorites of 2023, the titles I most recommended to friends and Largehearted Boy readers (my personal definition of “favorite”). Black Punk Now edited by Chris L. Terry & James Spooner Black Punk Now is an anthology both captivating and educational as the community behind black punk in all its … Read moreLargehearted Boy’s Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2023
The Lords of the New Church “Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave (Channel 33). The most recent two episodes are also available to subscribers to stream via the Sirius XM app. HOUR 1The Lords … Read morePlaylist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (11/26/23)
Question from audience member #1 So thank you for your fight. I’m Willie Del, [a valley?] doctoral student in political science. I would like to know in which extent imperialism is the concept to fight. And secondly, in the literature, it is very much criticized that indigenous voices that are represented in the international scene are still very … Read moreDefending the Sacred: Indigenous Peoples Against False Solutions and Article 6
The opposite of [feng shui]. A disordered, shitty, crappy home [decorating] technique where furniture/wall hangings and [rugs] are randomly placed.source
Kurt Vonnegut says fiction is an art form unto its own. “All of fiction is a practical joke—making people care, laugh, cry or be nauseated or whatever by something which absolutely not going on at all. “It’s like saying, ‘Hey, your pants are on fire.’ “ “Don’t worry about getting into the profession. Write anyway … Read moreKurt Vonnegut’s Advice for Writers
Every year, across the vast expanses of our planet, a remarkable and often unseen drama unfolds in the animal kingdom. From the tiniest insects to the largest mammals, numerous species embark on epic journeys, traversing thousands of miles in search of food, mating grounds, or warmer climates. These migrations are feats of endurance and navigation … Read more10 Extraordinary Animal Migration Journeys
Acker, J. (1990), “Hierarchies, jobs, bodies: a theory of gendered organizations”, Gender and Society, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 139–158. Ahonen, P., Blomberg, A., Doerr, K., Einola, K., Elkina, A., Gao, G., Hambleton, J., Helin, J., Huopalainen, A., Johannsen, B.F., Johansson, J., Jääskeläinen, P., Kaasila-Pakanen, A.L., Kivinen, N., Mandalaki, E., Meriläinen, S., Pullen, A., Salmela, T., Satama, S., … Read moreCreating good knowledge together: heartful-communal storytelling at the intersection of caregiving and academia
“I think of my paintings as alarm clocks,” says artist Isabella Kirkland. “They’re reminders of what’s at stake; the only problem is we keep pushing the snooze button.” Investigating humanity’s relationship to nature, she shares work that takes a creative stand against ecological despair — and quietly urges climate action through permanent images of vanishing … Read moreThe beauty of wildlife — and an artistic call to protect it | Isabella Kirkland
When a natural disaster happens, the most common response is to rescue survivors, determine the damage, and then try to rebuild. Those directly affected often feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and scared. Those far away watch helplessly as terrible scenes unfold on their TV screens and across social media platforms. But then there are the conspiracists. People … Read more10 Wild Conspiracy Theories about Natural Phenomena
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day #IndigenousPeoplesDay poster by Native artist Jackie Fawn showcasing young Indigenous organizers. S/O to Remy, Naelyn, MC Rhetorik, Van and all the amazing Indigenous organizers and community members putting in much work for the struggle! Create. Organize. Celebrate. Build. source